Japan
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Kagoshima

Bentenjima

Bentenjima is an islet in , . Bentenjima is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near .
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  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in Kagoshima Bay, Japan
  • Also known as: “Benten Sima”, “Benten-jima”, and “Benten-shima”

Places of Interest

Highlights include JASDF Kokubu and Ōmunaji Shrine.

Military installation
Photo: Sakoppi, CC BY 3.0.
is a military installation, which is situated 4 km northeast of Bentenjima.

Shinto shrine
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0.
is a Shinto shrine, which is situated 4 km east of Bentenjima.

School
Photo: Sakoppi, CC BY 3.0.
is a school, which is situated 3 km northeast of Bentenjima.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kirishima and Sakurajima-Shirahamacho.

Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.
is a city located in , . As of 1 May 2024, the city had an estimated population of 123,640 in 63202 households, and a population density of 200 persons per km2.

Quarter
Photo: Sakoppi, CC BY 3.0.
is a quarter, which is situated 10 km southwest of Bentenjima.

Bentenjima

Latitude
31.70278° or 31° 42′ 10″ north
Longitude
130.71847° or 130° 43′ 7″ east
Open location code
8Q3GPP39+49
Open­Street­Map ID
way 131068757
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
1864758
Wiki­data ID
Q49632744
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Satellite Map

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

From Cebuano to Japanese—“Bentenjima” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Benten Jima (pulo sa Hapon, Kagoshima-ken)”
  • Cebuano: “Benten Jima”
  • Japanese: “弁天島”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Bentenjima”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hayatocho-Sumiyoshi and Hayatocho-Shinko.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Okikojima and Heta Kojima.

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