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 20 sqmi 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

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. 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. 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

Government