Yigo, Guam
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Yigo is the northern most village of the American Island of Guam and is the site of Andersen Air Force Base. At 35 square miles, the municipality of Yigo is larger than any other on the island. Yigo’s population based on the 2000 census is 14,213.
Yigo is historically one of Guam's richest farming areas. In World War II, the village was the site of a concentration camp during Japanes occupation of the island. It was also the site of the final battle during the war. Yigo's South Pacific Memorial Park is dedicated to the many Japanese soldiers who died in the battle.
See Also
References and External Links
- Rogers, Robert F (1995). Destiny's Landfall: A History of Guam: University of Hawai'i Press. ISBN 0-8248-1678-1
