Kaminokuni, Hokkaido
| Kaminokuni 上ノ国町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Kaminokuni in Hokkaido (Hiyama Subprefecture) | |
  Kaminokuni Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 41°48′N 140°7′E / 41.800°N 140.117°ECoordinates: 41°48′N 140°7′E / 41.800°N 140.117°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Hiyama Subprefecture) |
| District | Hiyama |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nomoru Kudo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 547.58 km2 (211.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 6,379 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Thujopsis[1] |
| • Flower | Ezoyamatsutsuji |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City hall address |
100 Odomari, Kaminokuni, Hiyama District, Hokkaido 049-0698 |
| Website |
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Kaminokuni (上ノ国町 Kaminokuni-chō) is a town located in Hiyama District, Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
In 2008, the town had an estimated population of 6,379 and a density of 12 per km². The total area is 547.58 km².
Geography
Kaminokuni is located on the southwest of the Oshima Peninsula and faces the Sea of Japan. Amano River flows through the central town. Esashi Line used to run along this river.
Neighboring towns
History
Strongman Takeda Nobuhiro (1431-1494), progenitor of the Kakizaki (later Matsumae) house, established a fort (tate) in Kaminokuni leading to the settlement of the area by other Wajin merchants and fishermen.
- 1879 The village of Kaminokuni was founded.[2]
- 1902 Kaminokuni Village was merged with neighboring villages to form the new village of Kaminokuni.
- 1967 Kaminokuni Village became Kaminokuni Town.
Education
- High school
- Hokkaido Kaminokuni High School[3]
- Junior high school
- Kaminokuni Junior High School
- Elementary school
- Kaminokuni Elementary School
- Kahoku Elementary School
- Takisawa Elementary School
Sister cities
References
External links
Media related to Kaminokuni, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (Japanese)
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