Ō Shima

Ō Shima is a land-tied island in , . Ō Shima is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Nishi-Karatsu Station and Torishima.

Railway station
Photo: MaedaAkihiko, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a junction passenger railway station located in the city of , , . It is operated by Kyushu Railway Company.

Islet
Photo: そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is an islet.

Police station
Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Karatsu and Genkai.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is a city located in on the island of , . Its name, formed from the Japanese word roots 唐 kara, and 津 tsu, signifies its historical importance as an ancient trading port between Japan with China and Korea.

Town
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is a town located in , , . As of 31 May 2024, the town had an estimated population of 4,910 in 1918 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 35.92 km2. is situated 9 km west of Ō Shima.

Ō Shima

Latitude
33.47637° or 33° 28′ 35″ north
Longitude
129.96405° or 129° 57′ 51″ east
Elevation
117 metres (384 feet)
Open location code
8Q5FFXG7+GJ
Geo­Names ID
1853781
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Satellite Map

Discover Ō Shima from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Ō Shima” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “大島”

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