Archipelago: | Okinawa Islands |
Country: | Japan |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | Prefecture |
Country Admin Divisions: | Okinawa Prefecture |
Location: | Pacific Ocean |
Native Name: | 伊平屋 |
Population: | 1,200 |
Ethnic Groups: | Ryukyuan, Japanese |
Area Km2: | 20.66 |
Iheya Island (Okinawan: 伊平屋島, Ihyaajima) is an island located in the Okinawa Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] [2] [3]
Its total population is 1,200, most of whom are ethnic Ryukyuans. To the southeast of Iheya is nearby Izena Island.