Guam Highway 4
Encyclopedia
Guam Highway 4 is one of the primary automobile highways in the United States
territory of Guam
.
, comprising the majority of a loop around the southern half of the island (the rest is taken up by GH-1
, GH-2A, and GH-2
). The highway begins at the south end of GH-2 at the Magellan Monument in Umatac
(the road officially changes designations at the crossing of the Umatac River). The road then begins its counterclockwise journey around the southern half of the island, first going south to the southernmost tip of the island at Merizo
and then proceeding along the coast, first eastward to Inarajan
and then north to Talofofo
and Yona
, where it meets GH-17
(Cross Island Road). From there, it turns northwest as it passes through Chalan Pago-Ordot
(junctioning with GH-10
and GH-15
to points east) and Sinajana
before finally reaching its eastern terminus in Hagåtña
, junctioning with GH-1
(Marine Corps Drive) at Chief Quipuha Park
.
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-4 is the major highway along the southeastern coast of GuamGuam
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...
, comprising the majority of a loop around the southern half of the island (the rest is taken up by 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...
, GH-2A, and GH-2
Guam Highway 2
Guam Highway 2 is one of the primary automobile routes in the United States territory of Guam.-Route description:It runs in a south to north direction, from the Magellan Monument in the southern community of Umatac in a general northward direction to the community of Santa Rita, where it meets...
). The highway begins at the south end of GH-2 at the Magellan Monument in Umatac
Umatac, Guam
Umatac is a village on the south-western coast of the island of Guam. The month of March in Chamorro is "Umatalaf," or "to catch guatafi," which is believed to be the root word of Umatac. The village's population has decreased since the island's 2000 census...
(the road officially changes designations at the crossing of the Umatac River). The road then begins its counterclockwise journey around the southern half of the island, first going south to the southernmost tip of the island at Merizo
Merizo, Guam
Merizo , is the southernmost village in Guam, a U.S. territory. Cocos Island is a part of the municipality. The village's population has decreased since the island's 2000 census. - History :...
and then proceeding along the coast, first eastward to Inarajan
Inarajan, Guam
Inarajan is a village located on the Southeastern coast of the Marianas Island of Guam. The village's original Chamoru name, Inalåhan, was altered when transliterated during Spainish control of the island....
and then north to Talofofo
Talofofo, Guam
Talofofo is a village located in the southern part of the United States territory of Guam, on the east coast. The village center is located in the hills above the coast, while the smaller coastal community below the cliff is known as Ipan....
and Yona
Yona, Guam
- History :The village was historically a farming community but today is mostly residential. During World War II, the Japanese forced the indigenous Chamorros to march from camps in northern Guam to prison camps in the Manenggon area in Yona shortly before the Americans liberated the island...
, where it meets GH-17
Guam Highway 17
Guam Highway 17 is one of the primary automobile highways in the United States territory of Guam.-Route description:GH-17 provides a more–direct route across the southern part of the island, running from GH-5 in the western village of Santa Rita to GH-4 along the east coast in Yona...
(Cross Island Road). From there, it turns northwest as it passes through 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...
(junctioning with 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...
and GH-15
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...
to points east) and Sinajana
Sinajana, Guam
Sinajana is smallest of the nineteen Villages of Guam. It is located in the hills south of Hagåtña . The village's name may have come from the word "china-jan," cookware used to cook wild yams that once grew in the area. Sinajana is one of a few villages that was urbanized as a result of a...
before finally reaching its eastern terminus in Hagåtña
Hagåtña, Guam
Hagåtña , formerly English Agana and in Spanish Agaña, is the capital of the United States island territory of Guam. It is the island's second smallest village in both area and population. From the 18th through mid 20th century, it was Guam's population center...
, junctioning with 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...
(Marine Corps Drive) at Chief Quipuha Park
Chief Quipuha Park
Chief Quipuha Park is located on the Paseo de Susana peninsula, in the north of the city of Agana, Guam. Like the rest of the peninsula, it was created after World War II, based on bulldozed debris from the ruined city. It is named for Chief Quipuha, the highest ranking chief in the area at the...
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Major intersections
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Umatac Umatac, Guam Umatac is a village on the south-western coast of the island of Guam. The month of March in Chamorro is "Umatalaf," or "to catch guatafi," which is believed to be the root word of Umatac. The village's population has decreased since the island's 2000 census... |
Western terminus | ||
Talofofo Talofofo, Guam Talofofo is a village located in the southern part of the United States territory of Guam, on the east coast. The village center is located in the hills above the coast, while the smaller coastal community below the cliff is known as Ipan.... |
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Yona Yona, Guam - History :The village was historically a farming community but today is mostly residential. During World War II, the Japanese forced the indigenous Chamorros to march from camps in northern Guam to prison camps in the Manenggon area in Yona shortly before the Americans liberated the island... |
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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... |
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Hagåtña Hagåtña, Guam Hagåtña , formerly English Agana and in Spanish Agaña, is the capital of the United States island territory of Guam. It is the island's second smallest village in both area and population. From the 18th through mid 20th century, it was Guam's population center... |
Eastern terminus |