Shimajiri District, Okinawa

However, there are hundreds of geographic references throughout Japan and even into the northern Kuriles using "shiri", to approximate the Ainu word shir, meaning island.

Despite Okinawa being so far south, historically Jōmon culture was dominant as on the mainland, and words likely have survived, though their original meanings have long been lost or modified.

As of 2020, the district has an estimated population of 105,230 and the density of 447.98 persons per km2.

The following airports are located in Shimajiri District and serve various islands: Naha Airport in Naha serves Shimajiri District areas in or near Okinawa Island.

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