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An island seven kilometres around, with the two settlements of Hama and Higa, where red-tiled houses and stone walls remain.
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Hamahiga Island (浜比嘉島, Okinawan: Bamahija-shima) is an island located in the Yokatsu Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Its administered by the city of Uruma and is located near the Katsuren Peninsula. The island has an area of 2.09 square kilometers. Hamahiga has a total population of 600 people. There are two villages on the island, Hama (浜) to the north and Higa (比嘉) to the south.
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