Nakanoshima (Shimane)
Dōzen Island in the Oki archipelago in the Sea of Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nakanoshima (中ノ島, also Naka-no-shima) is one of the Dōzen Islands in the Oki archipelago in the Sea of Japan.[1] It is also known as Ama-tō (海士島).
Quick Facts Native name: 中ノ島, NakanoshimaNickname: Ama-tō, Geography ...
Native name: 中ノ島, Nakanoshima Nickname: Ama-tō | |
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Geography | |
Location | Sea of Japan |
Coordinates | 36°5′N 133°06′E |
Archipelago | Oki Islands |
Area | 32.21 km2 (12.44 sq mi) |
Coastline | 89.1 km (55.36 mi) |
Highest elevation | 164 m (538 ft) |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Prefectures | Shimane Prefecture |
District | Oki District |
Town | Ama |
Demographics | |
Population | 2,400 (2013) |
Ethnic groups | Japanese |
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The island, 32.21 km2 in area, has a population of approximately 2,400 persons. The island is administered by the town of Ama in Shimane Prefecture. Much of the island is within the borders of Daisen-Oki National Park.