Shimamaki, Hokkaido
| Shimamaki 島牧村 | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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Shimamaki Village hall | |
 Location of Shimamaki in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) | |
  Shimamaki Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 42°42′N 140°4′E / 42.700°N 140.067°ECoordinates: 42°42′N 140°4′E / 42.700°N 140.067°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) |
| District | Shimamaki |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Masaru Fujisawa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 437.26 km2 (168.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 1,979 |
| • Density | 4.5/km2 (12/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Fagus crenata |
| • Flower | Leontopodium japonicum |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City hall address |
83-1, Tomari, Shimamaki, Shimamaki-gun, Hokkaido 048-0621 |
| Website |
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Shimamaki (島牧村 Shimamaki-mura) is a village located in Shimamaki District, Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2007, the village has an estimated population of 1,979. The total area is 437.26 km².
Geography
Shimamaki is located on the southern of the Shiribeshi Subprefecture. The name is derived from the Ainu word "shuma ko mak", which means "Bihind rocks".[1]
Neighboring towns
- Shiribeshi Subprefecture
- Hiyama Subprefecture
- Oshima Subprefecture
History
- 1906 The village of Higashishimamaki and the village of Nishishimamaki were founded.
- 1956 Two villages were merged to form the new village of Shimamaki.
Industries
The main industry of Shimamaki is fishery. Thirty percent of villagers are engaged in it.[2]
Education
- Elementary school
- Shimamaki Elementary School
- Junior high school
- Shimamaki Junior High School
References
External links
Media related to Shimamaki, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons- Shimamaki official website (Japanese)
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