Location East China Sea Coastline 2.5 km (1.55 mi) Ethnic groups -uninhabited- Area 50 ha | Archipelago Tokara Islands Highest elevation 301 m (988 ft) Elevation 301 m Island group Tokara Islands | |
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Kogajajima (小臥蛇島) is an uninhabited volcanic island located in the Tokara Islands, part of the Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
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Map of Kogajajima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Kogajajima is located 5.6 kilometres (3.0 nmi) east-southeast from Gajajima. It is the partial exposed portion of an eroded lava dome of a stratovolcano arising from the ocean floor, to a maximum height of 301 metres (988 ft) above sea level. No volcanic activity has been recorded in historic times.
The local climate is classified as subtropical, with a rainy season from May through September.
History
Kogajajima does not appear to have ever had permanent human habitation.
During the Edo period, Kogajajima was part of Satsuma Domain and was administered as part of Kawabe District. In 1896, the island was transferred to the administrative control of Ōshima District, Kagoshima, and from 1911 was administered as part of the village of Toshima, Kagoshima. From 1946-1952, the island was administered by the United States as part of the Provisional Government of Northern Ryukyu Islands.