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{{Short description|Island within Ryukyu Islands}} |
{{Short description|Island within Ryukyu Islands}} |
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{{Infobox islands |
{{Infobox islands |
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|name = |
|name = Ōgami Island |
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|map_image = Miyako map.jpg |
|map_image = Miyako map.jpg |
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|map_caption = |
|map_caption = Ōgami Island is north of Miyako Island, and east of Ikema Island |
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|image_name = File:Ogamijima Okinawa Japan01s3s1800.jpg |
|image_name = File:Ogamijima Okinawa Japan01s3s1800.jpg |
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|image_size = 275px |
|image_size = 275px |
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|image_caption = Aerial view of |
|image_caption = Aerial view of Ōgami-jima |
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|locator_map = |
|locator_map = |
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|native_name = {{nihongo||大神島| |
|native_name = {{nihongo||大神島|Ōgami-jima}} |
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|native_name_link = |
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|location = [[Okinawa Prefecture]] |
|location = [[Okinawa Prefecture]] |
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|total_islands =1 |
|total_islands =1 |
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|area_km2 = 0.24 |
|area_km2 = 0.24 |
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|area_footnotes = <ref name="visitokinawa_ogami">[https://www.visitokinawa.jp/destinations/miyako-region/ogami "Ogami Island - |
|area_footnotes = <ref name="visitokinawa_ogami">[https://www.visitokinawa.jp/destinations/miyako-region/ogami "Ogami Island - Visit Okinawa"], 2019. Retrieved on 4 Aug 2021.</ref> |
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|country = Japan |
|country = Japan |
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'''Ōgami Island''' (大神島, ''Ōgami-jima)'', [[Miyakoan language|Ōgami dialect]]: ''Ukam'', is one of the islands of the [[Miyako Islands]]. It is about 4km north of [[Miyako-jima|Miyako-jima (island)]] and belongs to [[Miyakojima, Okinawa|Miyakojima City]], which was created in 2005 by a merger of many smaller towns on the island chain. Before the merger, it belonged to [[Hirara, Okinawa|Hirara City]]. The area is 0.24 km<sup>2</sup>, and the population is 35.<ref name="visitokinawa_ogami" /> |
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== Transportation == |
== Transportation == |
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The island has no airport and is not connected by bridge to other |
The island has no airport and is not connected by bridge to any other island. The only way to reach it is by boat. There are four round-trip boat rides per day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=島から出られない…人口20人の切実な問題 沖縄・大神島、旅客船が故障中 |url=https://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/articles/-/365865|access-date=2021-08-04|website=沖縄タイムス+プラス|language=ja}}</ref> |
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== Population == |
== Population == |
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== Economy == |
== Economy == |
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The island's economy is based on fishing, with dried [[octopus]] being a specialty. In recent years, the |
The island's economy is based on fishing, with dried [[octopus]] being a specialty. In recent years, the island has tried to promote tourism by setting up a tourism website. |
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== Demographics == |
== Demographics == |
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The population of the islands is approximately 35 people, most of whom are elderly.<ref>{{Cite web|title=大神島│宮古島から4km離島案内|url=https://o-gamijima.com/|access-date=2021-08-04|website= |
The population of the islands is approximately 35 people, most of whom are elderly.<ref>{{Cite web|title=大神島│宮古島から4km離島案内|url=https://o-gamijima.com/|access-date=2021-08-04|website=大神島}}</ref> The island's population is expected to decrease as residents age. |
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== Language == |
== Language == |
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Older residents speak the Ōgami dialect,<ref>{{Cite journal|last=NetCommons|date=1999-12-27|title=南琉球大神島方言の音対応と音変化|url=https://iwate-u.repo.nii.ac.jp/index.php?active_action=repository_view_main_item_detail&page_id=13&block_id=21&item_id=11487&item_no=1|journal=岩手大学教育学部研究年報 = Annual report of the Faculty of Education, University of Iwate|language=ja|volume=59|issue=2|pages=39–53|issn=0367-7370}}</ref> a dialect of [[Miyakoan language|Miyakoan]] that is phonologically different from other Miyakoan dialects. Like Miyakoan itself, the dialect is in danger of dying out as younger residents do not speak it. |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
Latest revision as of 19:40, 28 March 2024
Native name: Ōgami-jima (大神島) | |
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Geography | |
Location | Okinawa Prefecture |
Coordinates | 24°54′59.4″N 125°18′28.6″E / 24.916500°N 125.307944°E |
Archipelago | Miyako Islands |
Total islands | 1 |
Area | 0.24 km2 (0.093 sq mi)[1] |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Demographics | |
Population | 35[1] (2019) |
Pop. density | 145.83/km2 (377.7/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Ryukyuan, Japanese |
Ōgami Island (大神島, Ōgami-jima), Ōgami dialect: Ukam, is one of the islands of the Miyako Islands. It is about 4km north of Miyako-jima (island) and belongs to Miyakojima City, which was created in 2005 by a merger of many smaller towns on the island chain. Before the merger, it belonged to Hirara City. The area is 0.24 km2, and the population is 35.[1]
Transportation[edit]
The island has no airport and is not connected by bridge to any other island. The only way to reach it is by boat. There are four round-trip boat rides per day.[2]
Population[edit]
Settlements are concentrated on the south coast of the island, near the port. There is also another settlement near the center of the island, at the highest point.
Economy[edit]
The island's economy is based on fishing, with dried octopus being a specialty. In recent years, the island has tried to promote tourism by setting up a tourism website.
Demographics[edit]
The population of the islands is approximately 35 people, most of whom are elderly.[3] The island's population is expected to decrease as residents age.
Language[edit]
Older residents speak the Ōgami dialect,[4] a dialect of Miyakoan that is phonologically different from other Miyakoan dialects. Like Miyakoan itself, the dialect is in danger of dying out as younger residents do not speak it.
Gallery[edit]
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The Island seen from a distance
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The port and a boat
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Local food
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A road near the port
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Curved road and view
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View of the port from the highest point on the island
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Ogami Island - Visit Okinawa", 2019. Retrieved on 4 Aug 2021.
- ^ "島から出られない…人口20人の切実な問題 沖縄・大神島、旅客船が故障中". 沖縄タイムス+プラス (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-08-04.
- ^ "大神島│宮古島から4km離島案内". 大神島. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
- ^ NetCommons (1999-12-27). "南琉球大神島方言の音対応と音変化". 岩手大学教育学部研究年報 = Annual report of the Faculty of Education, University of Iwate (in Japanese). 59 (2): 39–53. ISSN 0367-7370.