Aogashima, Tokyo

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Aogashima Village
青ヶ島村
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Tokyo Metropolis
Physical characteristics
Area 5.98 km² (2.31 sq mi)
Population (as of April 1, 2008)
     Total 198
     Density 35.5 /km² (92 /sq mi)
Symbols
Tree None
Flower None
Bird None
Symbol of Aogashima Village
Flag
Aogashima Village Government Office
Address 100-1701
Aogashima-mura, Mubanchi
Phone number 04996-9-0111
Official website: Aogashima Village
Map of Izu Islands
Map of Izu Islands

Aogashima (青ヶ島村 Aogashima-mura?) is a village located in Tokyo, Japan. As of April 1, 2008, the village had a population of 198 people and an area of 5.98km². Aogashima is the least populous municipality in the whole of Japan. It is not located in a district, but is part of the Hachijō Subprefecture.

[edit] Geography

Located on the isolated island of Aogashima, it is 358.4km south of mainland Tokyo. It is part of the Izu Islands, and is 71.4km apart from the closest isle of Hachijojima.

[edit] Education

Because Aogashima has a small population, there is one school that is available to elementary and the junior high school students.

  • Aogashima Elementary-Junior High School

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