Malesso' | |
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 Location of Malesso' within the Territory of Guam. | |
| Country | United States |
| Territory | Guam |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ernest T. Chargualaf (R) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,604 |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (ChST) |
Malesso' (formerly Merizo) is the southernmost village in the United States territory of Guam. Cocos Island (Chamorro: Islan Dåno) is a part of the municipality. The village's population has decreased since the island's 2010 census.[1]
Malesso' is the closest populated place in the United States to the equator.
On August 18, 2021, the municipality place name was officially changed from Merizo to Malesso'. [2]
- ^ a b Population of Guam: 2010 and 2020, U.S. Census Bureau.
- ^ "Public Law 36-49" (PDF). Guam Legislature. 36th Guam Legislature. August 18, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2024.