Yigo, Guam

Yigo
Yigu
Village


Location of Yigo within the Terrority of Guam.
Country United States
Territory Guam
Government
 • Mayor Rudy M. Matanane (R)
 • Vice Mayor Anthony "Tony" P. Sanchez (R)
Area
 • Total 35 sq mi (90 km2)
Population (2010)[1]
 • Total 20,539
Time zone ChST (UTC+10)
Hideyoshi Obata historic marker at South Pacific Memorial Park, Yigo

Yigo (Chamorro: Yigu; pronounced /ˈdʒiːɡoʊ/) is the northernmost village of the United States territory of Guam, and is the location of Andersen Air Force Base. The municipality of Yigo is larger than any other village on the island in terms of area.

Yigo is historically one of Guam's richest farming areas. During World War II, the village was the site of a concentration camp during Japanese occupation of the island. It was also the site of the island's final battle during the war. The South Pacific Memorial Peace Park was built by the Japanese Government and is dedicated to the many Japanese and American soldiers who died in the battle of Guam.

Education

Yigo has several kindergarten through 5th grade elementary schools:

Simon Sanchez became a high school in 1992. The first graduating class graduated in May 1993.

Mayor of Yigo

Mayor

Vice Mayor

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19607,682—
197011,54250.2%
198010,359−10.2%
199014,21337.2%
200019,47437.0%
201020,5395.5%
Source:[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 2010 Guam Statistical Yearbook PDF (4.3 MB), (rev. 2011)
  2. ↑ "Guam's Public High Schools." Guam Public School System. Accessed September 8, 2008.

Further reading

External links

Coordinates: 13°32′04″N 144°53′08″E / 13.53444°N 144.88556°E / 13.53444; 144.88556


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