Aoshima, Ehime
Native name: 青島 | |
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Aoshima Location in Japan | |
Geography | |
Location | Seto Inland Sea |
Coordinates | 33°44′10″N 132°28′55″E / 33.736°N 132.482°ECoordinates: 33°44′10″N 132°28′55″E / 33.736°N 132.482°E |
Area | 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi) |
Coastline | 4.2 km (2.61 mi) |
Highest elevation | 298 ft (90.8 m) |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Region | Shikoku |
Prefecture | Ehime Prefecture |
City | Ōzu, Ehime |
Demographics | |
Population | 50 (2013 estimate) |
Ethnic groups | Japanese |
Aoshima (青島 Aoshima), also known as Cat Island (猫の島 Neko no shima), is an island in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, known for its large number of feline residents. Cats outnumber humans by a ratio of approximately 6:1. They were introduced on ships in the area, but remained on the island and vastly repopulated.[1][2]
The island is roughly 1 mile (1.6 km) long. It was formerly part of Nagahama in Kita District, but, as of 2005, is part of Ōzu.
How to get there
To get to the Aoshima cat island, you can take a one-way boat from Port Nagahama, which takes around 30 minutes. The boat ride is located in front of JR Iyo-Nagahama Station.[3]
See also
- Tashirojima, cat island
- Ōkunoshima, rabbit island
References
- ↑ Kirkpatrick, Nick (March 3, 2015). "Cats outnumber people on this mysterious 'Cat Island'". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2015-03-03.
- ↑ Taylor, Alan (March 3, 2015). "A Visit to Aoshima, a Japanese 'Cat Island'". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2015-03-03.
- ↑ "Aoshima (Cat Island) - Ehime Travel Guide | Planetyze". Planetyze. Retrieved 2017-08-08.
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