Rokunohe, Aomori
| Rokunohe 六戸町 | ||
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  Rokunohe | ||
| Coordinates: 40°36′N 141°19′E / 40.600°N 141.317°ECoordinates: 40°36′N 141°19′E / 40.600°N 141.317°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Tōhoku | |
| Prefecture | Aomori Prefecture | |
| District | Kamikita | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 84.06 km2 (32.46 sq mi) | |
| Population (April 2012) | ||
| • Total | 10,195 | |
| • Density | 121/km2 (310/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| - Tree | Maple | |
| - Flower | Mountain cherry | |
| - Bird | Lark | |
| Phone number | 0176-55-3111 | |
| Address |
Inuotose, Rokunohe-machi, Kitakami-gun, Aomori-ken 039-2932 | |
| Website | Rokunohe Town HP | |
Rokunohe (六戸町 Rokunohe-machi) is a town located in Kamikita District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of April 2012, the town had an estimated population of 10,195 and a population density of 121 persons per km². Its total area was 84.06 km².
Geography
Rokunohe is in east-central Aomori Prefecture, in relatively flat lands watered by the Oirase River. The town has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall.
Neighbouring municipalities
History
Rokunohe began as a fortified settlement established by the Northern Fujiwara in the late Heian period. During the Edo period, the area was controlled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain. During the cadastral reform of 1889, Rokunohe Village was proclaimed from the merger of seven small hamlets. On February 1, 1948, a portion of Rokunohe was merged into neighboring Misawa. The remaining portion of Rokunohe was elevated to town status on October 1, 1957.
Economy
The economy of Rokunohe is heavily dependent on agriculture and stock raising. Primary crops include rice, Japanese yam, carrots and garlic.
Transportation
Railway
Highway
Noted people from Rokunohe
- Tatsuya Araidai – professional karate athlete
External links
- (Japanese) Rokunohe official website
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