Kurima-jima
Kurima Island (来間島, Kurima-jima), (Miyako: Ffyama) is one of the Miyako Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is connected to Miyako-jima via 1,690m Kurima Bridge (来間大橋).[1][2]
Native name: Japanese: 来間島 | |
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Kurima-jima is located 1.5 km southwest of Miyako-jima | |
Kurima Island | |
Geography | |
Location | Okinawa Prefecture |
Coordinates | 24°43′20.47″N 125°14′49.10″E |
Archipelago | Miyako Islands |
Area | 2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi)[1] |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Okinawa Prefecture | |
Demographics | |
Population | 161 (2015 national census)[1] |
Ethnic groups | Ryukyuan, Japanese |
Gallery
- Kurima-jima
- Bridge from Kurima-jima to Miyako-jima
- Beach on Kurima island
See also
References
- "Remote island related materials (離 島 関 係 資 料)" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- "Kurima-ohashi Bridge | Miyakojima | Japan Travel Guide - Japan Hoppers".
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kurima Island. |
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Miyako Islands. |
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