Ōmishima Island
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This article is about the island in the Seto Inland Sea. For the island in the Sea of Japan, see Ōmijima. For the municipality in Ehime Prefecture, see Ōmishima, Ehime.
Ōmishima Island (大三島, Ōmishima) is the largest island in the Geiyo Islands chain, and the westernmost which accommodates the Nishiseto Expressway between Honshu and Shikoku. It is located in the Seto Inland Sea. The island's highest peak is Washigatozan (鷲ヶ頭山) at an altitude of 437 m (1,434 ft).
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Native name: 大三島 Ōmishima | |
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Geography | |
Location | Seto Inland Sea |
Coordinates | 34.244139°N 133.009627°E / 34.244139; 133.009627 |
Area | 64.54 km2 (24.92 sq mi) |
Length | 12.8 km (7.95 mi) |
Width | 6.2 km (3.85 mi) |
Coastline | 88.8 km (55.18 mi) |
Highest elevation | 437 m (1434 ft) |
Highest point | Washigatozan |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Prefecture | Ehime |
City | Imabari |
Demographics | |
Population | 23398 (1947) |
Pop. density | 363/km2 (940/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Japanese |
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