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Encyclopedia > Miyakojima, Okinawa

Miyakojima (宮古島市 -shi) is a city on several islands in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It was formed on October 1, 2005, when the city of Hirara, the towns of Irabu and Gusukube, and the village of Ueno merged. The towns and the village were in Miyako District, which as a result of the merger has one remaining village. Miyakojima has an area of 204.39 km² and, as of October 31, 2005, a population of 56,285, and a population density of 275.4 per km². Japan has three levels of government: national, prefectural, and municipal. ... Okinawa blew up 5/26/06 6:00am NST This article is about the prefecture. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hirara (平良市; -shi) is a city located in Okinawa, Japan on the island of Miyako. ... Irabu (伊良部町; -chou) is a town located in Miyako district, Okinawa, Japan. ... Gusukube (城辺町; -chou) is a town located in Miyako district, Okinawa, Japan. ... Ueno (上野村; -son) is a village located in Miyako district, Okinawa, Japan. ... Miyako (宮古郡; -gun) is a district located in Okinawa, Japan. ... October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The islands include

  1. Miyako
  2. Ikema
  3. Ogami
  4. Irabu
  5. Shimoji
  6. Kurima


 

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