Native name: 坂手島 | |
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Sakatejima | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Mie Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 34°29′5.3″N136°51′34.1″E / 34.484806°N 136.859472°E /34.484806; 136.859472 |
| Area | 0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 3,800 m (12500 ft) |
| Administration | |
Japan | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 460 (March 2011) |
| Pop. density | 902/km2 (2336/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Japanese |
Sakatejima (坂手島) also known as Sakate Sima, Sakate-jima, or Sakate-shima,[1] is an island located inIse Bay off the east coast of centralHonshu, Japan. It is administered as part of the city ofToba inMie Prefecture. It is the smallest of the four inhabited islands of Toba, and is the closest of the four islands to the mainland. Landmarks in the area include Toba-kō and Nakanogō-eki. Time zone is Asia/Tokyo.[2]
Sakatejima is connected to mainland Toba by a public ferry. Most of the population is engaged incommercial fishing or fish processing, tourism, or commute to mainland Toba for work.
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