Barrigada, Guam
Barrigada Barigåda | |
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ChST) | |
ZIP Code | 96921 |
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1960 | 5,430 | — | |
1970 | 6,356 | 17.1% | |
1980 | 7,756 | 22.0% | |
1990 | 8,846 | 14.1% | |
2000 | 8,652 | −2.2% | |
2010 | 8,875 | 2.6% | |
2020 | 7,956 | −10.4% | |
Source:[1] |
Barrigada (Chamorro: Barigåda) is a village in the United States territory of Guam.[2] A largely residential municipality, its main village is located south of the Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport near the intersections of Routes 8, 10, and 16.[3] The community east of the airport known as Barrigada Heights is considered an affluent neighborhood on the island, where homes have excellent views overlooking much of Guam including the island's airport and hotels along Tumon Bay. Another significant location is Mount Barrigada, nearly 200 meters above sea level. Its location in the center of the island means it houses most of the island's radio masts and towers; the position and height make it easier for radio signals to reach the entire island.
History
From 2 to 4 August 1944, the
Tiyan (Former NAS Agana)
North of Routes 8 and 16 is the former
The closing of NAS Agana resulted in the opening of Central Avenue and Sunset Boulevard on the north side of the runways to the general public. This busy, but yet unnumbered highway offers a shortcut from Barrigada to
Demographics
The
Infrastructure and government
Government of Guam
The offices of the A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority (GIAA; Chamorro: Aturidat Puetton Batkon Airen Guahan Entenasionat) is located in the main passenger terminal,[11] on the airport property and in Barrigada.[12]
The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has its administrative headquarters and its operation building in Tiyan,[13] as does the Guam Police Department.[14]
U.S. federal government
The Federal government of the United States owns portions of the land in Barrigada; the Government of Guam stated that it was one of several villages that are "characterized primarily by the large proportion of land owned by the federal government".[15]
The United States Postal Service operates the Barrigada Post Office,[16] which is Guam's main post office and commonly known as "Guam Main Facility" (GMF).[17]
The
The
Radio Barrigada, a military communications facility with properties operated by Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base is located mostly in Barrigada.
Economy
Fly Guam and Freedom Air have their headquarters in Building 17-80 in Tiyan, Barrigada.[18][19]
Education
Primary and secondary schools
In regards to the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), Barrigada is in the school transportation zone for Andersen Elementary and Andersen Middle School, while Guam High School is the island's sole DoDEA high school.[23]
The Protestant Harvest Christian Academy is located in Barrigada.
Public libraries
Guam Public Library System operates the Barrigada Library at 177 San Rogue Drive.[24]
Government
Mayor of Barrigada | |||
Name | Party | Term begin | Term end |
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Pedro T. Rosario | Republican | January 1, 1973 | January 3, 1977 |
Raymond S. Laguana | Democratic | January 3, 1977 | January 1, 2001 |
Peter S. Aguon | Republican | January 1, 2001 | January 3, 2005 |
Jessie B. Palican | Democratic | January 3, 2005 | January 7, 2013 |
June U. Blas | January 7, 2013 | present |
Vice-Mayor of Barrigada | |||
Name | Party | Term begin | Term end |
---|---|---|---|
Raymond S. Laguana | Democratic | January 1, 1973 | January 3, 1977 |
Bernardo L.G. Mafnas | Republican | January 3, 1977 | January 5, 1981 |
Jose F. Mendiola | Democratic | January 5, 1981 | January 7, 1985 |
Jessie B. Palican | January 7, 1985 | January 6, 1997 | |
Vicente Leon Guerrero | Republican | January 6, 1997 | January 1, 2001 |
June U. Blas | Democratic | January 1, 2001 | January 7, 2013 |
Jessie P. Bautista | January 7, 2013 | present |
Gallery
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Guam Police Department Building
See also
- Villages of Guam
- Barrigada LORAN-C transmitter
References
- ^ a b Population of Guam: 2010 and 2020, U.S. Census Bureau.
- ^ "Get to know Guam: Barrigada, Belly of the island". Stripes Guam. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Antonio B Won Pat International Airport Authority - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Guam in World War II (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ Aguon, F B. "MINA BENTE OCHO NA LIHESLATURAN GUAHAN 2005 (FIRST) REGULAR SESSION" (PDF). www.guamlegislature.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-10-29.
- ^ Guitierrez, Carl. "Certification of Passage of an Act to I Maga'lahen Guahan" (PDF). www.guamlegislature.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-10-30.
- ^ Post, Dontana Keraskes | The Guam Daily. "Tribute to Guam's fallen service members". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Naval Air Station, Agana".
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ "Terminal Layout Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine." Guam International Airport Authority. Retrieved on October 6, 2010.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on October 6, 2010.
- ^ "Hafa Adai! Archived 2010-09-20 at the Wayback Machine" Guam Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved on October 21, 2010. "Administration Building: 17-3304 Mariner Avenue, Tiyan, Guam 96913 Operations Building: 15-6101 Mariner Avenue, Tiyan, Guam 96913"
- ^ "Contact Us." Guam Police Department. Retrieved on October 12, 2010. "Location Address: Guam Police Department Building 233 Central Avenue Tiyan, Guam 96912."
- ^ "North and Central Guam Land Use Plan" (PDF). Government of Guam Bureau of Statistics and Plans. September 2009. pp. 2–8 (PDF p. 24/64). Retrieved 2023-07-04.
- ^ "Post Office Location - BARRIGADA." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 4, 2008.
- ^ Guampedia:Barrigada Archived December 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Airline." Yellow Pages Inc. 13 of 354. Retrieved on October 12, 2010. "Bldg 17-80 Adm. Sherman BlvdTiyan, GU 96913"
- ^ "Membership List." (Archive) Guam Visitors Bureau. 4. Retrieved on January 14, 2012. "Fly Micronesia LLC Jeffrey Stern CEO, Adm. Sherman Blvd., Bldg. 17-80 Tiyan, GU 96913"
- ^ "HOME OF THE TITANS! > Contact us at ths<>@<>gdoe<>.<>net" (Archive). Tiyan High School. Retrieved on February 14, 2015. "Administration Building (I-Bldg) 13-15 Mariner Ave. Barrigada,. Gu. 96929"
- ^ Paine, Malorie. "Guam school breaks ground on new gym." Associated Press at The Washington Times. January 25, 2015. p. 1 (Archive). Retrieved on February 14, 2015. See also at (Archive) Fox News.
- ^ "Guam's Public High Schools" (). Guam Public School System. Accessed September 8, 2008.
- ^ "DoDEA Guam School Boundaries and Bus Transportation Zones". Military Morale, Welfare and Recreation Guam. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ "Archived copy". gpls.guam.gov. Archived from the original on 15 January 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
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