The village of Umatac is located in the southwestern side of the
island and is part of the Haya (Southern) District. This village
derives its name from the word “uma”. “Uma” means to carry something
on the back or a heavy load on the shoulders. Umatac is the smallest
and second oldest of Guam’s villages after Inarajan. This is the
village that Ferdinand Magellan is alleged to have visited and it was
through his escapades with the villagers that led him to rename Guam,
the “Island of Thieves.” |