Chichijima
| Native name: Japanese: 父島 | |
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Map of Chichijima, Anijima and Otoutojima
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| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 27°4′0″N 142°12′30″E / 27.06667°N 142.20833°E |
| Archipelago | Ogasawara Islands |
| Area | 23.45 km2 (9.05 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 326 m (1,070 ft) |
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Japan
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| Tokyo Metropolis | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2,000 (2009) |
| Pop. density | 85.3 /km2 (220.9 /sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Japanese |
Chichijima (父島?, Father Island), formerly known as Peel Island and in the 19th century known to the English as part of the Bonin Islands, is the largest island in the Ogasawara archipelago. Chichi-jima is approximately 240 kilometres (150 mi) north of Iwo Jima. The island is within the political boundaries of Ogasawara Town, Ogasawara Subprefecture, Tokyo, Japan. 2,000 people live on its land area of 24 km2.
Chichijima is located at 27°4′0″N 142°12′30″E / 27.06667°N 142.20833°ECoordinates: 27°4′0″N 142°12′30″E / 27.06667°N 142.20833°E. There are currently around 2,000 people living on the island, and the island's area is about 24 km2.
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