Tamuning, Guam

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Tamuning

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Location of Tamuning, Guam within the Terrority of Guam.

Government

- Mayor

Unknown

Population (2000)

- Total

18,012

Time zone

ChST (UTC+10)

Tamuning is a town located on the western shore of the island of Guam.

The Village of Tamuning (sometimes also known as "Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon") can be viewed as Guam's economic center containing Tumon (the center of Guam's tourist industry), Harmon Industrial Park, and commercial districts in other parts of the municipality. Its central location along Marine Corps Drive (the island's main thoroughfare) has aided in its development.

Tamuning is the site of the passenger terminal of Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport, which serves the entire island. Fort Juan Muña, in Harmon, is a facility for the Guam Army National Guard

Education

Guam Public School System serves the island.

Public schools:

Chief Brodie Memorial Elementary School
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School
Tamuning Elementary School
John F. Kennedy High School

Private schools:

Saint Anthony Catholic School

Diplomacy

Five countries maintain consulates in Tamuning. Except for the Korean consulate, the other four are all located in the landmark Guam ITC building.

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