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Hishima

Hishima is an islet in , . Hishima is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near the neighborhood .
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  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in Japan
  • Also known as: “Hi Sima” and “Hi-shima”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Oshima and Hitsushima.

Island
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is an island, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Hishima.

Island
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is an island, which is situated 4 km north of Hishima.

Islet
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is an islet, which is situated 4 km northwest of Hishima.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Abu and Hagi.

Town
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is a town located in , , . As of 30 June 2023, the town had an estimated population of 3,054 in 1530 households and a population density of 26 persons per km2. is situated 9 km east of Hishima.

Photo: Isoyan, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is one of 's most beautiful castle towns, with many old streets and residences that have survived untouched in this town of 50,000 people.

Hishima

Latitude
34.48475° or 34° 29′ 5″ north
Longitude
131.37885° or 131° 22′ 44″ east
Elevation
43 metres (141 feet)
Open location code
8Q6HF9MH+VG
Open­Street­Map ID
way 131007471
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
1862374
Wiki­data ID
Q18338974
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Satellite Map

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

From Cebuano to Japanese—“Hishima” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Hi Shima”
  • Japanese: “ひしま”
  • Japanese: “肥島”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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