Umaji, Kōchi

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Umaji
馬路村
Location of Umaji
Umaji's location in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Shikoku region
Prefecture Kōchi Prefecture
District Aki District
Physical characteristics
Area 165.52 km² (63.91 sq mi)
Population (as of February 29, 2008)
     Total 1,109
     Density 6.7 /km² (17 /sq mi)
Symbols
Tree Cryptomeria
Flower Yuzu
Bird Blue-and-White Flycatcher
Umaji Government Office
Mayor Takashi Kamiji
Address 781-6201
443 Umaji, Umaji-mura, Kōchi-ken
Phone number 0887-44-2111
Official website: Village of Umaji

Umaji (馬路村 Umaji-mura?) is a village located in Aki District, Kochi, Japan.

As of February 29, 2008, the village has an estimated population of 1,109 and a density of 6.7 persons per km². The total area is 165.52 km².

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Umaji is located in a mountainous region, and the Yasuda River flows through. Approximately 96% of the village is covered by forests, 75% of which are protected by the government. Major mountains include Mount Eboshi (1,320 m) and Jinkichimori (1,423 m).

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Coordinates: 33°33′N, 134°3′E

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