Ginoza, Okinawa
| Ginoza 宜野座村 Jinuza |
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| Coordinates: 26°28′54″N 127°58′32″E / 26.48167°N 127.97556°ECoordinates: 26°28′54″N 127°58′32″E / 26.48167°N 127.97556°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū |
| Prefecture | Okinawa |
| District | Kunigami |
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| • Total | 31.28 km2 (12.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 4,983 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Village of Ginoza |
Ginoza (宜野座村 Ginoza-son, Okinawan: Jinuza) is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa, Japan.
As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 4,983 and a population density of 159.30 persons per km². The total area is 31.28 km².
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[edit] Education
Ginoza operates its public elementary and junior high schools.
Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education operates Ginoza High School.
[edit] Agriculture
Production is greatly expanding for Tropical fruit, like Mangoes and flowers like the Chrysanthemum and Orchid.
[edit] History
During World War 2 Ginoza village's schools were used as field hospitals. Bodies lie buried around the buildings to this day.
[edit] Government
The mayor of Ginoza is Hajime Azuma. Ginoza is designated as a village and under the administration of the Kunigami district.
[edit] Symbols
The tree symbol of Ginoza is the Ryuku pine. The flower symbol of Ginoza is the Azalea. The bird symbol of Ginoza is the "White Eye". The fish symbol of Ginoza is the "Mibai" The Chinese Characters for Ginoza ”宜野座” mean "suitable field to sit".
[edit] External links
Media related to Ginoza, Okinawa at Wikimedia Commons
- Ginoza official website (Japanese)
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