Chatan, Okinawa
Chatan (北谷町, Chatan-chō, Okinawan: Chatan, Northern Ryukyuan: きたたん Kitatan) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016 the town had an estimated population of 28,578 and the density of 2,100 per km². The total area of Chatan is 13.62 square kilometres (5.26 sq mi). 53.5% of the land area of the town is covered by United States military bases.
Chatan
北谷町 | |
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Town | |
Montage of Chatan | |
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Flag Emblem | |
Location of Chatan in Okinawa Prefecture | |
Chatan Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 26°19′12″N 127°45′50″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture |
| District | Nakagami |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Masashi Toguchi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.62 km2 (5.26 sq mi) |
| Population (October 2016) | |
| • Total | 28,578 |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
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