Shimamaki, Hokkaido
Shimamaki 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