Innoshima
Island in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
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Innoshima (因島) is an island in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Originally, there was a city of the same name on this island, but it was merged into Onomichi in 2016.
LocationSeto Inland Sea
Coordinates34°19′0″N 133°10′30″E
Area35.03 km2 (13.53 sq mi)
PrefectureHiroshima Prefecture
Native name: 因島 | |
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Aerial image of the island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Seto Inland Sea |
| Coordinates | 34°19′0″N 133°10′30″E |
| Area | 35.03 km2 (13.53 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Japan | |
| Prefecture | Hiroshima Prefecture |
| city | Onomichi |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 27,465[citation needed] (2003[needs update]) |
| Ethnic groups | Japanese |
Geography
The island is located in the northeastern part of the Geiyo Islands and is about 17 km south of Onomichi.[1]
Transport
It is connected to Mukaishima Island by the Innoshima Bridge and also to Ikuchijima by the Ikuchi Bridge.[citation needed]