Urasoe, Okinawa
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Urasoe is a city in Okinawa Prefecture that served as the original capital of the Chuzan Kingdom. The city is home to the historic Urasoe Castle, which contains the remains of several Ryukyu kings. It has evolved from an agricultural area into a major urban center near Naha.
Statistics
Area
19.48 km²
Population
115,855