Ogami Island (大神島, Ogami-jima) is one of the islands of the Miyako Islands. It is located about 4km north of Miyako-jima (island) and belongs to Miyakojima City. Miyakojima City was created in 2005 by a merger of many smaller towns located on the island chain. Before the merger, it belonged to Hirara City. The area is 0.24 km², and the population is 35.[2]

Ogami Island

Native name: Ogami-jima (大神島)
Aerial view of Ogami-jima
Ogami Island is located to the north of Miyako Island, and to the east of Ikema Island
Geography
Location	Okinawa Prefecture
Coordinates	24°54′59.4″N 125°18′28.6″E
Archipelago	Miyako Islands
Total islands	1
Area	0.24 km2 (0.093 sq mi)[1]
Administration
Japan
Demographics
Population	35[1] (2019)
Pop. density	145.83/km2 (377.7/sq mi)
Ethnic groups	Ryukyuan, Japanese

Transportation

The island has no airport and is not connected by bridge to other nearby islands. The only way to reach the island is by boat. There are four round-trip boat rides per day.[3]

Population

Settlements are concentrated on the south coast of the island, near the port. There is also another settlement near the center of the island, at the highest point.

Economy

The island's economy is based on fishing, with dried octopus being a specialty. In recent years, the islands has tried to promote tourism by setting up a tourism site.

Demographics

The population of the islands is approximately 35 people, most of whom are elderly.[4] The island's population is expected to decrease as residents age.

Language

Residents speak the Ogami Dialect,[5] a dialect of Miyakoan that is phonologically different than other Miyakoan dialects. Like Miyakoan itself, the dialect is in danger of dying out as younger residents do not speak it.

References

На других языках

[fr] Ogami-jima

[ru] Огами