Naha, Okinawa - Definition and Overview

Naha (那覇市; -shi) is the capital city of 沖縄県 Okinawa Prefecture (Okinawan Uchinā) in Japan.

The Shurei no Mon is a gate that is one of Naha's most famous sights

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 307,090 and the density of 7,878.14 persons per km². The total area is 38.98 km².

Walls of Shuri Castle in Naha

Shuri Castle is an important gusuku in Naha.

The city was founded on May 20, 1921.

See also

• Naha Airport

External links

• Official website (http://www.city.naha.okinawa.jp/) in Japanese

Okinawa Prefecture
Cities
Ginowan | Gushikawa | Hirara | Ishigaki | Ishikawa | Itoman | Nago | Naha (capital) | Okinawa | Urasoe
Districts
Kunigami | Miyako | Nakagami | Shimajiri | Yaeyama