Agana, Guam Island

You are looking at Agana in Guam Island. The city has a population of 1100 residents. It is located on 144.75 degrees longitude, and 13.47 latitude.

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Agana is the capital of Guahan (Guam), Mariana Islands. It has a long history dating back to before the Spanish Colonial period of the Mariana Islands. It was originally called Hagatna by the indigenous populace, the Chamorus (Chamorros). It was changed to Agana by the Spanish after the Spanish invasions during the 17th century to make it easier for the Spanish to pronounce. During the 20th century it was changed back to its original Chamoru (Chamorro) spelling and pronunciation, Hagatna.

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There are architectural remains, called latte, that are from the prehistoric era of the Chamoru (Chamorro). These are the pillar foundations of ancient Chamoru (Chamorro) houses. Such latte sites dot the island of Guahan (Guam) and the rest of the Mariana Islands. There are also architectural remains from the Spanish Colonial period. These range from bridges to the Spanish governor's palace and can also be found in other villages and cities on Guahan (Guam).

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how much is the fish in guam?
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