Yoronjima
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Yoronjima (与論島, Okinawan and Yoron: ユンヌ Yunnu; Okinoerabu: ユーヌ Yuunu, archaic Northern Ryukyuan: かゑふた Kawefuta), also known as Yoron, is one of the Amami Islands.[1]
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Geography | |
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Location | East China Sea |
Coordinates | 27°22′08″N 128°34′00″E |
Archipelago | Amami Islands |
Area | 20.8 km2 (8.0 sq mi) |
Coastline | 23.5 km (14.6 mi) |
Highest elevation | 98 m (322 ft) |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Prefectures | Kagoshima Prefecture |
District | Ōshima District |
Demographics | |
Population | 6,000 (2013) |
Ethnic groups | Ryukyuan, Japanese |
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The island, 20.8 km2 (8 sq. mi.) in area, has a population of approximately 6,000 people, and is administered as the town of Yoron, Kagoshima. Much of the island is within the borders of the Amami Guntō National Park.