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[[File:Shinchi Sta 20110404.jpg|270px|thumb|right|Shinchi Station after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami]]
[[File:Shinchi Sta 20110404.jpg|thumb|Shinchi Station after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami]]


{{Nihongo|'''Shinchi'''|新地町|Shinchi-machi}} is a [[Towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Fukushima Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of|2020|02|01}}, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 8,152, and a [[population density]] of {{Convert|170|PD/km2|}} in 2832 households.<ref>[http://www.shinchi-town.jp Shinchi town official home page] {{in lang|ja}}</ref> The total area is {{convert|46.70|km2|sqmi}}.<ref name="shinchitowm">{{cite web | url=http://www.shinchi-town.jp/ | title=Home | publisher=Shinchi Town | access-date=6 February 2015 | language=ja}}</ref>
{{Nihongo|'''Shinchi'''|新地町|Shinchi-machi}} is a [[Towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Fukushima Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of|2020|02|01}}, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 8,152, and a [[population density]] of {{Convert|170|PD/km2|}} in 2832 households.<ref>[http://www.shinchi-town.jp Shinchi town official home page] {{in lang|ja}}</ref> The total area is {{convert|46.70|km2|sqmi}}.<ref name="shinchitowm">{{cite web | url=http://www.shinchi-town.jp/ | title=Home | publisher=Shinchi Town | access-date=6 February 2015 | language=ja}}</ref>
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*[[Marumori, Miyagi|Marumori]]
*[[Marumori, Miyagi|Marumori]]


==Climate==
===Climate===
Shinchi has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Shinchi is {{Convert|12.5|C|}}. The average annual rainfall is {{Convert|1259|mm||abbr=on}} with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around {{Convert|24.7|C|}}, and lowest in January, at around {{Convert|1.6|C|}}.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/location/50696/ Shinchi climate data]</ref>
Shinchi has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Shinchi is {{Convert|12.5|C|}}. The average annual rainfall is {{Convert|1259|mm||abbr=on}} with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around {{Convert|24.7|C|}}, and lowest in January, at around {{Convert|1.6|C|}}.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/location/50696/ Shinchi climate data]</ref>

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|Jan record high C = 14.9
|Feb record high C = 20.8
|Mar record high C = 23.2
|Apr record high C = 29.9
|May record high C = 31.1
|Jun record high C = 36.0
|Jul record high C = 36.8
|Aug record high C = 36.2
|Sep record high C = 33.4
|Oct record high C = 30.2
|Nov record high C = 24.8
|Dec record high C = 19.0
|Jan record low C = -8.0
|Feb record low C = -6.9
|Mar record low C = -3.8
|Apr record low C = -2.1
|May record low C = 5.1
|Jun record low C = 8.8
|Jul record low C = 15.1
|Aug record low C = 14.7
|Sep record low C = 9.9
|Oct record low C = 4.6
|Nov record low C = -2.6
|Dec record low C = -4.7
|Jan high C = 6.3
|Feb high C = 6.9
|Mar high C = 10.8
|Apr high C = 15.5
|May high C = 20.9
|Jun high C = 22.7
|Jul high C = 26.3
|Aug high C = 28.2
|Sep high C = 25.0
|Oct high C = 19.8
|Nov high C = 14.4
|Dec high C = 8.8
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|Feb mean C = 2.8
|Mar mean C = 6.3
|Apr mean C = 10.7
|May mean C = 16.1
|Jun mean C = 19.0
|Jul mean C = 22.9
|Aug mean C = 24.7
|Sep mean C = 21.4
|Oct mean C = 15.9
|Nov mean C = 10.2
|Dec mean C = 4.8
|Jan low C = -1.3
|Feb low C = -1.1
|Mar low C = 1.8
|Apr low C = 6.1
|May low C = 11.9
|Jun low C = 16.0
|Jul low C = 20.2
|Aug low C = 21.9
|Sep low C = 18.1
|Oct low C = 11.9
|Nov low C = 5.8
|Dec low C = 0.8
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|Jan precipitation mm = 49.3
|Feb precipitation mm = 28.8
|Mar precipitation mm = 92.6
|Apr precipitation mm = 97.4
|May precipitation mm = 109.2
|Jun precipitation mm = 130.4
|Jul precipitation mm = 164.3
|Aug precipitation mm = 129.1
|Sep precipitation mm = 236.6
|Oct precipitation mm = 212.5
|Nov precipitation mm = 38.8
|Dec precipitation mm = 31.1
|year precipitation mm = 1333.1
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|Jan precipitation days = 4.4
|Feb precipitation days = 4.6
|Mar precipitation days = 6.7
|Apr precipitation days = 7.9
|May precipitation days = 8.3
|Jun precipitation days = 10.7
|Jul precipitation days = 12.9
|Aug precipitation days = 11.8
|Sep precipitation days = 11.7
|Oct precipitation days = 8.9
|Nov precipitation days = 4.6
|Dec precipitation days = 4.7
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| publisher = [[Japan Meteorological Agency|JMA]]
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-fukushima.php Shinchi population statistics]</ref> the population of Shinchi was relatively constant over the past 40 years.
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-fukushima.php Shinchi population statistics]</ref> the population of Shinchi has declined slightly since the year 2000.


