Shimamaki (島牧村, Shimamaki-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
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Shimamaki
島牧村 | |
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Village | |
Shimamaki Village hall | |
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![]() Location of Shimamaki in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) | |
![]() ![]() Shimamaki Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 42°42′N 140°4′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Hokkaido |
Prefecture | Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) |
District | Shimamaki |
Government | |
• Mayor | Masaru Fujisawa |
Area | |
• Total | 437.26 km2 (168.83 sq mi) |
Population (September 30, 2016) | |
• Total | 1,560 |
• Density | 3.6/km2 (9.2/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 83-1, Tomari, Shimamaki, Shimamaki-gun, Hokkaido 048-0621 |
Website | www |
Symbols | |
Flower | Leontopodium japonicum |
Tree | Fagus crenata |
As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,560. The total area is 437.26 km2.
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]
The main industry of Shimamaki is fishery. Thirty percent of the villagers are engaged in it.[2]
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