Yona, Guam

Yona (;) is a village on the east coast of Guam.

History

The village 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 the Manenggon area 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, with one of the island's most popular golf courses, is located in the Manenggon Hills. The Leo Palace Resort is also used for association football.

Geography

The municipality of Yona has an area of 20 mi² (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

• Sigua Falls
• Tarzan Falls
• Taga'Chang Beach Park
• Windward Hills Golf Course
• Country Club of the Pacific Golf Course
• Manengon Hills Golf Course

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.<ref...
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