Shimamaki, Hokkaido

Shimamaki
島牧村
Village

Shimamaki Village hall

Location of Shimamaki in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Shimamaki

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 42°42′N 140°4′E / 42.700°N 140.067°E / 42.700; 140.067Coordinates: 42°42′N 140°4′E / 42.700°N 140.067°E / 42.700; 140.067
Country Japan
Region Hokkaido
Prefecture Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
District Shimamaki
Government
  Mayor Masaru Fujisawa
Area
  Total 437.26 km2 (168.83 sq mi)
Population (2007)
  Total 1,979
  Density 4.5/km2 (12/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Fagus crenata
  Flower Leontopodium japonicum
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address 83-1, Tomari, Shimamaki, Shimamaki-gun, Hokkaido
048-0621
Website www.vill.shimamaki.lg.jp

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

Industries

The main industry of Shimamaki is fishery. Thirty percent of villagers are engaged in it.[2]

Education

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