Nakagusuku, Okinawa
| Nakagusuku 中城村 | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Location of Nakagusuku in Okinawa Prefecture | |
  Nakagusuku Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 26°16′4″N 127°47′29″E / 26.26778°N 127.79139°ECoordinates: 26°16′4″N 127°47′29″E / 26.26778°N 127.79139°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture |
| District | Nakagami |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Seitoku Arakaki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.46 km2 (5.97 sq mi) |
| Population (March 1, 2008) | |
| • Total | 16,462 |
| • Density | 1,065/km2 (2,760/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Ebony |
| • Flower | Hibiscus |
| • Fish | Ijukin (Threadfin bream) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City hall address |
176 Tōma, Nakagusuku-mura, Nakagami-gun 901-2493 |
| Website |
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Nakagusuku (中城村 Nakagusuku-son, Okinawan: Nakagushiku) is a village located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2008, the village has an estimated population of 16,462 and a density of 1,065 persons per km². The total area is 15.46 km².
The ruins of a fine gusuku (Ryukyuan castle), Nakagusuku, are in this village.
Mascot
The village character (Mascot) is Gosamaru, who was the most famous resident of the castle. He holds a battle fan in one hand, and a carrot in the other. Nakagusuku village is famous for its almost white carrots, which are a point of civic pride.
Village events
On the fourth Sunday of every month there is a small Farmer's Market only for old and young people to participate in. It usually has 4-10 vendors at the Yoshinoura park. Time is from 9:00am to Noon.
Once a year in October the village hosts its Matsuri (festival) on the castle grounds. Local music and dance are performed, and food, games and beer is available from vendors.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nakagusuku, Okinawa. |
- Nakagusuku Castle
- Nakagushuku Village website (Japanese)
