Songsong is the largest village on the island of Rota

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. As of 2000, its population is 1,321. Songsong is located along the southern coast, in a narrow peninsula. The village's most recognizable landmark (as well as the island's) is Mt. Taipingot, more commonly known as Wedding Cake Mountain because of its resemblance to a layered wedding cake. The word songsong means "village" in the Chamorro language.


The village itself is subdivided into several districts:

• District 1
• District 2
• District 3
• District 4
• Annex F
• Liyo'
• Teneto Village