Shimamaki, Hokkaido

Shimamaki (島牧村, Shimamaki-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Shimamaki

島牧村
Village
Shimamaki Village hall
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Location of Shimamaki in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Shimamaki
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 42°42′N 140°4′E
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
DistrictShimamaki
Government
  MayorMasaru Fujisawa
Area
  Total437.26 km2 (168.83 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
  Total1,560
  Density3.6/km2 (9.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address83-1, Tomari, Shimamaki, Shimamaki-gun, Hokkaido
048-0621
Websitewww.vill.shimamaki.lg.jp
Symbols
FlowerLeontopodium japonicum
TreeFagus crenata

As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,560. 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 "Behind rocks".[1]

Neighboring towns

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 the villagers are engaged in it.[2]

Education

  • Elementary school
    • Shimamaki Elementary School
  • Junior high school
    • Shimamaki Junior High School

References

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