Guam is divided into 19 villages, which serve as the primary administrative subdivisions of the U.S. territory. These villages function as the sole level of local government organization below the territorial level, each with defined boundaries that cover the entire island. Villages handle local governance matters including community planning, municipal services, and serve as districts for electoral and census purposes. Each village is overseen by a mayor and vice mayor who are elected by residents to four-year terms. The mayors coordinate with the territorial government on matters affecting their communities, including public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and local development projects. Village populations range from a few hundred to tens of thousands of residents, with variations reflecting both urban centers and rural areas across the island.