China, Kagoshima
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China 知名町 |
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Yakomo Beach
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 Location of China in Kagoshima Prefecture |
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 China
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| Coordinates: 27°21′0″N 128°34′0″E / 27.35000°N 128.56667°ECoordinates: 27°21′0″N 128°34′0″E / 27.35000°N 128.56667°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kyushu (Amami Islands) | ||
| Prefecture | Kagoshima Prefecture | ||
| District | Ōshima | ||
| Government | |||
| • -Mayor | Masamori Hirayasu | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 53.29 km2 (20.58 sq mi) | ||
| Population (June 1, 2013) | |||
| • Total | 6,506 | ||
| • Density | 122/km2 (320/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Banyan | ||
| -Flower | Hibiscus | ||
| Phone number | 0997-93-3111 | ||
| Address | 307, China, China-chō, Ōshima-gun, Kagoshima-ken 891-9295 | ||
| Website | www |
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China (知名町 China-chō?, IPA: [tɕina]) is a town located on Okinoerabujima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
As of June 2013, the town has an estimated population of 6,506 and a population density of 122 persons per km². The total area is 53.29 km².
China is located on the southern end of Okinoerabujima. The town's one kilometre-long Yakomo Beach is about five minutes from the harbor by bus.NHK describes it as one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Other natural seaside attractions include Ushishi Beach (ウシシ海岸) and Tamina Cape (田皆岬).
Another tourist attraction in the town is the 3,500-meter long Shōryū Caves (昇竜洞). They were discovered in 1963 and partially opened to the public that same year.
The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September. The area is subject to frequent typhoons.
China Village was founded in 1888. As with all of Okinoerabujima, the village came under the administration of the United States from 1 July 1946 to 25 December 1953. It was promoted from village to town status in 1946.
Sugar cane, sweet potato, and peanut farming are popular. Floriculture is also practiced. A total of 1,958 hectares of land are under cultivation in the town. However, due to the lack of local jobs, there has been an outflow of residents.
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