{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
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| 2000 | 9,017
| 2000 | 9,017
| 2010 | 8,224
| 2010 | 8,224
| 2020 | 7,905
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==History==
==History==
The area of present-day Shinchi was part of [[Mutsu Province]], and [[Kofun period]] remains have been found in the area. During the [[Nara period]], it was part of ancient Futaba District in [[Iwaki Province (718)|Iwaki Province]]. During the [[Edo period]], it was part of Uda District, which was divided into 51 villages, nine of which (including the coast) was part of the holdings of [[Sendai Domain]], and the remaining 42 of which were ruled by [[Sōma Domain]], ruled by the [[Sōma clan]] under the [[Tokugawa shogunate]] until the [[Meiji restoration]]. On April 1, 1889, the village of Shinchi was created within Uda District, Fukushima with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. Uda District became Sōma District in 1896. On April 20, 1954 Shinchi annexed the neighboring villages of Fukuda and Komagamine. Shinchi was elevated to town status on August 1, 1971.
The area of present-day Shinchi was part of [[Mutsu Province]], and [[Kofun period]] remains have been found in the area. During the [[Nara period]], it was part of ancient Futaba District in [[Iwaki Province (718)|Iwaki Province]]. During the [[Edo period]], it was part of Uda District, which was divided into 51 villages, nine of which (including the coast) was part of the holdings of [[Sendai Domain]], and the remaining 42 of which were ruled by [[Sōma Domain]], ruled by the [[Sōma clan]] under the [[Tokugawa shogunate]] until the [[Meiji restoration]]. On April 1, 1889, the village of Shinchi was created within Uda District, Fukushima with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. Uda District became Sōma District in 1896. On April 20, 1954, Shinchi annexed the neighboring villages of Fukuda and Komagamine. Shinchi was elevated to town status on August 1, 1971.


===2011 earthquake and tsunami===
===2011 earthquake and tsunami===
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==External links==
==External links==
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*{{Commons category-inline}}
*[http://www.shinchi-town.jp/ Official Website] {{in lang|ja}}
*[http://www.shinchi-town.jp/ Official Website] {{in lang|ja}}


Latest revision as of 07:47, 24 June 2023

Shinchi
新地町
Town
Shinchi Town Hall
Shinchi Town Hall
Flag of Shinchi
Flag
Official seal of Shinchi
Seal
Location of Shinchi in Fukushima Prefecture
Location of Shinchi in Fukushima Prefecture
Shinchi is located in Japan
Shinchi
Shinchi
 
Coordinates: 37°52′34.7″N 140°55′10.6″E / 37.876306°N 140.919611°E / 37.876306; 140.919611
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureFukushima Prefecture
DistrictSōma
Area
 • Total46.70 km2 (18.03 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2020)
 • Total8,152
 • Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0244-62-2111
AddressYachikoya, Shinchi-machi, Sōma-gun, Fukushima-ken 979-2792
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
BirdGreen pheasant
FishPleuronectidae
FlowerSakura
TreePine
Shinchi Station after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami

Shinchi (新地町, Shinchi-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, the town has an estimated population of 8,152, and a population density of 170 inhabitants per square kilometre (440/sq mi) in 2832 households.[1] The total area is 46.70 square kilometres (18.03 sq mi).[2]

Geography[edit]

Shinchi is located in the far northeastern Hamadōri region of Fukushima Prefecture, bordering on Miyagi Prefecture to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The population center and town hall is in the northern part of the town, and the western part of the town is hilly.

