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Feature Statistic Japan

NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
1.668A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
976A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
894A.ADM4fourth-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a third-order administrative division
186A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
47A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
3.772 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
1.353H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
468H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
413H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
315H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
194H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
119H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
111H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
85H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
78H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
54H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
53H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
53H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
40H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
34H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
31H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
18H.SEAseaa large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
13H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
11H.STMDdistributary(-ies)a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
5H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
5H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
5H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
4H.SPNThot spring(s)a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
4H.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
3H.HBRXsection of harbor
2H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
2H.CNLDdrainage canalan artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches
2H.GULFgulfa large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
2H.STMXsection of stream
2H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
2H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
2H.SDsounda long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
2H.STMAanabrancha diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
1H.CRNTcurrenta horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity
1H.CNLIirrigation canala canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water
1H.CNLAaqueducta conduit used to carry water
1H.STMCcanalized streama stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
1H.LKCcrater lakea lake in a crater or caldera
1H.PNDSpondssmall standing waterbodies
1H.NRWSnarrowsa navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
3.492 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
540L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
25L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
23L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
22L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
5L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
2L.COLFcoalfielda region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur
1L.CSTcoasta zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
618 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
10.075P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
750P.PPLXsection of populated place
45P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
5P.PPLQabandoned populated place
2P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
1P.
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
10.879 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
7R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
7R.TNLtunnela subterranean passageway for transportation
1R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
1R.RRrailroada permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
16 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
338S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
255S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
113S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
21S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
19S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
13S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
8S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
5S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
5S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
4S.SHRNshrinea structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
3S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
3S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
3S.ANSancient sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
3S.TMPLtemple(s)an edifice dedicated to religious worship
2S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
1S.RNCHranch(es)a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock
1S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
1S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
1S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
1S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
1S.SPAspaa resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
1S.CTRFfacility centera place where more than one facility is situated
1S.RSDrailroad sidinga short track parallel to and joining the main track
1S.POpost officea public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
804 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
2.383T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
1.799T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
1.417T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
675T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
430T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
248T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
79T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
68T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
67T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
55T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
46T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
39T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
33T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
21T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
18T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
8T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
8T.ISLXsection of island
6T.VLCvolcanoa conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
5T.BARbara shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts
4T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
3T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
3T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
3T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
2T.MNDmound(s)a low, isolated, rounded hill
2T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
2T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
1T.DUNEdune(s)a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
1T.SHORshorea narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively
7.426 Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
2U.TRNUtrencha long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides
1U.RDGUridgea long narrow elevation with steep sides
3 Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
2V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
1V.OCHorchard(s)a planting of fruit or nut trees
3 Total for V
27.013

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