Koshikijima Islands
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The Koshikijima Islands (甑島列島, Koshikishima-rettō[1]) in the East China Sea are an island chain located 38 kilometres (21 nmi; 24 mi) west of the port city of Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima.
Quick Facts Native name: 甑島列島 Koshikishima Rettō, Geography ...
Native name: 甑島列島 Koshikishima Rettō | |
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Geography | |
Location | East China Sea |
Coordinates | 31.75328°N 129.78424°E / 31.75328; 129.78424 |
Archipelago | yes |
Total islands | 11 |
Major islands | 3 |
Area | 118.68 km2 (45.82 sq mi) |
Length | 39 km (24.2 mi) |
Width | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Prefecture | Kagoshima Prefecture |
City | Satsumasendai |
Demographics | |
Population | 5576 (2010) |
Pop. density | 47/km2 (122/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Japanese |
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