Kaminone-sho

Welcome to Kaminone-sho, a Temperate island in the Eastern China Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Kaminone-sho unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

• Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
• Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
• Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
• Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
• News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Kaminone-sho

Size: 0.476 km²
Coastline: 4.4 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Eastern China Sea
Continent: Asia

Kaminone-sho is a Tiny Island spanning 0.476 km² with a coastline of 4.4 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Okinawa – Located in the East China Sea, near the Ryukyu Islands and Taiwan, it’s involved in the subduction zone between the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 28.83211335 / Longitude: 129.00124676

Climate and weather of Kaminone-sho

Climate Zone: Temperate
Climate Details: Humid Subtropical Climate
Temperature: Hot Summer

Climate Characteristics: With continuous rainfall and hot summers, this climate is common in some coastal regions, supporting diverse vegetation.

Topography and nature of Kaminone-sho

Timezone: UTC+09:00
Timezone places: Asia/Tokyo
Max. Elevation: -29 m
Mean Elevation: -43 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 57%

The mean elevation is -43 m. Remarkably, this unique island barely emerges above the sea level, showcasing nature’s fascinating interplay with the ocean. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
These regions have limited plant growth, typically due to extreme conditions like aridity or poor soils. Vegetation is scattered and consists of hardy plant species. Kaminone-sho has a tree cover of 57 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Kaminone-sho

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Kaminone-sho. The nearest airport is Amami Airport, located 90 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Kaminone-sho. The closest major port is KIN WAN, approximately 295 km away.

The mean population of Kaminone-sho is 6 per km². Kaminone-sho is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Japan.

Continuing your journey, Amami Ōshima is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Japan is classified as Developed region: G7: Group of Seven – Major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Kaminone-sho

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Kaminone-sho. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.