Okinoerabujima

Overview

Okinoerabujima is an island in the southwestern part of the Amami archipelago, belonging to Ōshima District of Kagoshima Prefecture. It lies about 60 kilometers north of the main island of Okinawa, near latitude 27° north and longitude 128° east, and is made up of the two municipalities of Wadomari and China. The island covers about 93.63 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 14,000.

Highlights

• ●An island in the southwestern part of the Amami archipelago
• ●Comprising the two municipalities of Wadomari and China
• ●An island area of about 93.63 square kilometers
• ●Much of the island lies within the Amami Guntō National Park

History

Okinoerabujima belongs to Ōshima District of Kagoshima Prefecture and lies in the southwestern part of the Amami archipelago. It is located about 552 kilometers south of Kagoshima City and about 60 kilometers north of the main island of Okinawa, extending near latitude 27° north and longitude 128° east. The island is made up of the two municipalities of Wadomari and China, covers about 93.63 square kilometers, and has a population of roughly 14,000. Much of the island lies within the borders of the Amami Guntō National Park.

Map

27.3689, 128.5667 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive in the town area of Wadomari or China
2. 2Get an overview of the island's geography and position within the Amami archipelago
3. 3Take in the natural environment within the Amami Guntō National Park
4. 4Explore the coast and settlements to experience island life

Did you know?

💡 Much of the island lies within the borders of the Amami Guntō National Park.

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