Barrigada, Guam

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Barrigada
Barigåda
Village
Location of Barrigada within the Territory of Guam.
Location of Barrigada within the Territory of Guam.
Country United States
Territory Guam
Government
 • MayorJune U. Blas (D)
 • Vice mayorJessie P. Bautista (D)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total7,956
Time zoneUTC+10 (ChST)
ZIP Code
96921
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19605,430—
19706,35617.1%
19807,75622.0%
19908,84614.1%
20008,652−2.2%
20108,8752.6%
20207,956−10.4%
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

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From 2 to 4 August 1944, the United States Marine Corps engaged troops from the Empire of Japan at present-day Barrigada Heights during the battle of Guam, a year before the end of the Second World War. When the Japanese line collapsed, American forces pursued them to the north, winning the battle.[4] In recent years, the three main highways in Barrigada have been renamed in honor of the U.S. Military. Route 8 is designated Purple Heart Memorial Highway;[5] Route 10 is designated Vietnam Veterans Highway;[6] and Route 16 is designated Army Drive.[7]

Tiyan (Former NAS Agana)

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North of Routes 8 and 16 is the former Naval Air Station Agana, most of which lies within the boundary of Barrigada.[8] When NAS Agana (now Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport; (IATA: GUM, ICAO: PGUM)) was closed in the mid-1990s, the land and buildings were handed over to the Government of Guam, which utilized many former base buildings as government offices; some agencies, such as the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, have since moved elsewhere. Most of the original NAS housing facilities have been demolished to make room for airport-related commercial buildings. The original Chamorro-language toponym for the area, Tiyan (/ˈtiːdʒən/, "belly"), has been restored and is in common use.

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 Tamuning and Tumon, Guam's economic center.

Demographics

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The U.S. Census Bureau includes the municipality in the Barrigada,[9] and Barrigada Heights census-designated places.[10]

Infrastructure and government

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Government of Guam

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The Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport main passenger terminal, which houses the offices of the Guam International Airport Authority

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

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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 Federal Aviation Administration operates the Guam Air Route Traffic Control Center at 1775, Admiral Sherman Boulevard in Tiyan. The Guam ARTCC serves as the TRACON and en route control for the airspace within radar range of Guam.

The National Weather Service operates a Weather Forecast Office at 3232, Hueneme Road in Tiyan. This office provides services to Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S.-affiliated Federated States of Micronesia.

Radio Barrigada, a military communications facility with properties operated by Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base is located mostly in Barrigada.

Economy

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Fly Guam and Freedom Air have their headquarters in Building 17–80 in Tiyan, Barrigada.[18][19]

Education

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Luis P. Untalan Middle School

Primary and secondary schools

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Guam Public School System serves the island. Two K-5 elementary schools (Baltazar Pangelinan Carbullido Elementary School, Pedro C. Lujan Elementary School) and Luis P. Untalan Middle School are in Barrigada. Tiyan High School is in Barrigada.[20] The school opened in August 2014.[21] Historically George Washington High School in Mangilao has served the village.[22]

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

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Guam Public Library System operates the Barrigada Library at 177 San Rogue Drive.[24]

Government

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Mayor of Barrigada
Name Party Term begin Term end
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
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  • Guam Police Department Building
    Guam Police Department Building

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Population of Guam: 2010 and 2020, U.S. Census Bureau.
  2. ^ "Get to know Guam: Barrigada, Belly of the island". Stripes Guam. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
  3. ^ "Antonio B Won Pat International Airport Authority - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
  4. ^ "Guam in World War II (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Post, Dontana Keraskes | The Guam Daily (25 May 2019). "Tribute to Guam's fallen service members". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
  8. ^ "Naval Air Station, Agana".
  9. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Barrigada CDP, GU" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  10. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Barrigada Heights CDP, GU" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  11. ^ "Terminal Layout Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine." Guam International Airport Authority. Retrieved on October 6, 2010.
  12. ^ "CBC66010_009.pdf." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on October 6, 2010.
  13. ^ "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"
  14. ^ "Contact Us." Guam Police Department. Retrieved on October 12, 2010. "Location Address: Guam Police Department Building 233 Central Avenue Tiyan, Guam 96912."
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "Post Office Location - BARRIGADA." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 4, 2008.
  17. ^ Guampedia:Barrigada Archived December 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  18. ^ "Airline." Yellow Pages Inc. 13 of 354. Retrieved on October 12, 2010. "Bldg 17-80 Adm. Sherman BlvdTiyan, GU 96913"
  19. ^ "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"
  20. ^ "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"
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ "Guam's Public High Schools" (). Guam Public School System. Accessed September 8, 2008.
  23. ^ "DoDEA Guam School Boundaries and Bus Transportation Zones". Military Morale, Welfare and Recreation Guam. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
  24. ^ "Archived copy". gpls.guam.gov. Archived from the original on 15 January 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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