Hagåtña (pronounced huh-GAHT-nya) is the capital of Guam. It is the island's second smallest village in both area and population. Hagåtña is the seat of local government and one of the island's major commercial districts. It has a population of only 1,100, but the surrounding metropolitan area is much larger.
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Formerly known as Agana in English, Hagåtña (also spelled as Hagatna on various publications) is now known by its original name in the native Chamorro language, which was restored in 1998. It is speculated that Hagåtña roughly translates as "related to Agat" or "more/better Agat," Agat being a southern Guamanian village where the founders of Hagåtña are thought to have migrated from. From the 18th through mid-20th century, it was Guam's population center; but following heavy bombardment during World War II, much of the village was destroyed and a majority of Hagåtna's population permanently relocated to neighboring villages.
1 Fort Santa Agueda, Fort Ct (off Hwy 7). Ruins of a Spanish fort, built around 1800, and used as a signal station until 1933. During World War II, when Guam was occupied by the Japanese military, it was converted to a gun emplacement. There is a great view of Guam from here. (updated Feb 2021) 2 Pacific War Museum, 6th St, ☏ +1 671-477-8355. (updated Nov 2021) 3 Guam Museum, 193 Chalan Santo Papa Juan Pablo Dos, ☏ +1 671-727-2935, info@guammuseumfoundation.org. Exhibits on the history of Guam, plus a cafe and gift shop. $3 per person. (updated Jul 2023) 4 Fish Eye Underwater Observatory, 818 N Marine Corps Drive Piti, ☏ +1 671 475 7777. Daily 9AM-5PM.
1 MainStreet Delicatessen & Bakery, Herman Cortez Ave (between Aspinall Ave and Padre Polomo), ☏ +1 671 479 3354. Mon-Fri 6AM-2PM, closed Sat Sun. Donuts, baked goods, and sandwiches. (updated Feb 2021)
1 Carabao Brewing, 140 Aspinall Ave, ☏ +1 671 969 2337. Tue-Sat 11:30AM-10PM, Sun noon-6PM, closed Mon. Brewery. Also serves food. (updated Feb 2021) 2 Hava Java Café, 148 Aspinall Ave, ☏ +1 671 477 0600. Mon-Thu Sat 6:30AM-4PM, Fri 6:30AM-5PM, closed Sun. Coffee shop. Also serves sandwiches. (updated Feb 2021)
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In Nov, Hagatna typically sees ~32°C daytime highs and 23 rainy days.
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