Hiranai, Aomori
| Hiranai 平内町 | |||
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  Hiranai | |||
| Coordinates: 40°55′N 140°57′E / 40.917°N 140.950°ECoordinates: 40°55′N 140°57′E / 40.917°N 140.950°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||
| Prefecture | Aomori Prefecture | ||
| District | Higashitsugaru | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 217.00 km2 (83.78 sq mi) | ||
| Population (April 2012) | |||
| • Total | 11,939 | ||
| • Density | 55/km2 (140/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Pine | ||
| - Flower | Camellia | ||
| - Bird | Swan | ||
| Phone number | 017-755-2111 | ||
| Address |
Aomori-ken Higashitsugaru-gun, Hiranai-machi, Kominato 63 039-3393 | ||
| Website | www.town.hiranai.aomori.jp | ||
Hiranai (平内町 Hiranai-machi) is a town located in Higashitsugaru District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of April 2012, the town had an estimated population of 11,939 and a population density of 55 persons per km². Its total area was 217.00 km².
Geography
Hiranai occupies the Natsudomari Peninsula, jutting into central Mutsu Bay. The town has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snow.
Neighbouring municipalities
- Aomori
- Noheji
- Tohoku
- Shichinohe
History
The area around Hiranai was controlled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain during the Edo period. During the cadastral reform of 1889, Natsudomari Peninsula was divided into the three villages of Nakahiranai, Nishihiranai, and Higashihiranai. Nakahiranai became Kominato Town on October 1, 1928. On March 31, 1955, Kominato merged with Nishihiranai and Higashihiranai to form Hiranai Town.
Economy
The economy of Hiranai is heavily dependent on commercial fishing. Some of the locally caught seafood include sea urchin roe, sea cucumber, scallops, abalone and squid. Tourism also plays a role in the economy, with beaches in close proximity to the city of Aomori in summer, ski resorts in winter, and onsen all year drawing tourists.
Transportation
Railway
- Aoimori Railway Company
Highway
Notes people from Hiranai
- Takahashi Chikuzan - professional Tsugaru-jamisen musician
- Toru Hosokawa - professional baseball player
External links
- (Japanese) Hiranai official website
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