Higashi, Okinawa
Higashi (東村, Higashi-son, Kunigami: Agaarijimaa, Okinawan: Agarijima) is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Higashi 東村 Agarijima | |
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Village | |
 Higashi Village Office | |
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 Location of Higashi in Okinawa Prefecture | |
  Higashi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 26°38′0″N 128°9′25″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture |
| District | Kunigami |
| Area | |
| • Total | 81.79 km2 (31.58 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2016) | |
| • Total | 1,683 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (53/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| Website | www |
As of 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,683 and a population density of 21 persons per km². The total area is 81.79 km².
Notable residents
- Ai Miyazato, golfer
- Yūsaku Miyazato, golfer
See also
External links
- Higashi official website (in Japanese)
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