Ōshima Strait

The Ōshima Strait is a strait between the islands of and in . It is part of the Amami Guntō National Park. From the western most side to the eastern most side of the strait, the strait measures 17.5 miles long.
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  • Strait
  • …is also known as “Ōshima-kaikyō”
  • …was formerly known as “Porpoise Strait”
  • Description: Body of water in Japan

Places of Interest

Highlights include 町立油井中学校.
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Ōshima Strait

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Latitude
28.16973° or 28° 10′ 11″ north
Longitude
129.27503° or 129° 16′ 30″ east
Open location code
7QWF579G+V2
Geo­Names ID
1853736
Wiki­data ID
Q49114310

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Japanese—“Ōshima Strait” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “ŌShima Kaikyō”
  • Chinese: “大島海峽”
  • Japanese: “大島海峡”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Chinoura and Yui.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Yuikojima Island and Shiba Zaki.

Kagoshima: Highlights

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