Shimokoshikijima
下甑島, Shimokoshikishima Island, Shimokoshiki Shima
31°42′N 129°43′E
Shimokoshiki Island (下甑島, Shimokoshiki-shima) is the largest island in the Koshikishima Islands. Its coasts are washed by East China Sea. The island's highest peak is Mount Otake 604 m (1,982 ft) housing a long-range radar station of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at 31.694625°N 129.715992°E / 31.694625; 129.715992.
Terrain
31°42′N 129°43′E
Overview
Shimokoshiki Island (下甑島, Shimokoshiki-shima) is the largest island in the Koshikishima Islands. Its coasts are washed by East China Sea. The island's highest peak is Mount Otake 604 m (1,982 ft) housing a long-range radar station of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at 31.694625°N 129.715992°E / 31.694625; 129.715992.
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Nearest islands
- Nakakoshiki Island15 km
- Nakajima17 km
- Kamikoshikijima21 km
Also in Koshikijima Islands
Kamikoshikijima
44.2 km²▲ 423 m
Major islands
Nakakoshiki Island
7.3 km²▲ 296 m
Minor islands
Nakajima
0.34 km²▲ 114 m
Minor islands
Sources
Facts
Photographs
- Shimokoshiki-katanoura. 国土地理院 / CC BY 4.0