Hirado Island
Hirado Island (平戸島, Hiradoshima) (also previously named Hiranoshima and Firando Island) is the 4th largest island in Nagasaki Prefecture, located in the Sea of Japan. The entire island and the part of the nearby Kyushu mainland is administered as part of Hirado city. The island's highest peak is Mount Yasumandake 535 m (1,755 ft). Saikai National Park comprise 24% of the island's total area.
Native name: 平戸島 Hiradoshima | |
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Hirado Island Location in Japan | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Sea of Japan |
| Coordinates | 33°22′5″N 129°33′13″E |
| Area | 163.42 km2 (63.10 sq mi) |
| Length | 32 km (19.9 mi) |
| Width | 10 km (6 mi) |
| Coastline | 203.5 km (126.45 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 535 m (1755 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Yasumandake |
| Administration | |
Japan | |
| Prefecture | Nagasaki Prefecture |
| city | Hirado |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 21355 (2005) |
| Pop. density | 131/km2 (339/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Japanese |
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