Nakanoshima (Shimane)

Nakanoshima
Native name:
中ノ島, Nakanoshima
Nickname: Ama-tō
Oji Jinja on Nakanoshima
Geography
LocationSea of Japan
Coordinates36°5′N 133°06′E / 36.083°N 133.100°E / 36.083; 133.100
ArchipelagoOki Islands
Area32.21 km2 (12.44 sq mi)
Coastline89.1 km (55.36 mi)
Highest elevation164 m (538 ft)
Administration
Japan
PrefecturesShimane Prefecture
DistrictOki District
TownAma
Demographics
Population2,400 (2013)
Ethnic groupsJapanese

Nakanoshima (中ノ島, also Naka-no-shima) is one of the Dōzen Islands in the Oki archipelago in the Sea of Japan. It is also known as Ama-tō (海士島).

The island, 32.21 km2 in area, has a population of approximately 2,400 persons. The island is administered by the town of Ama in Shimane Prefecture. Much of the island is within the borders of Daisen-Oki National Park.