Kadena, Okinawa
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| Kadena 嘉手納町 |
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| Location of Kadena in Okinawa | |
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| Coordinates: 26°21′42″N 127°45′19″E / 26.36167°N 127.75528°ECoordinates: 26°21′42″N 127°45′19″E / 26.36167°N 127.75528°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū |
| Prefecture | Okinawa |
| District | Nakagami District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.04 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 13,624 |
| • Density | 915.9/km2 (2,372.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Kadena |
Japan National Route 58 at Kadena
Kadena (嘉手納町 Kadena-chō, Okinawan: Kadina) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan.
As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 13,624 and a density of 915.9 persons per km². The total area is 15.04 km². Approximately 85% of the town is controlled by the US Government including Kadena Air Base, the second-largest base in the United States Air Force.
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