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[[File:Chalan Kanoa Post Office.JPG|thumb|Chalan Kanoa Post Office]] |
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'''Chalan Kanoa''' ( |
'''Chalan Kanoa''' ([[Japanese language|Old Japanese name]]: 茶覧, ''Charan'') is one of the settlements on [[Saipan]], the largest of the [[Northern Mariana Islands]]. It is located in the southwest of the island. The village contains the island's central post office, as well as the historic [[Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral (Chalan Kanoa)|Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral]]<ref name=GCatholic>{{cite web|url=http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/oceania/2289.htm|title=Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel|publisher=Giga Catholic|access-date=2013-05-23}}</ref> and Mount Carmel School, directed by the Spanish [[Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy|Mercedarian]] Missionaries of [[Berriz]]. Once a separate village, it is now virtually contiguous with other nearby villages on Beach Road, including [[Susupe]] and [[San Antonio, Saipan|San Antonio]]. |
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Prior to the emergence of [[Garapan, Saipan|Garapan]] as the center for tourism in Saipan in the 1990s, most of the island's tourist sector was based in Chalan Kanoa.{{cn|date=July 2020}} |
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[[Image:Chalan kanoa.jpg|thumb|250px|The main village of Chalan Kanoa from the Aquarius Beach Tower Hotel. At the background is the historic Mt. Carmel Church. Various grocery stores, clothing boutiques, and fast-food establishments litter the area. The islands highest peak, [[Mount Tapochau]] is at the background.]] |
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[[Image:Chalan kanoa.jpg|thumb|250px|The main village of Chalan Kanoa from the Aquarius Beach Tower Hotel. At mid ground is the historic Mount Carmel Cathedral. Various grocery stores, clothing boutiques, and fast-food establishments litter the area. The island’s highest peak, [[Mount Tapochau]], is in the background.]] |
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[[Image:Chalan kanoa 2.jpg|thumb|250px|Chalan Kanoa from the ground. Aquarius Hotel stands to the right. [[KFC|Kentucky Fried Chicken]], [[Taco Bell]] and the Town House Department Store and grocery store are to the right.]] |
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The village of Chalan Kanoa is considered to be one of the newest villages on the island. |
The village of Chalan Kanoa is considered to be one of the newest villages on the island. |
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One of the island's main thoroughfares, Beach Road ([[List_of_numbered_highways_in_the_Northern_Mariana_Islands#MP0033|Highway 33]]), runs through Chalan Kanoa and connects it to the rest of the island. |
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As tourism is a large part of Saipan's economy, there are quite a few hotels located in the village. |
As tourism is a large part of Saipan's economy, there are quite a few hotels located in the village. These include the recently renovated Chalan Kanoa Beach Hotel, The Aquarius Beach Tower and several small hotels. |
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Chalan Kanoa is also close to the CNMI's only lake, [[Lake Susupe]]. |
Chalan Kanoa is also close to the CNMI's only lake, [[Lake Susupe]]. |
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==Education== |
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[[Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System]] operates local public schools. William S. Reyes Elementary School is located in Chalan Kanoa.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-02-24|title=PSS Central Office - CNMI Public School System|url=http://www.pss.cnmi.mp/PSSCentralOffice/index.cfm?pageID=2|access-date=2023-01-18|website=Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080224102742/http://www.pss.cnmi.mp/PSSCentralOffice/index.cfm?pageID=2 |archive-date=2008-02-24 }}</ref> It is named after the CNMI's first superintendent of education, William Sablan Reyes. It was established as the Findley School for Native Children in 1946 and was later renamed to Chalan Kanoa Elementary School. It received its current name in 1984.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-08-28|title=William S. Reyes Elementary School - CNMI Public School System|url=http://www.pss.cnmi.mp/WSReyes/index.cfm?pageID=4|access-date=2023-01-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070828132737/http://www.pss.cnmi.mp/WSReyes/index.cfm?pageID=4 |archive-date=2007-08-28 }}</ref> |
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Private schools: |
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*[[Mount Carmel School (Northern Mariana Islands)|Mount Carmel School]] |
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*[[Saipan International School]] |
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==References== |
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Chalan Kanoa (Old Japanese name: 茶覧, Charan) is one of the settlements on Saipan, the largest of the Northern Mariana Islands. It is located in the southwest of the island. The village contains the island's central post office, as well as the historic Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral[1] and Mount Carmel School, directed by the Spanish Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz. Once a separate village, it is now virtually contiguous with other nearby villages on Beach Road, including Susupe and San Antonio.
Prior to the emergence of Garapan as the center for tourism in Saipan in the 1990s, most of the island's tourist sector was based in Chalan Kanoa.[citation needed]
The village of Chalan Kanoa is considered to be one of the newest villages on the island.
One of the island's main thoroughfares, Beach Road (Highway 33), runs through Chalan Kanoa and connects it to the rest of the island.
As tourism is a large part of Saipan's economy, there are quite a few hotels located in the village. These include the recently renovated Chalan Kanoa Beach Hotel, The Aquarius Beach Tower and several small hotels.
Chalan Kanoa is also close to the CNMI's only lake, Lake Susupe.
Education
[edit]Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System operates local public schools. William S. Reyes Elementary School is located in Chalan Kanoa.[2] It is named after the CNMI's first superintendent of education, William Sablan Reyes. It was established as the Findley School for Native Children in 1946 and was later renamed to Chalan Kanoa Elementary School. It received its current name in 1984.[3]
Private schools:
References
[edit]- ^ "Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel". Giga Catholic. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
- ^ "PSS Central Office - CNMI Public School System". Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System. 2008-02-24. Archived from the original on 2008-02-24. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "William S. Reyes Elementary School - CNMI Public School System". 2007-08-28. Archived from the original on 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
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