National Park · Japan
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park is a national park in Japan, covering 201,383 acres (81,497 ha), established in 1972.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Japan |
| Area | 201,383 acres (81,497 ha) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Highest point | Mount Omoto — 525 m (1,722 ft) |
| Coordinates | 24.3167° N, 123.8833° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park (西表石垣国立公園, Iriomote-Ishigaki Kokuritsu Kōen) is a national park in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is located on and around the Yaeyama Islands of the East China Sea. The park was established in 1972 as Iriomote National Park (西表国立公園) and included the islands of Iriomote, Kohama, Kuro, and Taketomi. In August 2007 the protected area was extended to include Ishigaki Island. The park is famous as the habitat of the Iriomote wild cat.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN) · Hualien City, Taiwan · 144.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park?
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park is in Japan (24.3167° N, 123.8833° E).
When was Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park established?
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park was established in 1972, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park?
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park covers 201,383 acres (81,497 ha).
What is the highest point in Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park?
The highest point is Mount Omoto, at 525 metres (1,722 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q703967 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iriomote-Ishigaki_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).