Yigo, Guam

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Yigo
Location of Yigo, Guam within the Terrority of Guam.
Location of Yigo, Guam within the Terrority of Guam.
Country United States
Territory Guam
Government
 - Mayor Robert S. Lizama
Area
 - Total 35 sq mi (90.6 km²)
Population (2000)
 - Total 19,474
Time zone ChST (UTC+10)

Yigo (pronounced dzi-go) (Chamorro: Yigu) is the northern most village of the American Island of Guam and is the site of Andersen Air Force Base. The municipality of Yigo is larger than any other on the island.

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. Yigo's South Pacific Memorial Park is dedicated to the many Japanese soldiers who died in the battle.

Historic Marker at South Pacific Memorial Park, Yigo
Historic Marker at South Pacific Memorial Park, Yigo

Guam Public School System serves the island.

Yigo has several Kindergarten through 5th grade elementary schools:

  • Daniel L. Perez Elementary School (formerly Yigo Elementary School)
  • Machananao Elementary School
  • Upi Elementary School

F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School and Simon Sanchez High School are in Yigo.

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Coordinates: 13°32′04″N, 144°53′08″E

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