Nanjō Shi
Nanjō Shi is in Okinawa, Japan. Nanjō Shi is situated nearby to the locality Oyakebaru, as well as near Kochima.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tamagusuku Castle and Chinen Castle Ruins.
Tamagusuku Castle
Castle
Photo: Mocchy, Public domain.
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.
Chinen Castle Ruins
Archaeological site
Chinen Castle is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Nanjō, Okinawa. The castle ruins were designated a National Historic Site on May 15, 1972.
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 4 km south of Nanjō Shi.
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 4½ km northwest of Nanjō Shi.
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 6 km northwest of Nanjō Shi.
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 6 km west of Nanjō Shi.
Nanjō Shi
- Also known as: “Nanjo Shi” and “Nanjō-shi”
- Location: Okinawa, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
26.1637° or 26° 9′ 49″ northLongitude
127.7787° or 127° 46′ 44″ eastPopulation
41,800Elevation
162 metres (531 feet)Open location code
7QR95Q7H+FFGeoNames ID
7415820
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Nanjō Shi” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “なんじょうし”
- Japanese: “ナンジョウシ”
- Japanese: “南城”
- Japanese: “南城市”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Oyakebaru and Kochima.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Baten-wan and Nanjyo City Hyakuna Elementary School.
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