Takashima, Shimane

Takashima Island
Native name: 高島 Takashima
Takashima Island
Location in Japan
Geography
Location Sea of Japan
Coordinates 34°50′6″N 131°50′19″E / 34.83500°N 131.83861°E / 34.83500; 131.83861Coordinates: 34°50′6″N 131°50′19″E / 34.83500°N 131.83861°E / 34.83500; 131.83861
Area 0.39 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Length 1.1 km (0.68 mi)
Width 0.2 km (0.12 mi)
Coastline 4 km (2.5 mi)
Highest elevation 117 m (384 ft)
Administration
Japan
Prefecture Shimane Prefecture
City Masuda
Demographics
Population 0
Ethnic groups Japanese

Takashima (高島, Taka-shima) is a volcanic island in the Sea of Japan, 12 km from the coast of the Shimane prefecture in Japan. Takashima Island is administered as part of Masuda, Shimane Prefecture. Takashima takes its name, meaning "High Island" from the its steep cliffs and mountains. The island was inhabited since at least 15th century, but was completely depopulated twice - in 1711 and 1975, when all inhabitants left island following a natural disasters. Currently (as in 2017) it is used as a fishing spot.

Since 1966, the island has a navigation beacon visible 11.5 nmi (21.3 km) away.

See also

  • This article incorporates material from Japanese Wikipedia page 高島 (島根県), accessed 5 January 2017


References

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