Shimoji-shima

Shimoji Island
Native name:
Shimoji-shima (下地島)
Shimoji Island seen from the SSE.
Map
Geography
LocationOkinawa Prefecture
Coordinates24°48′58″N 125°9′25″E / 24.81611°N 125.15694°E / 24.81611; 125.15694
ArchipelagoMiyako Islands
Area9.68 km2 (3.74 sq mi)[1]
Highest elevation21.6 m (70.9 ft)
Administration
PrefectureOkinawa Prefecture
Demographics
Population76 (2015 national census)[1]
Ethnic groupsRyukyuan, Japanese

Shimoji-shima (下地島), (Miyako: Sïmuzï) is one of the Miyako Islands, a part of the Ryukyu Islands. The island is administered by Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The island is connected to Irabu Island via Nakaji Bridge (仲地橋).[1]

Shimoji Island is to the west of Miyako Island

Shimoji-shima is included within the Irabu Prefectural Natural Park and is the main setting for the anime series Stratos 4.

Shimojishima Airport is located on the island.

  1. ^ a b c "Remote island related materials (離 島 関 係 資 料)" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-02-15. Retrieved 2020-02-15.