Shimamaki, Hokkaido

is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Population

As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,560. The total area is 437.26 km².

Geography

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".

Neighboring towns

• Hiyama Subprefecture
• Imakane
• Setana
• Oshima Subprefecture
• Oshamambe
• Shiribeshi Subprefecture
• Kuromatsunai
• Suttsu

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.

Education

• Elementary school
• Shimamaki Elementary School
• Junior high school
• Shimamaki Junior High School

References

External links

• Official Website