Itoman, Okinawa

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Itoman
糸満市
Location of Itoman
Itoman's location in Okinawa, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Okinawa
Physical characteristics
Area 46.63 km² (18.00 sq mi)
Population (as of January 31, 2008)
     Total 57,829
     Density 1,240.17 /km² (3,212 /sq mi)
Location 26°07′N, 127°40′E
Symbols
Tree Banyan tree
Flower Madagascar Periwinkle
Flowering tree Bougainvillea
Fish Spangled emperor
Symbol of Itoman
Flag
Itoman Government Office
Mayor Gayū Nishihira (西平賀雄 Nishihira Gayū?)
Address 901-0392
1-1 Shiozaki-cho, Itoman-shi
Phone number 098-840-8111
Official website: Itoman official website (English)


Itoman (糸満市; -shi Okinawan: 'Ichuman) is a city located in Okinawa, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 55,444 and the density of 1,194.91 persons per km². The total area is 46.40 km².

The city was founded on December 1, 1971.

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Ginowan | Ishigaki | Itoman | Miyakojima | Nago | Naha (capital) | Nanjō | Okinawa | Tomigusuku | Urasoe | Uruma
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