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Nov 19 - Nov Popular places to visit in Yigo. Tumon Beach 4. Two Lovers Point 4. Gab Gab Beach 4. Inarajan Pool 4. Plaza de Espana 4. However, towards the end of the war, Yigo became the site of a major battle as American forces pursued the Japanese up the center of the island. The final major battle occurred at Yigo on 7 and 8 August , destroying the church and many village homes. The end of the war brought many changes to Yigo.

Additionally, some of the many non-CHamorus who came to Guam as part of the Civil Service and military decided to make Yigo their permanent home.

While some villagers continued to farm, the village began to reorient its economy to the presence of Andersen Air Force Base. Since the s, Yigo has continued to grow, mostly through the construction of public and private housing subdivisions. By Michael R. Clement, Jr. Guam Public Schools There are five public schools located in the northernmost village, including Simon A.

Sanchez High School, F. Perez, Upi and Machanaonao elementary schools. They are part of the U. As Americans worked their way up the center of the island in early August, , the Japanese fortified their positions around Mt.

Santa Rosa. They finally made it through the Japanese roadblocks and secured the summit of Mt. Santa Rosa on August 8. The memorial is just off Route 15 Back road to Andersen and Chalan Lolan, not far from the back gate. Although the island was basically secure, General Obata, Commander of the Japanese forces was still holed up in his command post.

It was stormed by American troops on August 12, Rather than surrender, General Obata committed suicide in his bunker. Santa Rosa This is the highest point in northern Guam.