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[[file:Akimotoko.jpg|right|thumb|Lake Akimoto]]
{{nihongo|'''Kitashiobara'''|北塩原村|Kitashiobara-mura}} is a [[villages of Japan|village]] located in [[Yama District, Fukushima|Yama District]], [[Fukushima Prefecture|Fukushima]], [[Japan]].
{{Nihongo| '''Kitashiobara'''|北塩原村|Kitashiobara-mura}} is a [[Villages of Japan|village]] located in [[Fukushima Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of|2020|04|01}}, the village had an estimated [[population]] of 2,697 in 1091 households,<ref>[http://www.vill.kitashiobara.fukushima.jp Kitashiobara village official statistics]{{in lang|ja}}</ref> and a [[population density]] of 12 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area of the village was {{convert|234.08|sqkm|sqmi}}.


==Geography==
As of February 1, 2008, the village has an estimated [[population]] of 3,416 and a [[population density|density]] of 14.6 persons per km². The total area is 233.94 km².
Kitashiobara is located at the far northern [[Aizu]] region of Fukushima Prefecture, bordered by [[Yamagata Prefecture]] to the north. Kitashiobara consists of three areas, named after the former the villages of '''Kita'''yama, Ō'''shio''', and Hi'''bara'''. The western portion, Hibara, has a higher elevation than the other two areas, most of it between 800 m and 1000 m. Also, [[Lake Hibara]] in Hibara is located in the [[Bandai-Asahi National Park]]. It was created in 1888 during the eruption of [[Mount Bandai]]. Oguni-numa, a swamp, is reserved by the Japanese government as a [[natural monument]].<ref>[http://www.vill.kitashiobara.fukushima.jp/koryu/sizen.htm 福島県 北塩原村 裏磐梯 へようこそ！！−自然豊かな村<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Some 86% of the village area is covered in mountains and forest.


*Mountains : [[Mount Bandai]]
The village was created in the merging of three villages, '''Kita'''yama, Ō'''shio''', and Hi'''bara''' on March 31, 1954.
*Rivers : [[Nakutsu-gawa]], [[Ono-gawa]]
*Lakes : [[Lake Hibara]], [[Goshiki-numa]], [[Lake Onogawa]], [[Oguni-numa Pond|Oguni-numa]], [[Akimoto Lake]]


===Neighboring municipalities===
== Geography ==
Fukushima Prefecture
Kitayama consists of three areas, named after the former villages. The western portion, Hibara, has a higher elevation than the other two areas, most of it between 800m and 1000m. Also, [[Lake Hibara]] in Hibara is located in the [[Bandai-Asahi National Park]]. It was created in [[1888]] during the eruption of [[Mount Bandai]]. Oguni-numa, a swamp, is reserved by the government as a [[natural monument]]. <ref>[http://www.vill.kitashiobara.fukushima.jp/koryu/sizen.htm 福島県 北塩原村 裏磐梯 へようこそ！！−自然豊かな村<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The climate is like many other parts of northern Japan, with cold winters and snowfall averaging 2m.
*[[Kitakata, Fukushima|Kitakata]]
*[[Inawashiro, Fukushima|Inawashiro]]
*[[Bandai, Fukushima|Bandai]]
Yamagata Prefecture
*[[Yonezawa, Yamagata|Yonezawa]]


==Climate==
[[Mountains]] : [[Mount Bandai]]<br />
Kitashiobara has a [[Humid continental climate]] (Köppen ''Dfb'') characterized by warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kitashiobara is 7.4&nbsp;°C. The average annual rainfall is 1666&nbsp;mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 20.8&nbsp;°C, and lowest in January, at around -4.9&nbsp;°C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/asia/japan/fukushima/kitashiobara-472538/ Kitashiobara climate data]</ref>
[[Rivers]] : Nakutsu-gawa, Ono-gawa<br />
[[Lakes]] : [[Lake Hibara]], [[Goshiki-numa]], Lake Onogawa, Oguni-numa, Lake Akimoto


== References ==
==Demographics==
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-fukushima.php Kitashiobara population statistics]</ref> the population of Kitashiobara has declined steadily over the past 40 years.
{{Historical populations
| 1920 | 4,482
| 1930 | 4,368
| 1940 | 4,375
| 1950 | 5,284
| 1960 | 5,351
| 1970 | 4,287
| 1980 | 3,869
| 1990 | 3,812
| 2000 | 3,644
| 2010 | 3,185
| 2020 | 2,556
|align = none
| footnote =
}}


==History==
<references/>
The area of present-day Kitashiobara was part of ancient [[Mutsu Province]], and formed part of the holdings of [[Aizu Domain]] during the [[Edo period]]. After the [[Meiji Restoration]], it was organized as part of [[Yama District, Fukushima|Yama District]], Fukushima Prefecture. The villages of Kitayama, Ōshio and Hibara. were created with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1884. The three villages merged to form the village of Kitashiobara village was created on March 31, 1954.


