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    Hamahiga Island

    浜比嘉島, Hamahigashima, Hamahiga Shima

    26°19′N 127°57′E

    Hamahiga Island (浜比嘉島, Okinawan: Bamahija-shima) is an island located in the Yokatsu Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Its administered by the city of Uruma and is located near the Katsuren Peninsula. The island has an area of 2.09 square kilometers.

    Hamahiga ohashi Bridge
    Hamahiga ohashi Bridge

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    Terrain

    26°19′N 127°57′E

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    Hamahiga Island (浜比嘉島, Okinawan: Bamahija-shima) is an island located in the Yokatsu Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Its administered by the city of Uruma and is located near the Katsuren Peninsula. The island has an area of 2.09 square kilometers. Hamahiga has a total population of 600 people. There are two villages on the island, Hama (浜) to the north and Higa (比嘉) to the south.

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    Also in Okinawa Islands

    Also in Ryukyu Islands

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