Henza Island Explained

Henza Island
Native Name:平安座島
Country:Japan
Archipelago:Yokatsu Islands (Ryukyu Islands)
Country Admin Divisions:Okinawa Prefecture
Country Admin Divisions 1:Uruma City
Coordinates:26.3492°N 127.96°W
Population:1,800+
Ethnic Groups:Ryukyuan, Japanese

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]

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. 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henza Island. 2022-01-27. VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN Official Okinawa Travel Guide. ja.
  2. Book: Walker, Robert. Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands The First Comprehensive Guide to the Entire Ryukyu Island Chain. Tuttle Publishing. 2014. 9781462914319.