Nakanoshima (Kagoshima)
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Nakanoshima (中之島), is a volcanic island located in the Tokara Islands, part of the Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest and most populous island of the islands in Toshima village.[1] The island, 34.47 km2 in area, had 167 inhabitants as of 2005[update].[2] The island has no airport, and access is normally by ferry to the city of Kagoshima on the mainland, seven hours away. The islanders are dependent mainly on agriculture, fishing and seasonal tourism. The island's attractions include hot springs, a lighthouse, an observatory and a museum of local history and folklore.
Quick Facts Native name: Japanese: 中之島, Geography ...
Native name: Japanese: 中之島 | |
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Geography | |
Location | East China Sea |
Coordinates | 29°51′0″N 129°52′12″E |
Archipelago | Tokara Islands |
Area | 34.47 km2 (13.31 sq mi) |
Length | 9 km (5.6 mi) |
Width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
Coastline | 31.8 km (19.76 mi) |
Highest elevation | 979 m (3212 ft) |
Highest point | Otake |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Kagoshima Prefecture | |
Demographics | |
Population | 167 (2004) |
Pop. density | 4.84/km2 (12.54/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Japanese |
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