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Detailed map extents, regional landscape features, and environmental composition data

Structured Geographic and Boundary Profile of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park in Okinawa Prefecture

This geographic profile details the physical dimensions of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, covering 1221.5 square kilometers within the Okinawa Prefecture of Japan. The dataset outlines regional boundaries, coastal and island terrain characteristics, and recognized natural features including waterfalls, peaks, and marine habitats.

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Japan's subtropical island park protecting the rare Iriomote wild cat

Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park

Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park is a subtropical island park located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, encompassing the Yaeyama Islands in the East China Sea. Established in 1972 as Iriomote National Park and expanded in 2007 to include Ishigaki Island, the park spans approximately 1,221.5 square kilometers of terrestrial and marine protected area. The park is globally significant as the sole remaining habitat of the Iriomote wild cat, one of Japan's rarest and most endangered mammals. Beyond its exceptional biodiversity, the park features dramatic landscapes including mangrove forests, coral reefs, limestone karsts, and pristine waterfalls that define the natural character of these remote Ryukyu Islands.

Location: Japan
Park type: National park
Established: 1972
Area: 1,221.5 km²

Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park Atlas

Location overview

Coastal and island protected zones within Okinawa Prefecture

Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park Geographic Location

Set within Japan, specifically Okinawa Prefecture, and American Samoa, Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park spans unique Pacific zones. Regional records outline its specific classification as a coastal, island, and marine reserve.

Countries: Japan
Regions: Okinawa Prefecture
Primary location: Okinawa Prefecture
Geographic setting: Coastal · Island · Marine

Boundary and coordinates

Mapping the geographic spread and estimated 1221.5 square kilometer area

Boundary Map and Geographic Limits of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park

Interactive boundary mapping provides essential spatial context for the protected marine and terrestrial zones. Structured spatial datasets detail the estimated 1221.5 square kilometer area, coordinate limits, and central location.

Boundary area: 929.7 km²
Boundary perimeter: 567.1 km
Northernmost point: 24.6304° N
Southernmost point: 24.0272° N
Easternmost point: 124.361° E
Westernmost point: 123.545° E
Geographic centre: 24.3296° N, 124.0206° E
North–south span: 66.8 km
East–west span: 82.8 km

西表石垣国立公園

Terrain and natural features

Recorded waterfalls, rivers, streams, and coastal capes within the protected landscape

Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park contains multiple recorded natural features such as waterfalls, streams, rivers, capes, and beaches situated within the protected area. Linked feature cards supply verified types, names, and spatial relationships for each recorded geographical entry.

Selected named natural features

Waterfalls

Pinaisara Falls

55 m high

Beaches

平野ビーチ

Streams

磯部川

Islands

Nakanokamishima

Streams

フカイ川

Streams

仲間川

Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park Features

Environmental setting

Subtropical marine, coastal, and tropical forest classifications across island terrain

Environmental Classifications and Physical Settings in Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park

Stored classifications provide complementary ways to read physical settings across tropical forest, coastal, and marine environments. Recorded categories connect directly to relevant atlas destinations for structured comparison.

Climate: Subtropical
Water: Water-dominated
Forest cover: Mostly forested

Landscape features

Islands · Coast · Waterfalls · Forest

Habitat types

Tropical forest · Coastal habitat · Marine habitat · Riverine habitat

Park atlas

Trace the subtropical island protected landscapes and marine ecosystems of Okinawa Prefecture.

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Established: 1986
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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Mapped geographic boundaries and regional park context.

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Mapped geography and dramatic peaks within Nantou County.

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Yushan National Park Protected Area

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Discover mapped boundaries and regional geography.

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Shoushan National Nature Park Protected Area

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Continue Exploring Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park's Geographic Landscape and Map Context

Further your exploration of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park by examining its specific geographic features and protected area boundaries in detail. Understand how its unique subtropical island terrain, from mangrove ecosystems to karst topography, fits into the larger regional map. This provides a structured approach to comprehending the park's ecological and geographic importance.

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