Akusekijima
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For the asteroid, see 10164 Akusekijima.
Akusekijima (悪石島), is one of the Tokara Islands, a subgroup of the Satsunan Islands belonging to Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The island, 7.42 km² in area, has a population of 59 persons. The island can only be reached by boat, as it has no airport; there is a ferry service twice per week to the city of Kagoshima on the mainland. Travel time is about 11 hours. The islanders are dependent mainly on fishing and seasonal tourism.
Quick Facts Native name: Japanese: 悪石島, Geography ...
Native name: Japanese: 悪石島 | |
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Geography | |
Location | East China Sea |
Coordinates | 29°27′06″N 129°36′04″E |
Archipelago | Tokara Islands |
Area | 7.49 km2 (2.89 sq mi) |
Length | 3.2 km (1.99 mi) |
Width | 2.5 km (1.55 mi) |
Coastline | 12.64 km (7.854 mi) |
Highest elevation | 584 m (1916 ft) |
Highest point | Midake |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Demographics | |
Population | 59 (2004) |
Pop. density | 7.87/km2 (20.38/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Japanese |
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