Country Japan Area 116.1 km² Prefecture Kagoshima Prefecture District Izumi District, Kagoshima | Region Kyushu Population 12,173 (2003) Local time Monday 9:26 AM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Website www.town.nagashima.lg.jp Weather 12°C, Wind E at 18 km/h, 71% Humidity | ||
Nagashima (長島町, Nagashima-chō) is a town located in Izumi District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Nagashima Izumi District Kagoshima Prefecture Japan
- Demography
- Geography
- Economy
- Attractions
- Transportation
- References
Map of Nagashima, Izumi District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Demography
On March 20, 2006 the town of Azuma, from Izumi District, was merged into Nagashima.
As of this merger (but with 2003 population statistics), the town has an estimated population of 12,173 and a density of 105 persons per km². The total area is 116.13 km².
Geography
Nagashima is a small island located just south of Amakusa and connected to mainland Kyūshū via the Kuronoseto bridge. It is primarily a farming and fishing community.
Economy
Nagashima's chief exports are satsumaimo (sweet potatoes), shōchū, and buri (yellowtail). Some of Kagoshima's most well known shōchū is distilled in Nagashima. Such brands include Shimabijin (Beautiful Islander), Shimaotome (Island maiden), Shimamusume (Island Daughter), and DanDan ("thank you" in Kagoshima dialect).
Attractions
Transportation
Nagashima is accessible by car (via the Kuronoseto bride from Izumi District) or by Ferry from Amakusa or Kumamoto.