Ōmishima Island Explained

Ōmishima Island
Map:Japan
Native Name:大三島 Ōmishima
Native Name Link:Japanese language
Location:Seto Inland Sea
Coordinates:34.2441°N 133.0096°W
Area Km2:64.54
Length Km:12.8
Width Km:6.2
Coastline Km:88.8
Highest Mount:Washigatozan
Elevation M:437
Country:Japan
Country Admin Divisions Title:Prefecture
Country Admin Divisions:Ehime
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:City
Country Admin Divisions 1:Imabari
Population:23398
Population As Of:1947
Density Km2:363
Ethnic Groups:Japanese

is the largest island in the Geiyo Islands chain, and the westernmost which accommodates the Nishiseto Expressway between Honshu and Shikoku. It is located in the Seto Inland Sea. The island's highest peak is at an altitude of 437m (1,434feet).

Geography

Ōmishima is kidney-shaped and together with Ōsakikamijima on the west encloses the calm bay of Utena, where the primary seaport of is located. The island's Utena Dam reservoir is the primary freshwater source for Ōmishima itself and the nearby Hakata.

Climate

History

Transportation

Ōmishima is connected to the mainland of Honshu and Shikoku islands by bridges of Nishiseto Expressway (Shimanami Kaidō). Also, ferry is available to Ōsakikamijima, Okamura Island and Ōkunoshima (Rabbit Island). Ōmishima Island is served by the national Route 317.

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Notable residents

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References

Notes and References

  1. http://www.hakatanoshio.co.jp/factory/ Hakata no Shio Factory
  2. http://museum.city.imabari.ehime.jp/omishima/ Museum of Oomishima