The Legislature of Guam is the law-making body for the United States territory of Guam. The unicameral legislative branch consists of fifteen senators, each serving for a two-year term. All members of the legislature are elected at-large with the island under one whole district. After the enactment of the Guam Organic Act in 1950, the First Guam Legislature was elected composing of 21 elected members. Today, the current fifteen-member 37th Guam Legislature was elected in November 2022.
Legislature of Guam
Hagåtña is the capital village of the United States territory of Guam. From the 18th through mid-20th century, it was Guam's population center, but today it is the second smallest of the island's 19 villages in both area and population. However, it remains one of the island's major commercial districts in addition to being the seat of government.
Main street of Agana, around 1899–1900.
Aerial view of Hagåtña in 1943. The Plaza de España is in the upper right. The Agana River was rerouted by Navy Seabees after the Battle of Guam and no longer flows under the Spanish Bridge.
Village of Caroline Islands immigrants near Agana, 1899–1900.
Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica facing a statue of Pope John Paul II