Ginowan, Okinawa
| Ginowan 宜野湾市 Jinoon |
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| Coordinates: 26°16′54″N 127°46′42″E / 26.28167°N 127.77833°ECoordinates: 26°16′54″N 127°46′42″E / 26.28167°N 127.77833°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū |
| Prefecture | Okinawa |
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| • Mayor | Iha Yoichi |
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| • Total | 19.51 km2 (7.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 88,318 |
| • Density | 4,526/km2 (11,722.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Ginowan City |
Ginowan (宜野湾市 Ginowan-shi, Okinawan: Jinoon) is a city located in Okinawa, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 88,318 and the density of 4,526.81 persons per km². The total area is 19.51 km². The city borders Chatan to the west, Okinawa City to the North, Urasoe to the south and Nishihara to the East.
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[edit] History
The city was founded on July 1, 1962.
[edit] Politics and Government
Ginowan is run by a city assembly of 28 elected members. The current mayor is Iha Yoichi, an independent affiliated with the Japanese Communist Party. One of the major issues is the three US military bases that surround Ginowan. Yoichi and several of the local assemblymen are fierce opponents of the military bases.
[edit] Geography
Its tourist attractions include two castle ruins.
[edit] External links
Media related to Ginowan, Okinawa at Wikimedia Commons
- (Japanese) Ginowan official website
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