Minamidaitōjima
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For the administrative unit, see Minamidaitō, Okinawa.
Minamidaitōjima (南大東島), also spelt as Minami Daitō or Minami-Daitō, is the largest island in the Daitō Islands group southeast of Okinawa, Japan. It is administered as part of the village of Minamidaitō, Okinawa. Shimajiri District, Okinawa and has a population of 2,107.[1] The island is entirely cultivated for agriculture. The island has no beaches but has a fishing boat harbor and three cargo and ferry ports; as well as an airport Minami Daito Airport (airport code "MMD").
Quick Facts Native name: 南大東島 Minamidaitō-jima, Geography ...
Native name: 南大東島 Minamidaitō-jima | |
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Geography | |
Location | Philippine Sea |
Coordinates | 25°50′N 131°14′E |
Archipelago | Daitō Islands |
Area | 30.57 km2 (11.80 sq mi) |
Length | 4.85 km (3.014 mi) |
Coastline | 18.3 km (11.37 mi) |
Highest elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Prefectures | Okinawa Prefecture |
District | Shimajiri District |
Village | Minamidaitō |
Demographics | |
Population | 2,107[1] (2010) |
Ethnic groups | Ryukyuan, Japanese |
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