Umaji, KÅchi
Umaji é¦¬è·¯æ‘ | |
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Village | |
![]() Location of Umaji in KÅchi Prefecture | |
![]() ![]() Umaji Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 33°33′N 134°3′E / 33.550°N 134.050°ECoordinates: 33°33′N 134°3′E / 33.550°N 134.050°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Shikoku |
Prefecture | KÅchi Prefecture |
District | Aki |
Government | |
• Mayor | Takashi Kamiji |
Area | |
• Total | 165.52 km2 (63.91 sq mi) |
Population (December 1, 2012) | |
• Total | 941 |
• Density | 5.7/km2 (15/sq mi) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Cryptomeria |
• Flower | Yuzu |
• Bird | Blue-and-white flycatcher |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
City Hall Address |
443 Umaji, Umaji-mura, KÅchi-ken 781-6201 |
Website |
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Umaji (é¦¬è·¯æ‘ Umaji-mura) is a village located in Aki District, KÅchi Prefecture, Japan.
As of December 1, 2012, the village has an estimated population of 941 and a density of 5.69 persons per km2. The total area is 165.52 km2.
Geography
Umaji is located in a mountainous region, and the Yasuda River flows through. Approximately 96% of the village is covered by forests, 75% of which are protected by the government. Major mountains include Mount Eboshi (1,320 m) and Jinkichimori (1,423 m).
Umaji is part of the local area called Chugei ä¸èŠ¸ which includes Umaji, Yasuda, Tano, Nahari and Kitagawa.
Neighboring municipalities
Education
- Junior High Schools
- Umaji Junior High School
- Yanase Junior High School
- Primary Schools
- Umaji Elementary School
- Yanase Elementary School
Access
Access is only by car or bus. Umaji's local train station is in Yasuda which is about a 30-minute drive away. Yasuda is on the Gomen-Nahari Line.[1]
References
External links
Media related to Umaji, KÅchi at Wikimedia Commons
- Umaji official website (Japanese)
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