Asan-Maina, Guam

Asan-Maina
Assan-Ma'ina
Location of Asan-Maina within the Territory of Guam.
Location of Asan-Maina within the Territory of Guam.
CountryUnited States
TerritoryGuam
Government
 • MayorFrank A. Salas (D)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
2,011
 • Ethnic groups
Chamorro
Time zoneUTC+10 (ChST)
Village FlowerPlumeria rubra

Asan-Maina (Chamorro: Assan-Ma'ina) is a village located on the western shore of the United States territory of Guam. The municipality combines the names of the coastal community of Asan with Maina, a community along the slopes of the Fonte River valley to the east. Asan was the northern landing site for United States Marines during Guam's liberation from the Japanese during World War II. Asan Beach Park is part of the War in the Pacific National Historic Park. The third community comprising Asan-Maina is Nimitz Hill Annex in the hills above Asan and Maina, which is the location of the Joint Region Marianas headquarters. Asan-Maina is located in the Luchan (Western) District.

  1. ^ Population of Guam: 2010 and 2020, U.S. Census Bureau.