Shimajiri District, Okinawa
- Shimajiri District, Okinawa
Shimajiri (島尻郡; -gun) is a district located in Okinawa, Japan. Roughly translated, Shimajiri means "Butt of the island" which refers to its southerly position on the island of Okinawa. Compare this to Kunigami District, Okinawa.
As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 131,670 and the density of 464.36 persons per km². The total area is 283.55 km².
The district also includes the Kerama Islands.
Towns and villages
*Aguni
*Haebaru
*Iheya
*Izena
*Kitadaitou
*Kumejima
*Minamidaito
*Tokashiki
*Tonaki
*Yaese
*Yonabaru
*Zamami
Transportation
The following airports are located in Shimajiri district and serve various islands:
* Aguni Airport (Aguni)
* Kerama Airport (Zamami)
* Minami-Daito Airport (Minamidaito)
Naha Airport in Naha serves Shimajiri district areas in or near Okinawa Island.
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