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Takashima, Shimane

Coordinates: 34°50′6″N 131°50′19″E / 34.83500°N 131.83861°E / 34.83500; 131.83861
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Takashima Island
Native name:
高島 Takashima
Takashima Island is located in Japan
Takashima Island
Takashima Island
Location in Japan
Geography
LocationSea of Japan
Coordinates34°50′6″N 131°50′19″E / 34.83500°N 131.83861°E / 34.83500; 131.83861
Area0.39 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Length1.1 km (0.68 mi)
Width0.2 km (0.12 mi)
Coastline4 km (2.5 mi)
Highest elevation117 m (384 ft)
Administration
Japan
PrefectureShimane Prefecture
CityMasuda
Demographics
Population0

Takashima (高島, Taka-shima) is a volcanic island in the Sea of Japan, 12 km from the coast of the Shimane prefecture in Japan. Takashima Island is administered as part of Masuda, Shimane Prefecture. Takashima takes its name, meaning "High Island" from its steep cliffs and mountains. The island was inhabited since at least 15th century, but was completely depopulated twice - in 1711 and 1975, when all inhabitants left the island following a natural disasters. Currently (as in 2017) it is used as a fishing spot.

Since 1966, the island has a navigation beacon visible 11.5 nmi (21.3 km) away.

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