The village was historically a farming community and today is mostly residential. During World War II, the Japanese forced Chamorros to march from camps in northern Guam to prison camps in the Manengon area in the Yona muncipipality shortly before the Americans liberated the island.

Japanese tanks in the area near the Segua river serve as reminders of the war. Today, Leo Palace Resort with one of the island's most popular golf courses is located in the Manengon Hills. The municipality of Yona has an area of 20mi² (52km²) and is located on the eastern side of Guam between Pago River and Togcha River.

The village center is located above the cliffs between Pago Bay and Ylig Bay. Residential areas of Baza Gardens and Windward Hills are located to the south.