Kunigami District, Administrative district in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Kunigami District extends across the northern part of Okinawa Island and includes nine municipalities covering 577.3 square kilometers of land area.
The district was formally established on April 1, 1896, as part of the administrative reorganization of Okinawa Prefecture following the Meiji Restoration.
Each municipality within Kunigami District maintains traditional Okinawan customs through local festivals, ancient castle sites, and ceremonial spaces.
The district contains multiple educational institutions, including Ginoza High School, Hentona High School, Hokuzan High School, and Motobu High School.
Mount Yonaha rises 503 meters above sea level, making it the highest point in the district and home to subtropical evergreen forests.
Location: Okinawa Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1896
GPS coordinates: 26.64167,128.13000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:25
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