Tarama, Okinawa

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Tarama
多良間村
Location of Tarama
Tarama's location in Okinawa (Miyako), Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū (Ryukyu)
Prefecture Okinawa (Miyako)
District Miyako
Physical characteristics
Area 21.91 km² (8.46 sq mi)
Population (as of January 2008)
     Total 1,266
     Density 57.8 /km² (150 /sq mi)
Location 24°39′N, 124°42′E
Symbols
Tree Fukugi (Garcinia subelliptica)
Flower Safflower
Bird Japanese Quail
Fish Grouper
Symbol of Tarama
Flag
Tarama Government Office
Mayor Masaaki Shimoji
Address 906-0602
99-2 Nakasuji, Tarama-son, Miyako-gun, Okinawa-ken
Phone number 0980-79-2011
Official website: Tarama Village
Tarama Island (front) and Minna Island (back)
Tarama Island (front) and Minna Island (back)

Tarama (多良間村 Tarama-son?) is a village located in Miyako District, Okinawa, Japan. The village consists of Tarama Island and Minna Island between Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island.

As of 2008, the village has an estimated population of 1,266 and the density of 57.8 persons per km². The total area is 21.91 km².

Tarama Airport serves the island.

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