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{{nihongo|'''Innoshima'''|因島市|Innoshima-shi}} was a [[cities of Japan|city]] located in [[Hiroshima prefecture|Hiroshima]], [[Japan]]. On [[January 10]], [[2006]], Innoshima merged, as part of ongoing [[Merger and dissolution of municipalities of Japan|''gappei'']], into the expanded city of [[Onomichi, Hiroshima|Onomichi]] and no longer exists as an independent municipality. |
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As of [[2003]], the city had an estimated [[population]] of 27,465 and the [[population density|density]] of 690.77 persons per [[square kilometre|km<sup>2</sup>]]. The total area was 39.76 km². |
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}}{{nihongo|'''Innoshima'''|因島|Innoshima}} is an [[island]] and former [[Cities of Japan|city]] in [[Hiroshima Prefecture]], Japan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ray |first=Michael |title=Innoshima |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Innoshima |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Britannica}}</ref> The island is located within the [[Geiyo Islands]] of the [[Seto Inland Sea]]. The city was founded on May 1, 1953. |
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{{As of|2003}}, the city had an estimated population of 27,465 and a population density of 690.77 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 39.76 km<sup>2</sup>. |
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The city was founded on [[May 1]], [[1953]]. |
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On January 10, 2006, Innoshima, along with the town of [[Setoda, Hiroshima|Setoda]] (from [[Toyota District, Hiroshima|Toyota District]]), was merged into the expanded city of [[Onomichi, Hiroshima|Onomichi]]. |
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Innoshima is the birthplace of [[Honinbo Shusaku]], the master [[Go (board game)|Go]] player. |
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== History == |
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{{Hiroshima-geo-stub}} |
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During [[World War II]], Innoshima island was the site of a [[prisoner-of-war camp]], Hiroshima Camp No. 2.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quinn |first=Joseph |date=4 September 2020 |title=The British POWs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 1945 |url=https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/the-british-pows-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-1945/ |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=The National Archives}}</ref> |
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==Local government== |
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==Tourist site== |
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*[[Mount Shirataki]] |
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*[[Innoshima Park]] |
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==Geographic information== |
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==Transportation== |
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*There is a ferry which comes/goes from/to [[Onomichi Station]] [[Onomichi, Hiroshima]] and [[Setoda, Hiroshima]], [[Sagi, Hiroshima]] from/to '''Shigei-higashi Port''' on this island． |
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*There is a ferry which comes/goes from/to [[Mihara Station]] [[Mihara, Hiroshima]] from/to, [[Ikina, Hiroshima]], from/to '''Shigei-nishi Port''', '''Innoshima Mall''' and '''Habu Port''' on this island． |
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*There is a ferry which comes/goes from/to [[Imabari Station]] [[Imabari, Ehime]] from/to, [[Nagae, Hiroshima]], from/to '''Habu Port''' on this island． |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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[https://kanko-innoshima.jp/access Innoshima Municipal Tourist Information Official Website] |
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{{Authority control}} |
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[[Category:Dissolved municipalities of Hiroshima Prefecture]] |
[[Category:Dissolved municipalities of Hiroshima Prefecture]] |
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[[Category:Onomichi, Hiroshima]] |
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[[Category:Islands of the Seto Inland Sea]] |
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{{Hiroshima-geo-stub}} |
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[[ko:인노시마 시]] |
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[[ja:因島市]] |
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[[pt:Innoshima]] |
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[[ro:Innoshima, Hiroshima]] |
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[[tl:Innosyima, Hirosyima]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:57, 23 June 2024
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Innoshima
因島市 | |
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City | |
 The Innoshima Bridge connects Mukaishima with Innoshima in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan | |
.svg) Flag .svg) Emblem | |
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| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Hiroshima |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.76 km2 (15.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
• Total | 27,465 |
| • Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Innoshima (因島, Innoshima) is an island and former city in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.[1] The island is located within the Geiyo Islands of the Seto Inland Sea. The city was founded on May 1, 1953.
As of 2003[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,465 and a population density of 690.77 persons per km2. The total area was 39.76 km2.
On January 10, 2006, Innoshima, along with the town of Setoda (from Toyota District), was merged into the expanded city of Onomichi.
History
[edit]During World War II, Innoshima island was the site of a prisoner-of-war camp, Hiroshima Camp No. 2.[2]
Local government
[edit]Tourist site
[edit]Geographic information
[edit]Transportation
[edit]- There is a ferry which comes/goes from/to Onomichi Station Onomichi, Hiroshima and Setoda, Hiroshima, Sagi, Hiroshima from/to Shigei-higashi Port on this island．
- There is a ferry which comes/goes from/to Mihara Station Mihara, Hiroshima from/to, Ikina, Hiroshima, from/to Shigei-nishi Port, Innoshima Mall and Habu Port on this island．
- There is a ferry which comes/goes from/to Imabari Station Imabari, Ehime from/to, Nagae, Hiroshima, from/to Habu Port on this island．
References
[edit]- ^ Ray, Michael. "Innoshima". Britannica. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Quinn, Joseph (September 4, 2020). "The British POWs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 1945". The National Archives. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
External links
[edit]Innoshima Municipal Tourist Information Official Website
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