Surrounding municipalities[edit]

Fukushima Prefecture

Miyagi Prefecture

Climate[edit]

Shinchi has a humid climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Shinchi is 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,259 mm (49.6 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.7 °C (76.5 °F), and lowest in January, at around 1.6 °C (34.9 °F).[3]

Climate data for Shinchi (2011−2020 normals, extremes 2011−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 14.9
(58.8) 		20.8
(69.4) 		23.2
(73.8) 		29.9
(85.8) 		31.1
(88.0) 		36.0
(96.8) 		36.8
(98.2) 		36.2
(97.2) 		33.4
(92.1) 		30.2
(86.4) 		24.8
(76.6) 		19.0
(66.2) 		36.8
(98.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 6.3
(43.3) 		6.9
(44.4) 		10.8
(51.4) 		15.5
(59.9) 		20.9
(69.6) 		22.7
(72.9) 		26.3
(79.3) 		28.2
(82.8) 		25.0
(77.0) 		19.8
(67.6) 		14.4
(57.9) 		8.8
(47.8) 		17.1
(62.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 2.5
(36.5) 		2.8
(37.0) 		6.3
(43.3) 		10.7
(51.3) 		16.1
(61.0) 		19.0
(66.2) 		22.9
(73.2) 		24.7
(76.5) 		21.4
(70.5) 		15.9
(60.6) 		10.2
(50.4) 		4.8
(40.6) 		13.1
(55.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −1.3
(29.7) 		−1.1
(30.0) 		1.8
(35.2) 		6.1
(43.0) 		11.9
(53.4) 		16.0
(60.8) 		20.2
(68.4) 		21.9
(71.4) 		18.1
(64.6) 		11.9
(53.4) 		5.8
(42.4) 		0.8
(33.4) 		9.3
(48.8)
Record low °C (°F) −8.0
(17.6) 		−6.9
(19.6) 		−3.8
(25.2) 		−2.1
(28.2) 		5.1
(41.2) 		8.8
(47.8) 		15.1
(59.2) 		14.7
(58.5) 		9.9
(49.8) 		4.6
(40.3) 		−2.6
(27.3) 		−4.7
(23.5) 		−8.0
(17.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 49.3
(1.94) 		28.8
(1.13) 		92.6
(3.65) 		97.4
(3.83) 		109.2
(4.30) 		130.4
(5.13) 		164.3
(6.47) 		129.1
(5.08) 		236.6
(9.31) 		212.5
(8.37) 		38.8
(1.53) 		31.1
(1.22) 		1,333.1
(52.48)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 4.4 4.6 6.7 7.9 8.3 10.7 12.9 11.8 11.7 8.9 4.6 4.7 97.2
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[4][5]

Demographics[edit]

Per Japanese census data,[6] the population of Shinchi has declined slightly since the year 2000.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1920 7,799—    
1930 8,651+10.9%
1940 8,802+1.7%
1950 12,060+37.0%
1960 10,494−13.0%
1970 8,646−17.6%
1980 8,704+0.7%
1990 8,904+2.3%
2000 9,017+1.3%
2010 8,224−8.8%
2020 7,905−3.9%

History[edit]

The area of present-day Shinchi was part of Mutsu Province, and Kofun period remains have been found in the area. During the Nara period, it was part of ancient Futaba District in Iwaki Province. During the Edo period, it was part of Uda District, which was divided into 51 villages, nine of which (including the coast) was part of the holdings of Sendai Domain, and the remaining 42 of which were ruled by Sōma Domain, ruled by the Sōma clan under the Tokugawa shogunate until the Meiji restoration. On April 1, 1889, the village of Shinchi was created within Uda District, Fukushima with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. Uda District became Sōma District in 1896. On April 20, 1954, Shinchi annexed the neighboring villages of Fukuda and Komagamine. Shinchi was elevated to town status on August 1, 1971.

2011 earthquake and tsunami[edit]

The eastern, coastal portion of Shinchi was inundated by tsunami flood waters following the magnitude 9.0 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami off its coastline on March 11, 2011. The tsunami destroyed 577 houses, or approximately half the homes in the town, and the final death toll was 116 residents.

Government[edit]

Shinchi has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 12 members. Shinchi, together with the city of Soma, collectively contributes one seat to the Fukushima Prefectural legislature. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Fukushima 1st district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy[edit]

The economy of Shinchi is primarily agricultural. The Shinchi Thermal Power Station is located in the town.

Education[edit]

Shinchi has three public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government, and one public high school operated by the Fukushima Prefectural Board of Education.

Transportation[edit]

Railway[edit]

East Japan Railway Company (JR East) - Jōban Line

Highway[edit]

Local attractions[edit]

Noted people from Shinchi[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Shinchi town official home page (in Japanese)
  2. ^ "Home" (in Japanese). Shinchi Town. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  3. ^ Shinchi climate data
  4. ^ 観測史上1～10位の値（年間を通じての値）. JMA. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  5. ^ 気象庁 / 平年値（年・月ごとの値）. JMA. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  6. ^ Shinchi population statistics
  7. ^ "新地貝塚附手長明神社跡" [Shinchi kaizuka tsuketari Tenagamyō Jinja ato] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs.

External links[edit]

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