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Shimamaki, Hokkaido

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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

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

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