China, Kagoshima edit
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China
知名町
Location of China
China's location in Kagoshima (Ōshima), Japan.

China, Kagoshima (Okinawa)
China, Kagoshima
China's location in Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū (Ryukyu)
Prefecture Kagoshima (Ōshima)
District Ōshima
Physical characteristics
Area 53.29 km2 (20.58 sq mi)
Population (as of April 2008)
     Total 6,753
     Density 127 /km2 (329 /sq mi)
Location 27°21′16″N 128°34′14″E / 27.35444, 128.57056Coordinates: 27°21′16″N 128°34′14″E / 27.35444, 128.57056
Symbols
Tree Banyan
Flower Hibiscus
Emblem of China
Flag
China Government Office
Mayor Masamori Hirayasu
Address 307, China, China-chō, Ōshima-gun, Kagoshima-ken
891-9295
Phone number 0997-93-3111
Official website: China Town

Yakomo beach, China

China (知名町 China-chō?) (pronounced [ʨina]) is a town located in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan.

As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 6,753 and the density of 127 persons per km². The total area is 53.29 km².

Sugar cane, potato and peanut farming are popular. Flower farming is also popular.

There is a small Japanese Military Base present with radar / communications installation.

China is one of two towns is on Okinoerabu Island. The main ship port and airport is in the other town on the island, in Wadomari.

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