Iheya Island (Okinawan: 伊平屋島, Ihyaajima) is an island located in the Okinawa Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.[1][2][3]
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| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Archipelago | Okinawa Islands |
| Area | 20.66 km2 (7.98 sq mi) |
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Japan | |
| Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,200 |
| Ethnic groups | Ryukyuan, Japanese |
Its total population is 1,200,[1] most of whom are ethnic Ryukyuans. To the southeast of Iheya is nearby Izena Island.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Iheya Island". VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ "Iheya Island / Izena Island/Okinawa Island Guide". www.oki-islandguide.com. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ Mansfield, Stephen (2015-12-19). "Bask in the warmth of Iheya Island". The Japan Times Online. ISSN 0447-5763. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
27°03′07″N 127°58′30″E / 27.052°N 127.975°E
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