Maekawa
Maekawa is a locality in Nanjō Shi, Okinawa. Maekawa is situated nearby to the locality Funakoshi, as well as near the quarter Aragusuku.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Ou Island and Tamagusuku Castle.
Ou Island
Islet
Ou Island is a small islet located in the Okinawa Islands of Japan. It's administered by the town of Nanjō, and a bridge connects both entities. The island is known for its abundance of seafood due to Ōjima being a fishing village. Ou Island is situated 3 km southeast of Maekawa.
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; according to the Chūzan Seikan it was built by Amamikyu, the creation goddess of the Ryūkyūan religion. Tamagusuku Castle is situated 3 km east of Maekawa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yaese and Haebaru.
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 3½ km northwest of Maekawa.
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 5 km north of Maekawa.
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 6 km north of Maekawa.
Maekawa
Latitude
26.1456° or 26° 8′ 44″ northLongitude
127.74811° or 127° 44′ 53″ eastElevation
73 metres (240 feet)Open location code
7QR94PWX+66GeoNames ID
1857430
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In Other Languages
“Maekawa” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “前川”
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Localities in the Area
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