Takarajima
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This article is about the island. For other uses, see Takarajima (disambiguation).
Takarajima (宝島), literally "treasure island", is one of the Tokara Islands, belonging to Kagoshima Prefecture. The island, 7.14 km² in area, has a population of 116 persons. The island can only be reached by boat as it has no airport; there is regular ferry service to the city of Kagoshima on the mainland of Kyushu. Travel time is about 13 hours. The islanders are dependent mainly on fishing and seasonal tourism.
Quick Facts Native name: Japanese: 宝島, Geography ...
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Geography | |
Location | East China Sea |
Coordinates | 29°08′N 129°12′E |
Archipelago | Tokara Islands |
Area | 7.14 km2 (2.76 sq mi) |
Coastline | 13.77 km (8.556 mi) |
Highest elevation | 291.9 m (957.7 ft) |
Highest point | Imakiradake |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Kagoshima Prefecture | |
Demographics | |
Population | 114 (2004) |
Pop. density | 16.25/km2 (42.09/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Japanese |
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