Country United States Time zone ChST (UTC+10) Population 6,480 (2010) | Territory Guam Area 51.8 km² Local time Sunday 5:17 PM | |
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Weather 28°C, Wind E at 23 km/h, 74% Humidity Points of interest Leo Palace Resort, Pago Bay Overlook, Tarzan Falls, Taga'chang Beach | ||
Yona (Chamorro: Yoña [d͡zoˈɲa]) is a village in the United States territory of Guam.
Contents
- Map of Yona Guam
- History
- Geography
- Sites of interest
- Public schools
- Private schools
- Public libraries
- Notable residents
- Mayor of Yona
- References
Map of Yona, Guam
History
Yona was historically a farming community but today is mostly residential. During World War II, the Japanese forced the indigenous Chamorros to march from camps in northern Guam to prison camps in Yona shortly before the Americans liberated the island. Japanese tanks in the area near the Segua River serve as reminders of the war.
Today, the Leo Palace Resort is located in the Manenggon Hills. The Leo Palace Resort is also used for association football.
Geography
The village of Yona has an area of 20 square miles (52 km2) and is located on the eastern side of Guam between Pago River and Togcha River. The village center is located above the cliffs between Pago Bay and Ylig Bay. Residential areas of Baza Gardens and Windward Hills are located to the south.
Sites of interest
Public schools
Guam Public School System serves the island.
Manuel U. Lujan Elementary School in Yona and Inarajan Middle School in Inarajan serve Yona.
Southern High School in Santa Rita serves the village.
Private schools
Guam Adventist Academy is located in Yona. St.Francis Catholic School is located in Yona.
Public libraries
Guam Public Library System operates the Yona Library at 265 Sister Mary Eucharita Drive.