==Economy==
== External links ==
The economy of Kitashiobara is dependent on agriculture, seasonal tourism, and the mining of salt.
{{Commons category-inline}}
* [http://www.vill.kitashiobara.fukushima.jp/ Kitashiobara official website] {{ja icon}}


==Education==
[[Category:Villages in Fukushima Prefecture]]
Kitashiobara has two public elementary schools and two public junior high schools operated by the village government. The village does not have a public high school.


==Transportation==
{{Fukushima-geo-stub}}
===Railway===
*Kitashiobara does not have any passenger rail service.


===Highway===
[[ko:기타시오바라 촌]]
* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|459}}
[[ja:北塩原村]]

[[ru:Китасиобара]]
==Local attractions==
[[tl:Kitashiobara, Fukushima]]
*[[Morohashi Museum of Modern Art]]
[[uk:Кіта-Сіобара]]
*[[Bandai-Asahi National Park]]
[[zh:北鹽原村]]
*[[Goshiki-numa]]

==Notes==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Commons category-inline}}
*[http://www.vill.kitashiobara.fukushima.jp/ Official Website] {{in lang|ja}}

{{Fukushima}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Kitashiobara, Fukushima| ]]
[[Category:Villages in Fukushima Prefecture]]

Latest revision as of 11:56, 16 April 2024

Kitashiobara
北塩原村
Village
Kitashiobara Village Hall
Kitashiobara Village Hall
Flag of Kitashiobara
Flag
Official seal of Kitashiobara
Seal
Location of Kitashiobara in Fukushima Prefecture
Location of Kitashiobara in Fukushima Prefecture
Kitashiobara is located in Japan
Kitashiobara
Kitashiobara
 
Coordinates: 37°39′20.4″N 139°56′15.4″E / 37.655667°N 139.937611°E / 37.655667; 139.937611
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureFukushima
DistrictYama
Area
 • Total234.08 km2 (90.38 sq mi)
Population
 (April 2020)
 • Total2,697
 • Density12/km2 (30/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreePrunus sargentii
- FlowerLysichiton camtschatcensis
- BirdJapanese tit
Phone number0241-23-3111　
Address3151 Kitayama Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima-ken 966-0485
WebsiteOfficial website
Lake Akimoto

Kitashiobara (北塩原村, Kitashiobara-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the village had an estimated population of 2,697 in 1091 households,[1] and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 234.08 square kilometres (90.38 sq mi).

Geography[edit]

Kitashiobara is located at the far northern Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, bordered by Yamagata Prefecture to the north. Kitashiobara consists of three areas, named after the former the villages of Kitayama, Ōshio, and Hibara. The western portion, Hibara, has a higher elevation than the other two areas, most of it between 800 m and 1000 m. Also, Lake Hibara in Hibara is located in the Bandai-Asahi National Park. It was created in 1888 during the eruption of Mount Bandai. Oguni-numa, a swamp, is reserved by the Japanese government as a natural monument.[2] Some 86% of the village area is covered in mountains and forest.

Neighboring municipalities[edit]

Fukushima Prefecture

Yamagata Prefecture

Climate[edit]

Kitashiobara has a Humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) characterized by warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kitashiobara is 7.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1666 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 20.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around -4.9 °C.[3]

Demographics[edit]

Per Japanese census data,[4] the population of Kitashiobara has declined steadily over the past 40 years.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1920 4,482—    
1930 4,368−2.5%
1940 4,375+0.2%
1950 5,284+20.8%
1960 5,351+1.3%
1970 4,287−19.9%
1980 3,869−9.8%
1990 3,812−1.5%
2000 3,644−4.4%
2010 3,185−12.6%
2020 2,556−19.7%

History[edit]

The area of present-day Kitashiobara was part of ancient Mutsu Province, and formed part of the holdings of Aizu Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, it was organized as part of Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture. The villages of Kitayama, Ōshio and Hibara. were created with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1884. The three villages merged to form the village of Kitashiobara village was created on March 31, 1954.

Economy[edit]

The economy of Kitashiobara is dependent on agriculture, seasonal tourism, and the mining of salt.

Education[edit]

Kitashiobara has two public elementary schools and two public junior high schools operated by the village government. The village does not have a public high school.

Transportation[edit]

Railway[edit]

  • Kitashiobara does not have any passenger rail service.

Highway[edit]

Local attractions[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Kitashiobara village official statistics(in Japanese)
  2. ^ 福島県 北塩原村 裏磐梯 へようこそ！！−自然豊かな村
  3. ^ Kitashiobara climate data
  4. ^ Kitashiobara population statistics

External links[edit]

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