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Kazamaura
is a village located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 1,833, and a population density of 28 persons per km2 in 914 households. The total area of the village is . Geography The northernmost village on Honshū island, Kazamaura is on the northwestern shore of Shimokita Peninsula. It is separated from the island of Hokkaidō by the Tsugaru Strait. Most of the village is part of the Osoreyama Mountain Range, resulting in little flat land. The Ikokuma River flows through the village. Approximately 96% of the total area of the village is covered by forests. Much of the village is within the borders of the Shimokita Hantō Quasi-National Park. Neighboring municipalities Aomori Prefecture * Mutsu *Ōma Climate The village has a cold oceanic climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall and strong winds. ( Köppen climate classification ''Cfb''). The average annual temperature in Kazamaura is 8.7&n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimokita District, Aomori
is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It occupies most of the northern handle of Shimokita Peninsula with the exception of Mutsu City and contains the most northern point on the island of Honshū. It is also home to the Japanese macaque, making it the northernmost natural habitat for monkeys anywhere in the world. As of 2009, the district has an estimated population of 18,297 and a density of 33.2 persons per km2. The total area was 551.08 km2. In terms of national politics, the district is represented in the Diet of Japan's House of Representatives as a part of the Aomori 1st district. Towns and villages The district currently consists of one town and three villages. The city of Mutsu was formerly part of the district. * Ōma *Higashidōri * Kazamaura * Sai History Shimokita District was part of ancient , established by the Northern Fujiwara. During the Edo period, the area was part of the Morioka han feudal domain of the Nanbu clan, with a daikansh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
