Okoku
Okoku is a locality in Nanjō Shi, Okinawa. Okoku is situated nearby to the quarter Sashiki-Shinzato, as well as near the locality Tsuhako.Places of Interest
Highlights include AEON Haebaru Shopping Centre and Tamagusuku Castle.
AEON Haebaru Shopping Centre
Shopping center
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AEON Haebaru Shopping Centre is a shopping center, which is situated 4 km northwest of Okoku.
Tamagusuku Castle
Castle
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Tamagusuku Castle is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Nanjō, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the oldest castle on Okinawa Island; according to the Chūzan Seikan, it was built by Amamikyu, the creation goddess of the Ryūkyūan religion. Tamagusuku Castle is situated 3½ km southeast of Okoku.
Okinawa Prefecture Yonabaru Police Station
Police station
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Okinawa Prefecture Yonabaru Police Station is situated 3 km north of Okoku.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yonabaru and Haebaru.
Yonabaru
Town
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Yonabaru is a town in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is located at the southern end of Okinawa Island, on the east coast, overlooking Nakagusuku Bay. Yonabaru is situated 3 km north of Okoku.
Haebaru
Town
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Haebaru is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2025, the town has an estimated population of 41,585 and a density of 3,865 persons per km2. Haebaru is situated 4 km northwest of Okoku.
Yaese
Town
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Yaese is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Yaese was formed on January 1, 2006 by a merger between the town of Kochinda and the village of Gushikami. Yaese is situated 5 km west of Okoku.
Okoku
Latitude
26.1742° or 26° 10′ 27″ northLongitude
127.76446° or 127° 45′ 52″ eastElevation
70 metres (230 feet)Open location code
7QR95QF7+MQGeoNames ID
1854265
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Satellite Map
Discover Okoku from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Okoku” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “小谷”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Sashiki-Shinzato and Tsuhako.
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