Hatsushima

Hatsushima
Native name: <span class="nickname" ">初島
Hatsushima (Shizuoka)
Geography
Coordinates Coordinates: 35°2′15″N 139°10′10″E / 35.03750°N 139.16944°E / 35.03750; 139.16944
Area 0.437 km2 (0.169 sq mi)
Coastline 4 km (2.5 mi)
Highest elevation 51 m (167 ft)
Country
Japan
Demographics
Population 215 (as of 29 February 2012)[1]
Additional information
Official website http://hatsushima.com/

Hatsushima (初島) is an island in Sagami Bay, Japan. It is reached by ferry from the city of Atami, Shizuoka, about 10 kilometres to the north-west of the island. The population as of 2012 was 215, and the island is part of the city of Atami. A Deep Sea Observatory is located close to the island.

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