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|CityHallAddress=83-1, Tomari, Shimamaki, Shimamaki-gun, Hokkaido |
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As of 2007, the village has an estimated [[population]] of 1,979. The total area is 437.26 km². |
As of 2007, the village has an estimated [[population]] of 1,979. The total area is 437.26 km². |
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==Geography== |
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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".<ref>[http://www.vill.shimamaki.lg.jp/gaiyo Outline of the village]</ref> |
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===Neighboring towns=== |
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* Shiribeshi Subprefecture |
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** [[Suttsu, Hokkaido|Suttsu]] |
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** [[Kuromatsunai, Hokkaido|Kuromatsunai]] |
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* [[Hiyama Subprefecture]] |
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** [[Imakane, Hokkaido|Imakane]] |
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** [[Setana, Hokkaido|Setana]] |
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* [[Oshima Subprefecture]] |
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** [[Oshamambe, Hokkaido|Oshamambe]] |
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==History== |
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*1906 The village of Higashishimamaki and the village of Nishishimamaki were founded. |
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*1956 Two villages were merged to form the new village of Shimamaki. |
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==Industries== |
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The main industry of Shimamaki is fishery. Thirty percent of villagers are engaged in it.<ref>[http://www.vill.shimamaki.lg.jp/sangyo Industries of Shimamaki]</ref> |
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==Education== |
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* Elementary school |
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** Shimamaki Elementary School |
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* Junior high school |
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** Shimamaki Junior High School |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 12:36, 25 May 2015
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
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