Kōzushima, Tokyo

Coordinates: 34°12′19.1″N 139°08′3.8″E / 34.205306°N 139.134389°E / 34.205306; 139.134389
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Kōzushima
神津島村
Village
Flag of Kōzushima
Official seal of Kōzushima
Location of Kōzushima in Tokyo Metropolis
Location of Kōzushima in Tokyo Metropolis
Kōzushima is located in Japan
Kōzushima
Kōzushima
 
Coordinates: 34°12′19.1″N 139°08′3.8″E / 34.205306°N 139.134389°E / 34.205306; 139.134389
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureTokyo Metropolis
Area
 • Total18.58 km2 (7.17 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2022)
 • Total1,841
 • Density99/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number04992-8-0011
Address904, Kōzushima-mura, Tōkyō-to 100-0601
ClimateCfa
Websitevill.kouzushima.tokyo.jp
Kozushima Village Hall

Kōzushima Village (神津島村, Kōzushima-mura) is a village located in Ōshima Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 June 2022, the village had an estimated population of 1,841, and a population density of 99 persons per km². Its total area is 18.58 square kilometres (7.17 sq mi).

Geography[edit]

Kōzushima Village covers the islands of Kōzu-shima, one of the northern islands in the Izu archipelago in the Philippine Sea, 178 kilometres (111 mi) south of central Tokyo. Warmed by the Kuroshio Current, the town has a warmer and wetter climate than central Tokyo.

Neighboring municipalities[edit]

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Kōzu-shima (2003−2020 normals, extremes 2003−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 18.1
(64.6)
19.3
(66.7)
20.8
(69.4)
23.2
(73.8)
25.6
(78.1)
28.5
(83.3)
33.7
(92.7)
31.8
(89.2)
31.0
(87.8)
28.7
(83.7)
24.1
(75.4)
22.7
(72.9)
33.7
(92.7)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 10.6
(51.1)
11.4
(52.5)
13.9
(57.0)
17.4
(63.3)
20.9
(69.6)
23.3
(73.9)
26.8
(80.2)
28.6
(83.5)
26.3
(79.3)
22.1
(71.8)
18.2
(64.8)
13.4
(56.1)
19.4
(66.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) 8.5
(47.3)
9.1
(48.4)
11.4
(52.5)
15.0
(59.0)
18.6
(65.5)
21.2
(70.2)
24.6
(76.3)
26.3
(79.3)
24.1
(75.4)
20.0
(68.0)
16.1
(61.0)
11.2
(52.2)
17.2
(62.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6.3
(43.3)
6.6
(43.9)
8.7
(47.7)
12.6
(54.7)
16.4
(61.5)
19.5
(67.1)
23.0
(73.4)
24.5
(76.1)
22.2
(72.0)
18.1
(64.6)
13.9
(57.0)
9.0
(48.2)
15.1
(59.1)
Record low °C (°F) −0.8
(30.6)
−0.6
(30.9)
1.2
(34.2)
2.2
(36.0)
9.8
(49.6)
14.0
(57.2)
17.9
(64.2)
18.7
(65.7)
15.3
(59.5)
11.9
(53.4)
5.0
(41.0)
1.0
(33.8)
−0.8
(30.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 98.5
(3.88)
128.0
(5.04)
198.8
(7.83)
170.5
(6.71)
183.4
(7.22)
262.8
(10.35)
189.4
(7.46)
197.1
(7.76)
208.1
(8.19)
334.0
(13.15)
174.4
(6.87)
126.3
(4.97)
2,271.3
(89.42)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 8.1 9.6 12.1 10.6 10.1 13.3 9.4 8.2 11.8 12.4 10.9 8.9 125.4
Source: JMA[1][2]


Demographics[edit]

Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Kōzushima has declined in recent decades.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1980 2,210—    
1990 2,314+4.7%
2000 2,144−7.3%
2010 1,889−11.9%
2020 1,855−1.8%

History[edit]

Kōzushima Village was founded on October 1, 1923, when the Izu islands were administratively divided into villages and town.

Economy[edit]

The village economy is dominated by commercial fishing and seasonal tourism. There is also some small-scale farming. In the middle of the 20th century, unsuccessful attempts were made to develop silkworm farming. Many tourists come for sports fishing and scuba diving. Its white sandy beaches make it an excellent place to swim in summer, since it receives considerably fewer visitors than the other islands in the Izu chain. There are many hiking courses around its volcano, Tenjō-san, which dominates the center of the island. However, winter visits are discouraged, cancellation of flights and ferries due to inclement weather can strand visitors. The island is also noted for its local Shōchū.

Transportation[edit]

Kōzushima is accessible by ferry from mainland Tokyo, Shimoda, Shizuoka, or other Izu Islands. There are also daily flights from Chōfu Airport, in western Tokyo to Kozushima Airport.

Education[edit]

The village operates one public elementary and one public middle school.

  • Kozushima Junior High School (神津島村立神津中学校)[4]
  • Kozushima Elementary School (神津島村立神津小学校)[5]

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates Kōzu High School [ja] [1], the only high school in the village.

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 観測史上1~10位の値(年間を通じての値). JMA. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  2. ^ 気象庁 / 平年値(年・月ごとの値). JMA. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  3. ^ Kōzushima population statistics
  4. ^ "Home". Kozushima Junior High School. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  5. ^ "Home". Kozushima Elementary School. Retrieved 2022-11-05.

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