China (知名町; -chō) /t͡ʃinɑ/ is a town located in Oshima District, Kagoshima, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,371 and the density of 138.32 persons per km². The total area is 53.29 km².

Sugar cane, potatoes and peanuts farming are popular. Flower farming is also popular.

There is a small Japanese Military Base present with radar / communications installation.

One of two towns is on Okinoerabu Island. The main ship port and airport is in the other town on the island (Wadomari).

External links

• Official website in Japanese

Towns in Kagoshima Prefecture

知名町