Yona, Guam

Yona ( ) is a village in the United States territory of 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 LeoPalace Resort is located in the Manenggon Hills. The LeoPalace Resort is also used for association football.

Geography The village of Yona has an area of 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.

The U.S. Census Bureau recognizes two census-designated places in the municipality: Yona, and Windward Hills.

Sites of interest

Sigua Falls Tarzan Falls Taga'chang Beach Park Windward Hills Golf Course Country Club of the Pacific Golf Course LeoPalace Resort Country Club

Education

Primary and secondary schools

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."Guam's Public High Schools ." Guam Public School System. Accessed September 8, 2008.

In regards to the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), Yona is in the school transportation zone for McCool Elementary and McCool Middle School, while Guam High School is the island's sole DoDEA high school.

Private schools Guam Adventist Academy is located in Yona."Visit Our Campus ." Guam Adventist Academy. Retrieved on October 10, 2010. St.Francis Catholic School is located in Yona.

Public libraries Guam Public Library System operates the Yona Library at 265 Sister Mary Eucharita Drive.

Notable people Frank B. Aguon Jr. - Politician. Senator Pedo Terlaje - Politician. Senator Therese M. Terlaje - Politician. Senator and Speaker.

Government Commissioner of Yona Name Term begin Term end Jose B. Sudo 1952 January 1, 1973

Mayor of Yona Name Party Term begin Term end Vicente C. Bernardo Republican January 1, 1973 January 1, 2001 Jose T. "Pedo" Terlaje Democratic January 1, 2001 January 7, 2013 Ken Joe Ada Republican January 7, 2013 January 2, 2017 Jesse M. Blas Democratic January 2, 2017 January 30, 2020 colspan=4 William "Bill" A. Quenga Democratic June 12, 2020 January 4, 2025 Brian "BJ" Terlaje January 4, 2025 present

Yona, Guam

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