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Chatan castle (Japanese: 北谷城跡, romanized: Chatan jōato)
| Chatan Castle 北谷城 | |
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| Chatan, Okinawa | |
 Chatan Gusuku | |
  Chatan Castle 北谷城  Chatan Castle 北谷城 | |
| Coordinates | 26°18′34″N 127°46′01″E / 26.30947°N 127.76698°E |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Kaniman (13th century-14th century) Ūkkā Aji / Ōkawa Aji  Ryūkyū Kingdom (15th century–1609) |
| Open to the public | no |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Website | Chatan Town cultural properties |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| Built by | Kaniman |
| In use | 13th century-17th century |
| Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
| Battles/wars | Ōkawa tekiuchi Satsuma Invasion |
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北谷城 | |
Chatan Gusuku | |
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| Alternative name | Chatan Gusuku |
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| Location | Chatan, Okinawa |
| Coordinates | 26°18′34″N 127°46′01″E / 26.30947°N 127.76698°E |
| Altitude | 44.7 m (147 ft) |
| Type | Fortress |
| Length | 500 |
| Width | 100 |
| Area | 1.5 ha (3.7 acres) |
| History | |
| Builder | Kaniman |
| Material | Ryūkyū limestone and wood |
| Founded | 13th century |
| Abandoned | 1609 |
| Periods | |
| Cultures |
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| Associated with | Kaniman (13th century) Ūkkā Aji / Ōkawa Aji |
| Site notes | |
| Ownership | Public |
| Public access | No |
| Website | Chatan Town cultural properties |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | types of masonry |
| Designation | National Historic Site |