Iheya, Okinawa

Iheya
伊平屋村
Ihyaa
Village

Location of Iheya in Okinawa Prefecture
Iheya

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 27°2′21″N 127°58′7″E / 27.03917°N 127.96861°E / 27.03917; 127.96861Coordinates: 27°2′21″N 127°58′7″E / 27.03917°N 127.96861°E / 27.03917; 127.96861
Country Japan
Region Kyushu (Okinawa)
Prefecture Okinawa Prefecture
District Shimajiri
Area
  Total 21.72 km2 (8.39 sq mi)
Population (2003)
  Total 1,586
  Density 73/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.vill.iheya.okinawa.jp

Iheya (伊平屋村 Iheya-son, Okinawan: Ihyaa, also known as Kushijii (後地)) is a village located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It encompasses the island of Iheya.

As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 1,586 and the density of 73.02 persons per km². The total area is 21.72 km².


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