Nishihara, Okinawa

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The location of Nishhara in Okinawa.
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The location of Nishhara in Okinawa.

Nishihara (西原町 -chō) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan.

As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 34,033 and a density of 2149 persons per km². The total area is 15.84 km².

Situated 10 km northeast of the city hall of Naha, Nishihara is surrounded by the cities, towns, and villages of Naha, Urasoe, Ginowan, Haebaru, Yonabaru, and Nakagusuku.

Because both the University of the Ryukyus and the Okinawa Christian Junior College are located in Nishihara, and the Okinawa International University is located nearby, Nishihara's municipal slogan is "Education Town".

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