Aragusuku Islands

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Aragusuku Islands
パナリ
Map
Geography
Coordinates24°13′05″N 123°55′53″E / 24.21806°N 123.93139°E / 24.21806; 123.93139
ArchipelagoRyukyu Islands
Administration
Okinawa Prefecture
Taketomi
Demographics
Population15
Ethnic groupsRyukyuan, Japanese

The Aragusuku Islands (Japanese: 新城島, Aragusuku-jima, Yaeyama: パナリ, Panari[1][2]) consist of two smaller islets, named Kamiji and Shimoji.[1] They are located in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

Aragusuku has a population of 15,[1] and is administered by the town of Taketomi on nearby Iriomote.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Aragusuku Island". VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  2. ^ "ARAGUSUKU island | HIRATA TOURISM" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-10-16.