Henza Island (平安座島, Henza-jima, Okinawan: Henza or Hyanza) is an islet in the Yokatsu Islands of Okinawa Prefecture. Japan.[1] Situated next to Miyagi Island, the two are separated by a 3 to 10 meter wide channel.[2]

Henza Island
Native name:
平安座島
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Geography
Coordinates26°20′57″N 127°57′36″E / 26.34917°N 127.96000°E / 26.34917; 127.96000
ArchipelagoYokatsu Islands (Ryukyu Islands)
Administration
Okinawa Prefecture
Uruma City
Demographics
Population1,800+
Ethnic groupsRyukyuan, Japanese

Its only village, Yonashirohenza, is located in the very south of the island and has a population of roughly 1,800, with the rest of the island being used for oil refineries and tank farms.[2] These oil refineries are restricted, meaning only the village and a road on the island's east side leading to Miyagi Island are open for public access.

References

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  1. ^ "Henza Island". VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  2. ^ a b Walker, Robert (2014). Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands The First Comprehensive Guide to the Entire Ryukyu Island Chain. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 9781462914319.