Henza Island
Henza Island (平安座島, Henza-jima, Okinawan: Henza or Hyanza) is an islet in the Yokatsu Islands of Okinawa Prefecture. Japan.[1] Situated next to Miyagi Island, the two are separated by a 3 to 10 meter wide channel.[2]
Native name: 平安座島 | |
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| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 26°20′57″N 127°57′36″E |
| Archipelago | Yokatsu Islands (Ryukyu Islands) |
| Administration | |
| Okinawa Prefecture | |
| Uruma City | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,800+ |
| Ethnic groups | Ryukyuan, Japanese |
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.[2] 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.
References
- "Henza Island". VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-01-27.
- Walker, Robert (2014). Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands The First Comprehensive Guide to the Entire Ryukyu Island Chain. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 9781462914319.
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