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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> |
Shimamaki is located on the southern of the [[Shiribeshi Subprefecture]]. The name is derived from the [[Ainu language|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=== |
===Neighboring towns=== |
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Revision as of 14:30, 18 August 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
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