Japan Okinawa Map

Our Okinawa prefecture map has 5 slides with English and Japanese names labeled.

沖縄県の地図, 11市、11町、19村を含む41の自治体に分かれている。

1. Japan Okinawa Prefecture Location
2. Japan Okinawa Prefecture Outline
3. Blank Okinawa Map with Municipalities
4. Label Okinawa Map with English names of Municipalities
5. Label Okinawa Map with Japanese names of Municipalities

Okinawa prefecture is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan, with the division of 41 municipalities including 11 cities, 11 towns and 19 villages. Naha is the capital and largest city of Okinawa prefecture with a population of 317 thousand in 2021. The neighboring prefecture is the Satsunan Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture from southwest.

• The 11 cities are Ginowan City, Ishigaki City, Itoman City, Miyakojima City, Nago City, Naha City, Nanjo City, Okinawa City, Tomigusuku City, Urasoe City, and Uruma City.
• The 11 towns are Chatan-cho, Haebaru-cho, Kadena-cho, Kin-cho, Kumejima-cho, Motobu-cho, Nishihara-cho, Taketomi-cho, Yaese-cho, Yonabaru-cho, and Yonaguni-cho.
• The 19 village are Aguni-son, Ginoza-son, Higashi-son, Ie-son, Iheya-son, Izena-son, Kitadaito-son, Kunigami-son, Minamidaito-son, Nakagusuku-son, Nakijin-son, Ogimi-son, Onna-son, Tarama-son, Tokashiki-son, Tonaki-son, Yomitan-son, Zamami-son, and Kitanakagusuku-mura.

Okinawa Prefecture comprises hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands. As of September 2021, the prefecture had a population of approximately 1,457,162 people, covering an area of around 2,271 square kilometers. Okinawa’s population is known for its unique cultural heritage and the longevity of its people, with the prefecture being home to a large number of centenarians.

Economy

Okinawa’s economy is diverse, with a significant focus on tourism, agriculture, and the United States military presence. The prefecture is renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and subtropical climate, making it a popular tourist destination. Agriculture plays a crucial role in the local economy, with products such as sugarcane, pineapple, and shikuwasa (a citrus fruit) being major exports. Additionally, the presence of numerous U.S. military bases has a considerable impact on the local economy.

Importance

Okinawa Prefecture holds immense historical and cultural importance due to its unique Ryukyuan heritage, which is distinct from traditional Japanese culture. The region’s rich history is evident in its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Shuri Castle and the Ryukyu Kingdom’s Gusuku Sites. Furthermore, Okinawa’s strategic location in the Asia-Pacific region has made it a focal point for international relations and trade, particularly due to its proximity to Taiwan and China.

Japan has 47 Prefectures in total. You can check other Prefecture maps as well.

They are Aichi, Akita, Aomori, Chiba, Ehime, Fukui, Fukuoka, Fukushima, Gifu, Gunma, Hiroshima, Hokkaidō, Hyōgo, Ibaraki, Ishikawa, Iwate, Kagawa, Kagoshima, Kanagawa, Kōchi, Kumamoto, Kyoto, Mie, Miyagi, Miyazaki, Nagano, Nagasaki, Nara, Niigata, Ōita, Okayama, Okinawa, Osaka, Saga, Saitama, Shiga, Shimane, Shizuoka, Tochigi, Tokushima, Tokyo, Tottori, Toyama, Wakayama, Yamagata, Yamaguchi, and Yamanashi.

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