Ogami Island

Ōgami Island (大神島, Ōgami-jima), Ōgami dialect: Ukam, is one of the islands of the Miyako Islands. It is about 4km north of Miyako-jima (island) and belongs to Miyakojima City, which was created in 2005 by a merger of many smaller towns on the island chain. Before the merger, it belonged to Hirara City. The area is 0.24 km², and the population is 35.^[1]

Ōgami Island

Native name: Ōgami-jima (大神島)
Aerial view of Ōgami-jima
Ōgami Island is north of Miyako Island, and east of Ikema Island
Geography
Location	Okinawa Prefecture
Coordinates	24°54′59.4″N 125°18′28.6″E
Archipelago	Miyako Islands
Total islands	1
Area	0.24 km2 (0.093 sq mi)[1]
Administration
Japan
Demographics
Population	35[1] (2019)
Pop. density	145.83/km2 (377.7/sq mi)
Ethnic groups	Ryukyuan, Japanese

Transportation

The island has no airport and is not connected by bridge to any other island. The only way to reach it is to take a boat from Miyako-jima. There are four round-trip boat rides per day and it takes around 15 minutes per trip.^[2][3]

Population

Settlements are concentrated on the south coast of the island, near the port. There is also another settlement near the center of the island, at the highest point.

Economy

The island's economy is based on fishing, with dried octopus being a specialty. In recent years, the island has tried to promote tourism by setting up a tourism website.

Demographics

The population of the islands is approximately 35 people, most of whom are elderly.^[4] The island's population is expected to decrease as residents age.

Language

Older residents speak the Ōgami dialect,^[5] a dialect of Miyakoan that is phonologically different from other Miyakoan dialects. Like Miyakoan itself, the dialect is in danger of dying out as younger residents do not speak it.

Gallery

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  The Island seen from a distance
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  The port and a boat
• Several views, 2020
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  Local food
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  A road near the port
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  Curved road and view
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  View of the port from the highest point on the island