Pago Bay

Guam

Pago Bay is the largest bay on the U.S. territory of Guam. It is situated on the island's eastern coast at the mouth of the Pago River.

The area has a long history of human habitation, with evidence of CHamoru settlement dating back to before Spanish colonization in the late seventeenth century. During the Spanish-Chamorro Wars, the Spanish relocated populations from Tinian and Aguigan to the village of Pago. However, following a smallpox epidemic in 1856 that killed much of the local population, the Spanish moved survivors to other villages, leaving the bay shoreline largely uninhabited for a period.

In modern times, Pago Bay is a popular destination for recreationalists and fishermen. It also saw significant new housing development during the 2000s.

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