# Awaji Island

> Seto Inland Sea Island

**Wikidata**: [Q504373](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q504373)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awaji_Island)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/awaji-island

## Summary
Awaji Island is a Seto Inland Sea Island in Japan, classified as a piece of sub-continental land completely surrounded by water. It is located in Hyōgo Prefecture and features the city of Sumoto. With a population of 157,000, it holds 48 sitelinks and is documented under the Wikipedia title "Awaji Island."

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Seto Inland Sea Island; piece of sub-continental land completely surrounded by water (island [Thing])
- **Location**: Japan (island country in East Asia); Hyōgo Prefecture (prefecture of Japan, inception: 1868-07-12T00:00:00Z, country: Q17, sitelink_count: 99)
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 34.383333333333, longitude 134.83333333333
- **Population**: 157,000.0
- **Sitelink Count**: 48
- **Wikipedia Title**: Awaji Island
- **Wikidata Description**: Seto Inland Sea Island
- **Related City**: Sumoto (city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan; inception: 1889-04-01T00:00:00Z, 2006-02-11T00:00:00Z; country: Q17; sitelink_count: 38)
- **Parent Country Details**: Japan (inception values: -0660-02-11 with qualifiers statement_is_subject_of Japanese imperial year and foundation of Japan, references  Japanese imperial year; 1890-11-29 with qualifiers statement_is_subject_of Constitution of the Empire of Japan, references  ; 1947-05-03 preferred with qualifiers statement_is_subject_of Constitution of Japan, references  ; country: Japan; sitelink_count: 413)

## FAQs
**What is Awaji Island's geographic classification and location?**  
Awaji Island is a Seto Inland Sea Island, defined as a piece of sub-continental land completely surrounded by water. It sits within Hyōgo Prefecture in Japan.

**Where is Awaji Island precisely positioned?**  
Its coordinates are latitude 34.383333333333 and longitude 134.83333333333.

**What is the population and online presence of Awaji Island?**  
The island has a population of 157,000.0 and 48 sitelinks across platforms.

**What key city is associated with Awaji Island?**  
Sumoto is the related city, a municipality in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, with inception dates of 1889-04-01T00:00:00Z and 2006-02-11T00:00:00Z, linked to country Q17 and holding 38 sitelinks.

**How does Awaji Island connect to Japan and Hyōgo Prefecture?**  
It originates in Japan, an East Asian island country with multiple inception points including 1947-05-03 (preferred), and is part of Hyōgo Prefecture, which began on 1868-07-12T00:00:00Z.

## Why It Matters
Awaji Island serves as a distinct geographic entity within Japan's Seto Inland Sea, embodying the sub-continental island form that defines much of the nation's fragmented archipelago. Its presence in Hyōgo Prefecture links it to regional administrative structures, supporting urban centers like Sumoto and contributing to Japan's broader island ecosystem. With a documented population of 157,000 and 48 sitelinks, it anchors local demographics and digital representation, playing a role in mapping and knowledge networks tied to Japan's extensive sitelink-rich entities like Hyōgo (99 sitelinks) and the nation itself (413 sitelinks). This connectivity underscores its relevance in understanding Japan's prefectural divisions and inland sea geography, facilitating queries on surrounded landmasses and their integrations.

## Notable For
- Being a Seto Inland Sea Island with exact coordinates at 34.383333333333° N, 134.83333333333° E.
- Hosting Sumoto, a city with dual inception dates (1889-04-01T00:00:00Z and 2006-02-11T00:00:00Z) and 38 sitelinks.
- Population of precisely 157,000.0, distinguishing its scale among Japanese islands.
- 48 sitelinks, reflecting strong wikibase integration comparable to related entities.
- Placement in Hyōgo Prefecture (inception 1868-07-12T00:00:00Z, 99 sitelinks) and Japan (413 sitelinks).

## Body
### Geographic Classification and Definition
Awaji Island qualifies as an island [Thing], specifically a piece of sub-continental land completely surrounded by water. Its wikidata_description labels it a Seto Inland Sea Island. The Wikipedia title is Awaji Island.

### Location and Administrative Context
Awaji Island is located in Japan [Thing], an island country in East Asia. It falls under Hyōgo Prefecture [Thing], a prefecture of Japan with inception on +1868-07-12T00:00:00Z, country Q17, and sitelink_count of 99.

Japan's inception includes:
- Value -0660-02-11, qualifiers statement_is_subject_of Japanese imperial year and foundation of Japan, references  Japanese imperial year.
- Value 1890-11-29, qualifiers statement_is_subject_of Constitution of the Empire of Japan, references  .
- Value 1947-05-03 (preferred), qualifiers statement_is_subject_of Constitution of Japan, references  .
Japan has country Japan and sitelink_count 413.

### Population and Metrics
Population stands at 157000.0. Sitelink_count is 48.

### Related Entities
Sumoto [Thing] connects directly as a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Sumoto's inception: +1889-04-01T00:00:00Z, +2006-02-11T00:00:00Z. Sumoto's country: Q17. Sumoto sitelink_count: 38.

### Coordinates and Positioning
Latitude: 34.383333333333. Longitude: 134.83333333333.

## References

1. archINFORM
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. GeoNames
4. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)