Miyake-jima
Volcanic island in the Izu island archipelago / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Miyake-jima (三宅島, "Miyake Island") is a volcanic island in the Izu archipelago in the Philippine Sea approximately 180 kilometers (110 mi) southeast of Tokyo, Japan.[1] As with the other islands in the Izu Island group, Miyake-jima forms part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
Quick Facts Native name: 三宅島, Geography ...
Native name: 三宅島 | |
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Geography | |
Location | Philippine Sea |
Coordinates | 34.079°N 139.529°E / 34.079; 139.529 |
Archipelago | Izu Islands |
Area | 55.44 km2 (21.41 sq mi) |
Coastline | 38.3 km (23.8 mi) |
Highest elevation | 775.1 m (2543 ft) |
Highest point | Oyama |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Prefecture | Tokyo |
Subprefecture | Miyake Subprefecture |
Village | Miyake |
Demographics | |
Population | 2,460 (2019) |
Pop. density | 44.37/km2 (114.92/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Japanese |
Additional information | |
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