Talofofo, Guam

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Talofofo
Location of Talofofo, Guam within the Terrority of Guam.
Location of Talofofo, Guam within the Terrority of Guam.
Country United States
Territory Guam
Government
 - Mayor Unknown
Population (2000)
 - Total 3,215
Time zone ChST (UTC+10)

Talofofo is a village located in the southern part of the American island of Guam on the east coast. The village center is located in the hills above the coast, while the smaller coastal community below the cliff is known as Ipan.

The village contains two golf courses. Other tourist attractions include Jeff's Pirate's Cove Restaurant and Museum, Talofofo Caves, Park, and Ipan Beach Resort and the Talofofo River boat cruise to an ancient Chamorro village. Japanese holdout from World War II Shoichi Yokoi was captured by Jesus Duenas and Manuel DeGracia near Talofofo on January 24, 1972[1]

Several schools are located in the village including Talofofo Elementary School and Notre Dame High School.

The village is located south of the village of Yona and north of Inarajan.


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Coordinates: 13°21′06″N, 144°45′11″E

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