Former municipality | |
Since | July 1, 2004 |
Currently part of | part of Gonohe |
Kuraishi's location in Aomori, Japan. |
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Location | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Tōhoku region |
Prefecture | Aomori |
District | Sannohe District |
Physical characteristics | |
Area | 55.68 km² |
Population (as of July 1, 2004) | |
Total | 3,363 |
Density | 60.4/km² |
Symbols | |
Tree | Japanese Red Pine |
Flower | Kobushi Magnolia |
Kuraishi (倉石村 Kuraishi-mura ) was a village located in Sannohe District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Kuraishi Village was founded on April 1, 1889. On July 1, 2004 it was merged into the town of Gonohe, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.
An inland village, Kuraishi had an agriculture-based economy and was noted for its production of apples. At the time of its merger, Kuraishi had an estimated population of 3,363 and a density of 60.4 persons per km². The total area was 55.68 km².
Kuraishi was served by Route 454 (Japan) highway, but had no rail service.