Shimoji-shima
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Native name: Shimoji-shima (下地島) | |
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Geography | |
Location | Okinawa Prefecture |
Coordinates | 24°48′58″N 125°9′25″E / 24.81611°N 125.15694°E |
Archipelago | Miyako Islands |
Area | 9.68 km2 (3.74 sq mi)[1] |
Highest elevation | 21.6 m (70.9 ft) |
Administration | |
Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture |
Demographics | |
Population | 76 (2015 national census)[1] |
Ethnic groups | Ryukyuan, Japanese |
Shimoji-shima (下地島), (Miyako: Sïmuzï) is one of the Miyako Islands, a part of the Ryukyu Islands. The island is administered by Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The island is connected to Irabu Island via Nakaji Bridge (仲地橋).[1]
Shimoji-shima is included within the Irabu Prefectural Natural Park and is the main setting for the anime series Stratos 4.
Shimojishima Airport is located on the island.
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References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Remote island related materials (離 島 関 係 資 料)" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-02-15. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
Coordinates: 24°49′08″N 125°09′14″E / 24.819°N 125.154°E
Categories:
- Miyako Islands
- Islands of Okinawa Prefecture
- Okinawa geography stubs