Tamuning, Guam

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Tamuning is a city located on the western shore of the island of Guam. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 18,012.

The Village of Tamuning can be viewed as Guam's economic center containing Tumon (the center of Guam's tourist industry), Harmon Industrial Park, and commercial districts in other parts of the city. The city's central location along Marine Corps Drive (the islands largest road) has aided in its development.

Tamuning is the site of the passenger terminal of Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport, which serves the entire island. Fort Juan Muña, in Harmon, is a facility for the Guam Army National Guard

[edit] Education

Guam Public School System serves the island.

Elementary schools:

  • Chief Brodie Memorial Elementary School
  • Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School
  • Tamuning Elementary School

John F. Kennedy High School is in Tamuning.

[edit] Diplomacy

Four countries maintain consular staff in Tamuning.

[edit] See also

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