Hiranai, Aomori

Hiranai
平内町
Town

Hiranai Town Hall

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Location of Hiranai in Aomori Prefecture
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 217.09 km2 (83.82 sq mi)
Population (February 2015)
 • Total 11,222
 • Density 51.7/km2 (134/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 February 2015, the town had an estimated population of 11,222 and a population density of 51.7 persons per km². Its total area was 217.09 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

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

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Highway

Notes people from Hiranai

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