Kazamaura, Aomori

Kazamaura
風間浦村
Village

Kuwahata spa in Kazamaura

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Location of Kazamaura in Aomori Prefecture
Kazamaura

 

Coordinates: 41°29′15″N 140°59′55″E / 41.48750°N 140.99861°ECoordinates: 41°29′15″N 140°59′55″E / 41.48750°N 140.99861°E
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Aomori Prefecture
District Shimokita
Area
  Total 69.60 km2 (26.87 sq mi)
Population (September 2014)
  Total 2,161
  Density 31/km2 (80/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols  
- Tree Thujopsis
- Flower Rosa rugosa
- Bird Common gull
Phone number 0175-35-2111
Address 28-5 Aza-Ōkawame, Ōaza Ikokuma, Kazamaura-mura, Aomori-ken 039-4502
Website Village of Kazamaura
Kazamaura Village Hall

Kazamaura (風間浦村 Kazamaura-mura) is a village located in Shimokita District, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2014, the village had an estimated population of 2,161 and a population density of 31 persons per km2. The total area was 69.60 square kilometres (26.87 sq mi). Much of the village is within the borders of the Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park.

The northernmost village located on Honshū, Kazamaura is on the northern shore of Shimokita Peninsula. It is separated from the island of Hokkaidō by the Tsugaru Strait. Most of the village is part of the Osoreyama Mountain Range, resulting in little flat land. The Ikokuma River flows through the village. Approximately 96% of the total area of the village is covered by forests.[1]

Neighbouring municipalities

History

Kazamaura was founded in 1889 through the merger of the three villages of Shimofuro (下風呂村), Ikokuma (易国間), and Hebiurakani (蛇浦簡易), with the new village taking one kanji from the names of its components to form “Kazamaura”.

Economy

The economy of Kazamaura is heavily dependent on forestry and commercial fishing (particularly for squid, sea urchin and konbu).

Transportation

Highway

Tourist Attractions

References

  1. Kazamaura Home Page

External links

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