Yonabaru, Okinawa

Yonabaru
与那原町
Town

Yonabaru Town Office

Location of Yonabaru in Okinawa Prefecture
Yonabaru

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 26°11′58″N 127°45′17″E / 26.19944°N 127.75472°E / 26.19944; 127.75472Coordinates: 26°11′58″N 127°45′17″E / 26.19944°N 127.75472°E / 26.19944; 127.75472
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Okinawa Prefecture
District Shimajiri
Area
  Total 5.02 km2 (1.94 sq mi)
Population (February 1, 2008)
  Total 15,405
  Density 3,069/km2 (7,950/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Ebony
  Flower Hibiscus
  Flowering tree Diego (Erythrina variegata)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address 16 Ueyonabaru, Yonabaru-chō, Shimajiri-gun
901-1392
Website www.town.yonabaru.okinawa.jp (Japanese)

Yonabaru (与那原町 Yonabaru-chō, Okinawan: Yunabaru) is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 15,405 and a density of 3,069 persons per km². The total area is 5.02 km², making it the second smallest municipality in Okinawa.

Aerial view of Yonabaru airfield, Okinawa

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