#4
Highest Island in Japan
Sorted by Highest Elevation
Value: 1,936 meters
Yakushima
Island in Kagoshima, Japan
Yakushima is an island located in Kagoshima, Japan. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Land Area, Population, and Highest Elevation, to help users compare it with other islands in Japan.
Page overview
- Country
- Japan
- State
- Kagoshima
- Category
- nature
- Type
- Island
Ranking highlights
See how this island performs across different ranking categories in Japan.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Land Area | 504.25 km² | Total land area of the island. |
| Population | 10,862 | Total number of people living on the island. |
| Highest Elevation | 1,936 meters | Highest natural point on the island above sea level. |
| Coastline Length | 132 km | Total length of the island’s coastline. |
| Distance From Mainland | 60 km | Shortest distance from the island to the nearest mainland coast. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Yakushima is located in Kagoshima, Japan. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this island.
- City
- Not available
- State
- Kagoshima
- Country
- Japan
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How this island is compared
This island is compared with other islands in Japan using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Yakushima performs across different comparison categories, such as Land Area, Population, and Highest Elevation.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Yakushima details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Yakushima located?
Yakushima is located in Kagoshima, Japan.
What is Yakushima known for on LocoDeck?
Yakushima is listed as an island in Japan. This page highlights key metrics such as Land Area, Population, and Highest Elevation to help compare it with other islands.
How is Yakushima compared with other islands?
Yakushima is compared using the ranking metrics available for islands in Japan. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.