Kumejima
久米島町 | |
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Town | |
 Aerial view | |
 Flag  Emblem | |
 Location of Kumejima in Okinawa Prefecture | |
  Kumejima Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 26°20′27″N 126°48′18″E / 26.34083°N 126.80500°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu (Ryukyu) |
| Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture |
| District | Shimajiri |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Haruo Ota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 63.5 km2 (24.5 sq mi) |
| Population (October 2020) | |
| • Total | 7,192 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | www |
Kumejima (久米島町, Kumejima-chō, Okinawan: Kumishima) is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The town consists of the islands of Kume, Ōjima, Ōhajima, Torishima, and Iōtorishima. Among the islands, only Kumejima and Ōjima are populated. Kumejima is located approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of Naha.[1] The town can be accessed by the New Kumejima Ferry, Japan Transocean Air, or Ryukyu Air Commuter. Kumejima Airport serves the island. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,192 and a population density of 110 inhabitants per square kilometre (280/sq mi).[2] The total area is 63.50 km2 (24.52 sq mi).
Kume Island is often said to be one of the most beautiful of the Okinawa Islands. It is well known for its textiles, called Kumejima-tsumugi which are designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property. The town is also known for its Kumesen Awamori (Okinawan sake) and deep sea water. Kumejima's main industries are sugar cane (sato-kibi), tourism, and deep seawater products.[1]