Yoron, Kagoshima

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Yoron
与論町
Location of Yoron
Yoron's location in Kagoshima (Ōshima), Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū (Ryukyu)
Prefecture Kagoshima (Ōshima)
District Ōshima
Physical characteristics
Area 20.49 km² (7.91 sq mi)
Population (as of January 2008)
     Total 5,613
     Density 274 /km² (710 /sq mi)
Location 27°02′34″N, 128°25′40″E
Symbols
Tree Banyan and Kuroki (Symplocos kuroki)
Flower Hibiscus
Symbol of Yoron
Flag
Yoron Government Office
Mayor Seigo Minami
Address 891-9301
32-1 Chabana, Yoron-chō, Ōshima-gun, Kagoshima-ken
Phone number 0997-97-3111
Official website: Yoron Town

Yoron (与論町 Yoron-chō?) is a town located in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan. The town is on the island of Yoronjima.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,866 and the density of 286.29 persons per km². The total area is 20.49 km².

Yoron Airport (IATA: RNJ; ICAO: RORY) serves travellers to and from the island. Japan Air Commuter flies to Kagoshima and Okinoerabu Airports, and Ryukyu Air Commuter provides service to Naha Airport.

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Coordinates: 27°02′34″N, 128°25′40″E

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