Malesso, Guam
Malesso' | |
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Location of Malesso' within the Territory of Guam. | |
| Country | United States |
| Territory | Guam |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Franklin J. Champaco (R) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,604 |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (ChST) |
Malesso' (formerly Merizo) is the southernmost village in the United States territory of Guam. Cocos Island (Chamorro: Islan Dåno) is a part of the municipality. The village's population has decreased since the island's 2010 census.
Malesso' is the closest populated place in the United States to the equator. On August 18, 2021, the municipality place name was officially changed from Merizo to Malesso'.