Dededo, Guam
Encyclopedia
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.
word for two inches, dededo, or it is a modification of the word dedeggo, meaning "heel
of the foot," or deggo, which refers to the tiptoes.
, Dededo Village was located at the bottom of the Macheche Hill. Dededo grew into a major village after World War II
when the U.S. Navy constructed housing for Guamanians displaced by the war and for laborers coming from off-island to help in Guam's development.
Following Typhoon Karen in 1962, the Kaiser subdivision in Dededo was constructed for island residents displaced by the storm. Further housing subdivisions were constructed increasing the village's population.
serves the island.
The village has seven K-5 elementary schools:
Vicente S.A. Benavente Middle School and Astumbo Middle School (opened on August 21, 2008) are in Dededo.
Prior to 2008 rezoning, some Dededo students continued on to John F. Kennedy High School
in Tamuning and some continued on to Simon Sanchez High School
in Yigo. On August 21, 2008 Okkodo High School
opened.
operates the Dededo Library at 283 West Santa Barbara Avenue.
Villages of Guam
||The United States territory of Guam is divided into 19 municipalities more commonly called villages. Each municipality is governed by an elected mayor. Village populations range in size from under 1,000 to over 40,000. As of the 2000 census, the total population of Guam was 154,805. - History...
of the United States
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...
. 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
The origin of the name Dededo is not clear. It is speculated that it is derived from the ChamorroChamorro language
Chamorro is a Malayo-Polynesian language, spoken on the Mariana Islands by about 47,000 people Chamorro (Chamorro: Fino' Chamoru or simply Chamoru) is a Malayo-Polynesian (Austronesian) language, spoken on the Mariana Islands (Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan) by about 47,000 people Chamorro...
word for two inches, dededo, or it is a modification of the word dedeggo, meaning "heel
Heel
In human anatomy, the heel is the prominence at the posterior end of the foot. It is based on the projection of one bone, the calcaneus or heel bone, behind the articulation of the bones of the lower leg.- Human anatomy :...
of the foot," or deggo, which refers to the tiptoes.
History
Before World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Dededo Village was located at the bottom of the Macheche Hill. Dededo grew into a major village after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
when the U.S. Navy constructed housing for Guamanians displaced by the war and for laborers coming from off-island to help in Guam's development.
Following Typhoon Karen in 1962, the Kaiser subdivision in Dededo was constructed for island residents displaced by the storm. Further housing subdivisions were constructed increasing the village's population.
Geography
Dededo is located at the north central part of the island roughly at the center of population. It encompasses an area of about 30 square miles (77.7 km²) of Guam’s 209 square miles (541.3 km²).Public schools
Guam Public School SystemGuam Public School System
Guam Public School System , formerly the Guam Department of Education, is a school district that serves the entire island of Guam, a United States insular area...
serves the island.
The village has seven K-5 elementary schools:
- Adacao Elementary School (opened Sept. 2, 2009 )
- Astumbo Elementary School
- Finegayan Elementary School
- Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School
- Liguan Elementary School (opened on August 21, 2008)
- Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School
- Wettengel Elementary School
Vicente S.A. Benavente Middle School and Astumbo Middle School (opened on August 21, 2008) are in Dededo.
Prior to 2008 rezoning, some Dededo students continued on to John F. Kennedy High School
John F. Kennedy High School (Guam)
John F. Kennedy High School , formerly Tumon Senior-Junior High School,, is a public secondary school located in the Tumon area of Tamuning, Guam, United States...
in Tamuning and some continued on to Simon Sanchez High School
Simon Sanchez High School
Simon A. Sanchez High School is a public secondary school located in Yigo, Guam, United States. The school is a part of the Guam Public School System....
in Yigo. On August 21, 2008 Okkodo High School
Okkodo High School
Okkodo High School is a public secondary school located in Dededo, Guam . It is a part of the Guam Public School System.-History:...
opened.
Public libraries
Guam Public Library SystemGuam Public Library System
Guam Public Library System is the public library system of Guam, a United States territory. The main library is the Nieves M...
operates the Dededo Library at 283 West Santa Barbara Avenue.