Saint Maryâs Township was most likely given the name by Catholic members of the community who worshiped at St. Maryâs-of-the-Barrens Church. The name St. Mary's may be further connected to Catholic Kentucky settlers who originated in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
With its 161,001 people, Guam is the 185th largest country in the world by population. It is the 190th largest country in the world by area with 544 square kilometers. Spain ceded Guam to the US in 1898. Captured by the Japanese in 1941, it was retaken by the US three years later.
Population of Guam 2014. As of 1 January 2015, the population of Guam was estimated to be 169 312 people. This is an increase of 1.31 % (2 196 people) compared to population of 167 116 the year before. In 2014 the natural increase was positive, as the number of births exceeded the number of deaths by 2 196.