Miyagi Island (Uruma, Okinawa)
宮城島 | |
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Aerial view of Miyagi Island | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 26°22′11″N 127°59′01″E / 26.36972°N 127.98361°E |
| Archipelago | Ryukyu Islands |
| Area | 5.54 km2 (2.14 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 121.4 m (398.3 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Okinawa Prefecture | |
| Uruma City | |
| Demographics | |
| Ethnic groups | Ryukyuan, Japanese |
Miyagi Island or Miyagijima (宮城島, Japanese: Miyagi-jima, Okinawan: Naagushiku-jima) is an island located in the Yokatsu Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is also known as Takanaharijima (タカナハリジマ) in the Okinawan language, meaning "a high and distant island". This is a reference to its greater elevation compared to other nearby landmarks.
Miyagi Island is connected to the main Okinawa Island through a bridge that runs across Henza Island, making it accessible by car or bus. There are four villages on the island: Uehara (上原), Miyagi (宮城), Tōbaru (桃原) and Ikemi (池味).