| Awashimaura 粟島浦村 |
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| Location of Awashimaura in Niigata Prefecture | |
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Awashimaura
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu |
| Prefecture | Niigata Prefecture |
| District | Iwafune |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.86 km2 (3.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 438 |
| • Density | 44.4/km2 (115.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Village of Awashimaura |
Awashimaura (粟島浦村 Awashimaura-mura) is a village located on Awashima Island, in Iwafune District, Niigata, Japan.
As of 2005, the village has an estimated population of 438 and a density of 44.42 persons per km². The total area is 9.86 km².
Awashima is connected to the mainland by ferry from Iwafune port. The main industries are tourism and fishing.
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