Oshamambe, Hokkaido
Oshamambe is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 30 October 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,694. The total land area is 310.75 km2.
Geography
Oshamambe faces Uchiura Bay, which is a bay of the Pacific Ocean.Neighboring municipalities
- Hiyama Subprefecture
- * Imakane
- Iburi Subprefecture
- * Toyoura
- Oshima Subprefecture
- * Yakumo
- Shiribeshi Subprefecture
- * Kuromatsunai
- * Shimamaki
History
- 1864: The village of Oshamambe was founded.
- 1906: Oshamambe became a Second Class Village.
- 1923: Oshamambe became a First Class Village.
- 1943: Oshamambe village became Oshamambe town.
Education
University
- Tokyo University of Science, Oshamambe Campus
High school
- Hokkaido Oshamambe High School
Junior high school
- Oshamambe Junior High School
Elementary schools
- Oshamambe Elementary School
- Shizukari Elementary School
Transportation
Railway
Setana Line ran from Kunnui Station. There used to be Asahihama station between Oshamambe Station and Shizukari Station.- Hakodate Main Line: Kita-Toyotsu - Kunnui - Oshamambe - Futamata
- Muroran Main Line: Oshamambe - Shizukari
Highway
- Hokkaido Expressway: Shizukari PA - Oshamambe IC - Kunnui IC