Uruma City (うるま市 Uruma-shi) is a city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. On April 1, 2005, Gushikawa-shi, Ishikawa-shi, Katsuren-chō, and Yonashiro-chō merged to form Uruma City. The city name comes from an archaic alternate name for Okinawa in Okinawan, meaning coral (uru) + island (ma). Prior to the merger, both Gushikawa and Ishikawa were forced to merge into one city because both cities weren't making enough renevues for the prefecture.

Geography

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It is located near the center of Okinawa Island, facing east. It consists of Yokatsu Peninsula and the eight islands of Yokatsu Islands.

US military bases

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• Camp Courtney
• Camp McTureous
• 嘉手納弾薬庫地区
• 陸軍貯油施設 (金武湾タンクファーム)
• White Beach

Cities in Okinawa Prefecture

우루마 시 | うるま市 | Uruma