is a
village
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located in
Shiribeshi Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. The subprefecture's capital is Kutchan. As of July 31, 2004, the estimated population was 256,184 and the area was 4,305.65 km2.
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Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel.
The la ...
,
Japan
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As of September 2016, the village has an estimated
population
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of 1,560. The total area is 437.26 km
2.
Geography
Shimamaki is located on the southern of the
Shiribeshi Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. The subprefecture's capital is Kutchan. As of July 31, 2004, the estimated population was 256,184 and the area was 4,305.65 km2.
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. The name is derived from the
Ainu word "Shuma-ko-mak", which means "Behind rocks".
Neighboring towns
* Shiribeshi Subprefecture
**
Suttsu
**
Kuromatsunai
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Hiyama Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan located on the Oshima Peninsula on the Sea of Japan side. It includes Okushiri Island. It was established in 1897.
Geography
Mergers
History
*1897: Hiyama Subprefecture was established.
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**
Imakane
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Setana
is a town located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 8,501, and a density of 13 persons per km². The total area is 638.67 km².
Geography
Setana is located on the northe ...
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Oshima Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004 it had a population of 456,621 and an area of 3,715.38 km2.
Hakodate Airport is located in the City of Hakodate.
Geography
The subprefecture is located on the Oshima Penins ...
**
Oshamambe
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 the villagers are engaged in it.
Industries of Shimamaki
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Education
* Elementary school
** Shimamaki Elementary School
* Junior high school
** Shimamaki Junior High School
References
External links
*
Official Website
Villages in Hokkaido
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