Shimoji-shima
Native name: Shimoji-shima (下地島) | |
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 Shimoji Island is to the west of Miyako Island | |
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| 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) |
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| Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 76 (2015 national census)[1] |
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.
See also
References
- ^ 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.
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