Guam Highway 15
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Guam Highway 15 is one of the primary automobile highways in the United States
territory of Guam
.
in Chalan Pago-Ordot
, GH-15 proceeds eastward into Mangilao
, where it intersects GH-10
. GH-15 continues east until it approaches the east coast. From there, GH-15 generally follows the coastline. Towards the northern edge of Mangilao, GH-15 meets the southern end of GH-26, heading north towards Dededo
. GH-15 eventually crosses into Yigo
and starts moving gradually inland. Shortly after passing GH-15's most notable attraction, the Guam International Raceway, GH-15 makes its final major junction, with GH-29, a connector to GH-1
and the main gate to Andersen Air Force Base
. GH-15 finally continues north until it ends at Andersen AFB's rear gate.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
territory of Guam
Guam
Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. Guam is listed as one of 16 Non-Self-Governing Territories by the Special Committee on Decolonization of the United...
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Route description
GH-15's route covers mainly the northeast coast of Guam. Beginning off of GH-4Guam Highway 4
Guam Highway 4 is one of the primary automobile highways in the United States territory of Guam.-Route description:GH-4 is the major highway along the southeastern coast of Guam, comprising the majority of a loop around the southern half of the island...
in Chalan Pago-Ordot
Chalan Pago-Ordot, Guam
Chalan Pago-Ordot is a municipality in the United States territory of Guam, containing the villages of Chalan-Pago and Ordot. It is located in the eastern-central part of the island and is part of the Kattan District. The village's population has increased slightly following the island's 2000...
, GH-15 proceeds eastward into Mangilao
Mangilao, Guam
Mangilao is a village on the eastern shore of the United States territory of Guam. The village's population has increased slightly following the island's 2000 census....
, where it intersects GH-10
Guam Highway 10
Guam Highway 10 is one of the primary automobile highways in the United States territory of Guam.-Route description:GH-10 begins at a junction off GH-4 a little in from Pago Bay. It trends eastward into the coastal village of Mangilao. GH-32 then spurs off the route towards the University of Guam...
. GH-15 continues east until it approaches the east coast. From there, GH-15 generally follows the coastline. Towards the northern edge of Mangilao, GH-15 meets the southern end of GH-26, heading north towards Dededo
Dededo, Guam
Dededo is the most populated village of the United States territory of Guam. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dededo's population was just under 45,000 in 2010. The village is located on the coral plateau of Northern Guam.- Etymology :...
. GH-15 eventually crosses into Yigo
Yigo, Guam
Yigo is the northernmost village of the United States territory of Guam, and is the location of Andersen Air Force Base. The municipality of Yigo is larger than any other village on the island in terms of area....
and starts moving gradually inland. Shortly after passing GH-15's most notable attraction, the Guam International Raceway, GH-15 makes its final major junction, with GH-29, a connector to GH-1
Guam Highway 1
Guam Highway 1, also known as Marine Corps Drive, is one of the primary automobile routes in the United States territory of Guam. It runs in a southwest to northeast direction, from the main gate of Naval Base Guam in the western community of Santa Rita in a general northeasterly direction to the...
and the main gate to Andersen Air Force Base
Andersen Air Force Base
Andersen Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located approximately northeast of Yigo in the United States territory of Guam....
. GH-15 finally continues north until it ends at Andersen AFB's rear gate.
Major intersections
Location | Mile | Destination | Notes |
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Chalan Pago-Ordot Chalan Pago-Ordot, Guam Chalan Pago-Ordot is a municipality in the United States territory of Guam, containing the villages of Chalan-Pago and Ordot. It is located in the eastern-central part of the island and is part of the Kattan District. The village's population has increased slightly following the island's 2000... |
Western terminus | ||
Mangilao Mangilao, Guam Mangilao is a village on the eastern shore of the United States territory of Guam. The village's population has increased slightly following the island's 2000 census.... |
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Yigo Yigo, Guam Yigo is the northernmost village of the United States territory of Guam, and is the location of Andersen Air Force Base. The municipality of Yigo is larger than any other village on the island in terms of area.... |
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Ansersen AFB Andersen Air Force Base Andersen Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located approximately northeast of Yigo in the United States territory of Guam.... Rear Gate |
Eastern terminus |