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Katsuren Peninsula


The Katsuren Peninsula (勝連半島 Katsuren hantō?, Okinawan: Kacchin) is a peninsula on Okinawa Island. It is bordered by Nakagusuku Bay to the south, Kin Bay to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The entire peninsula is part of Uruma City.Katsuren Castle is on the south-central part of the peninsula. The Kaichū Dōro is a road connecting the Katsuren Peninsula to Henza Island. Offshore, coral reefs are found.

Buckner Bay - White Beach Naval Port Facility is located on the Katsuren Peninsula. There once was a plan, the "White Beach Plan," to relocate United States Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to the White Beach Training Area. However, it was not effected.

Coordinates: 26°19′N 127°54′E / 26.32°N 127.90°E / 26.32; 127.90



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