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Kamikoshiki-shima
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Kamikoshiki Island (上甑島, Kamikoshiki-shima) is the second largest island in the Koshikijima Islands. Its coasts are washed by East China Sea. The island's highest peak is Mount Tomekiyama 423 m (1,388 ft) high.
Quick Facts Native name: 上甑島 Kamikoshiki-shima, Geography ...
Native name: 上甑島 Kamikoshiki-shima | |
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Geography | |
Location | East China Sea |
Coordinates | 31.835°N 129.889°E / 31.835; 129.889 |
Area | 45.08 km2 (17.41 sq mi) |
Length | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
Width | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
Highest elevation | 423 m (1388 ft) |
Highest point | Tomekiyama |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Prefecture | Kagoshima Prefecture |
city | Satsumasendai |
Demographics | |
Population | 2488 (2010) |
Pop. density | 55/km2 (142/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Japanese |
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