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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 language|Ainu]] word "shuma |
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 "Behind rocks".<ref>[http://www.vill.shimamaki.lg.jp/gaiyo Outline of the village]</ref> |
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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> |
The main industry of Shimamaki is fishery. Thirty percent of the villagers are engaged in it.<ref>[http://www.vill.shimamaki.lg.jp/sangyo Industries of Shimamaki]</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:05, 28 July 2017
Shimamaki (島牧村, Shimamaki-mura) is a village located in Shimamaki District, Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 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
- 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 the 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- Shimamaki official website Template:Ja icon
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