Shimamaki, Hokkaido
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
- Shimamaki official website Template:Ja icon