Mañagaha facts for kids
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Mañagaha Island Historic District
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Mañagaha
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| Nearest city | Garapan, Saipan |
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| Area | 100 acres (40 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 84000425 |
| Added to NRHP | November 5, 1984 |
Mañagaha is a small, beautiful island located just off the west coast of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands. Even though no one lives there permanently, Mañagaha is a very popular spot for tourists visiting Saipan. People love to take day trips to the island because of its amazing sandy beaches and fun ocean activities.
Visitors can enjoy many exciting things like snorkeling in the clear waters, parasailing high above the ocean, or riding jet skis. It's a perfect place for a day of adventure and relaxation!
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Discovering Mañagaha Island
Mañagaha is a tiny island, often called an islet, which means it's smaller than a regular island. It sits inside a calm lagoon, protected from the open ocean. This makes its beaches very safe and inviting for swimming and playing.
Nature on the Island
Mañagaha is home to a special bird called the Wedge-tailed Shearwater. These seabirds have a colony here, meaning many of them live and raise their young on the island. They build their nests in burrows, which are like small tunnels in the ground. You can mostly find their nesting areas on the east side of the island.
Mañagaha's Rich History
This small island has a very important history for several reasons. It is the burial place of a famous leader named Chief Aghurubw. He was a chief of the Carolinian people. It is believed that Chief Aghurubw started the first Carolinian settlement on Saipan way back in 1815.
A statue of Chief Aghurubw stands on the island to remember his great achievements. He led his people from their home island of Satawal to Saipan after a terrible typhoon. The island also holds old structures and defenses built by the Japanese during World War II. Because of its important past, the entire island is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as a historic district. This means it's a special place protected for its historical value.
Images for kids
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A view of Mañagaha Island from the water.
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The clear blue waters surrounding Mañagaha.
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Tourists enjoying the sandy beach on Mañagaha.
See also
In Spanish: Mañagaha para niños
