China, Kagoshima
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 China's location in Kagoshima (Ōshima), Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū (Ryukyu) |
| Prefecture | Kagoshima (Ōshima) |
| District | Ōshima |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 53.29 km² (20.58 sq mi) |
| Population (as of April 2008) | |
| Total | 6,753 |
| Density | 127 /km² (329 /sq mi) |
| Location | |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Banyan |
| Flower | Hibiscus |
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| China Government Office | |
| Mayor | Masamori Hirayasu |
| Address | 〒891-9295 307, China, China-chō, Ōshima-gun, Kagoshima-ken |
| Phone number | 0997-93-3111 |
| Official website: China Town | |
China (知名町 China-chō?) (pronounced [ʨina]) is a town located in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan.
As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 6,753 and the density of 127 persons per km². The total area is 53.29 km².
Sugar cane, potato and peanut farming are popular. Flower farming is also popular.
There is a small Japanese Military Base present with radar / communications installation.
China is one of only two towns is on Okinoerabu Island. The main ship port and airport is in the other town on the island, in Wadomari.
[edit] External links
- Official website in Japanese
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