Iheya Island

Iheya Island (Okinawan: 伊平屋島, Ihyaajima) is an island located in the Okinawa Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

Iheya Island
Native name:
伊平屋
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
ArchipelagoOkinawa Islands
Area20.66 km2 (7.98 sq mi)
Administration
Japan
PrefectureOkinawa Prefecture
Demographics
Population1,200
Ethnic groupsRyukyuan, Japanese

Its total population is 1,200, most of whom are ethnic Ryukyuans. To the southeast of Iheya is nearby Izena Island.

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