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    Henza Island

    平安座島, Henzajima, Henza Jima

    26°21′N 127°58′E

    Henza Island (平安座島, Okinawan: Henza or Hyanza) is an islet in the Yokatsu Islands of Okinawa Prefecture. Japan. Situated next to Miyagi Island, the two are separated by a 3 to 10 meter wide channel.

    Henza island fotografie from Katsurenhiga, Uruma, Okinawa
    Henza island fotografie from Katsurenhiga, Uruma, Okinawa

    Renate Hano / CC BY-SA 4.0

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    26°21′N 127°58′E

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    Henza Island (平安座島, Okinawan: Henza or Hyanza) is an islet in the Yokatsu Islands of Okinawa Prefecture. Japan. Situated next to Miyagi Island, the two are separated by a 3 to 10 meter wide channel. Its only village, Yonashirohenza, is located in the very south of the island and has a population of roughly 1,800, with the rest of the island being used for oil refineries and tank farms. These oil refineries are restricted, meaning only the village and a road on the island's east side leading to Miyagi Island are open for public access.

    From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

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