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Ōyano-jima
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Ōyano-jima (大矢野島), also spelt as Ōyanojima It is administered as part of the city of Kami-Amakusa. It is connected to the Japanese mainland since 1966 by Five Bridges of Amakusa.[2] The Japan National Route 266 passes through the island. The island primary industry is aquaculture of fish and shrimps. Large part of island belongs to Unzen-Amakusa National Park.
Quick Facts Native name: 大矢野島, Geography ...
Native name: 大矢野島 | |
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![]() North-eastern part of Ōyanojima and Temmonkyo bridge | |
Geography | |
Location | Ariake Sea |
Coordinates | 32°35′N 130°26′E [1] |
Archipelago | Amakusa |
Area | 29.88 km2 (11.54 sq mi) |
Length | 8 km (5 mi) |
Width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
Coastline | 55.4 km (34.42 mi) |
Highest elevation | 229 m (751 ft) |
Highest point | Tobidake |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Prefectures | Kumamoto Prefecture |
City | Kami-Amakusa |
Demographics | |
Population | 14,729 (2005) |
Pop. density | 493/km2 (1277/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Japanese |
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