Apaca Point, War in the Pacific National Historical Park
The War in the Pacific National Historical Park is a multi-unit protected area in the United States territory of Guam, which was established in 1978 in honor of those who participated in the Pacific Theater of World War II.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mount Alifan and Atantano Shrine.
Mount Alifan
Peak
Mount Alifan is a peak on the U.S. island territory of Guam. It is located in Agat on the south-west of the island. Alifan is the highest point overseeing Agat Bay and was the site of fierce fighting during the 1944 U.S. invasion of Guam after four years of Japanese occupation. Mount Alifan is situated 1½ miles south of Apaca Point, War in the Pacific National Historical Park.
Atantano Shrine
Park
The Atantano Shrine is a historic commemorative marker near Piti, Guam. It is a pyramidal structure of coral limestone and concrete, about 2.5 metres in height, with base dimensions of 1.6 metres. Atantano Shrine is situated 2 miles northeast of Apaca Point, War in the Pacific National Historical Park.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hågat and Asan.
Hågat
Village
Hågat is a village in the United States territory of Guam. It is located south of Apra Harbor on the island's western shore. The village's population has decreased since the island's 2010 census.
Asan
Village
Asan is a community and census-designated place along the western coast of the U.S. territory of Guam. Asan, along with Maina and Nimitz Hill Annex, are the three communities in the village of Asan-Maina. Asan is situated 6 miles northeast of Apaca Point, War in the Pacific National Historical Park.
Apaca Point, War in the Pacific National Historical Park
- Type: Park
- Categories: recreation area, historic site, and military installation
- Location: Santa Rita Municipality, Guam, Micronesia, Oceania
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Latitude
13.40284° or 13° 24′ 10″ north
Longitude
144.66243° or 144° 39′ 45″ east
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Inception
1944
Wheelchair access
limited
Open location code
7R56CM36+4X
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=military
OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=park
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