Songsong is the second largest village on the island of Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, United States. As of 2000, its population is 593.[1] Songsong is located along the southern coast, in a narrow peninsula. The village's most recognizable landmark is Mt. Taipingot, more commonly known as Wedding Cake Mountain because of its resemblance to a layered wedding cake.[2] The word songsong is a Chamorro word meaning "village, people." The village itself is subdivided into several districts:
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Coordinates: 14°08′26″N 145°08′30″E / 14.14056°N 145.14167°E | |
Territory | Northern Mariana Islands |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System
Previously Rota Elementary/Junior & High School and Rota Elementary & Junior High School (after Rota High School separated) were in Songsong. In February 2002 the elementary school separated and took a campus in Sinapalo.[4]
Antonio C. Atalig Memorial Rota Public Library of the State Library of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is in Songsong.[5] The current library was built circa 2002 but it did not open until its "soft" opening on February 26, 2012.[6] It was named after Mayor of Rota Antonio C. Atalig.[5] It adopted its current name in 1981.[7]