Okinawa, Okinawa facts for kids
Okinawa (沖縄市, Okinawa-shi, Okinawan: Uchinaa) is a Japanese city in Okinawa Prefecture on the island of Okinawa.
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History
In 1908, Okinawa Prefecture established the villages of Goeku and Misato. During the occupation of Japan, the U.S. military government established the city of Koza (コザ市, Koza-shi) in Goeku.
In 1974, the city of Okinawa was created by the merger of Misato and Koza.
Geography
the city of Okinawa is located in the central part of the island of Okinawa. It is about 20 km north of Naha.
In the prefecture, it is the second-largest city after Naha.
Military
There is a United States military base which is partly in the city. It is Kadena Air Base.
Geographic data related to Okinawa, Okinawa at OpenStreetMap
Images for kids
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Okinawa City Hall
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Path of Palm Trees, Southeast Botanical Gardens
See also
In Spanish: Okinawa (Okinawa) para niños
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