Uro
Uro is a locality in Ōgimi Son, Kunigami District, Okinawa. Uro is situated nearby to the quarter Kijoka, as well as near Oshikawa.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ogimi and Higashi.
Ogimi
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Ogimi is a small village in the northern part of Okinawa Island, Japan, known as part of the Yanbaru region — a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The village sits between lush subtropical forest and the East China Sea, and is famous for its longevity: it has one of the highest concentrations of centenarians in the world.
Higashi
Village
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Higashi is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. 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. Higashi is situated 6 km south of Uro.
Kunigami
Village
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Kunigami is a village in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the north tip of Okinawa Island, with the East China Sea to the west, Pacific Ocean to the east, and villages of Higashi and Ōgimi to the south. Kunigami is situated 7 km north of Uro.
Uro
- Type: Locality
- Location: Ōgimi Son, Kunigami District, Okinawa, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
26.68333° or 26° 41′ northLongitude
128.15° or 128° 9′ eastElevation
249 metres (817 feet)Open location code
7QRCM4MX+8XGeoNames ID
1849180
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