Kuroshima (Kagoshima)
Island within Satsunan Islands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kuroshima (黒島), is one of the Satsunan Islands, usually classed with the Ōsumi Islands, belonging to Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The island, 15.37 km2 in area, has a population of 199 people. The island can only be reached by ferry service to the city of Kagoshima on the mainland, as there is no airport. Travel time is about 6 hours. The islanders are dependent mainly on fishing, agriculture and seasonal tourism.
Quick Facts Native name: Japanese: 黒島, Geography ...
Native name: Japanese: 黒島 | |
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Geography | |
Location | East China Sea |
Coordinates | 30°50′5.6″N 129°57′20.7″E |
Archipelago | Ōsumi Islands |
Area | 15.37 km2 (5.93 sq mi) |
Coastline | 71.7 km (44.55 mi) |
Highest elevation | 621.9 m (2040.4 ft) |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Kagoshima | |
Demographics | |
Population | 199 (2010) |
Pop. density | 12.94/km2 (33.51/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Japanese |
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