Yagishiri Island
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Yagishiri Island (焼尻島, Yagishiri-tō) is a small, sparsely populated island in the Sea of Japan, 23 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Haboro Bay in Haboro, Hokkaido.[1][2] The island, along with neighboring Teuri Island on its west side, belongs to the town of Haboro in Rumoi Subprefecture. It is noted for its dense forests; fully two-thirds of it remains forested.[3]
Quick Facts Native name: 焼尻島, Yagishiri-tō, Geography ...
Native name: 焼尻島, Yagishiri-tō | |
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Geography | |
Location | East Asia |
Coordinates | 44°26′N 141°24′E |
Archipelago | Japanese archipelago |
Area | 5.34 km2 (2.06 sq mi) |
Length | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
Width | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
Highest elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
Highest point | Central Yagishiri Island |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Prefecture | Hokkaido |
Subprefecture | Rumoi Subprefecture |
District | Tomamae District |
Town | Haboro |
Demographics | |
Population | 273 (2010) |
Pop. density | 51/km2 (132/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Ainu Japanese |
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