Nishimeya, Aomori
| Nishimeya 西目屋村 | |||
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Anmonnotaki Waterfalls in Nishimeya | |||
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 Location of Nishimeya in Aomori Prefecture | |||
  Nishimeya
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| Coordinates: 40°34′37″N 140°17′41″E / 40.57694°N 140.29472°ECoordinates: 40°34′37″N 140°17′41″E / 40.57694°N 140.29472°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||
| Prefecture | Aomori Prefecture | ||
| District | Nakatsugaru | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 246.58 km2 (95.21 sq mi) | ||
| Population (December 2013) | |||
| • Total | 1,506 | ||
| • Density | 6.12/km2 (15.9/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Bird | Black Woodpecker | ||
| Phone number | 0172-85-2111 | ||
| Address |
144 Inamoto, Tashiro Nishimeya-mura, Nakatsugaru-gun Aomori-ken 036-1492 | ||
| Website | official homepage | ||
Nishimeya (西目屋村 Nishimeya-mura) is a village located in Nakatsugaru District of southern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of December 2013, the village had an estimated population of 1,506 and a population density of 6.13 persons per km². Its total area was 246.58 square kilometres (95.21 sq mi).
Geography
Nishimeya is located in the far southern edge of Aomori Prefecture, bordering Akita Prefecture and the Shirakami-Sanchi mountain range. The village has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall. The mountainous area is home to many indigenous plant and animal species. Wildlife includes Japanese Macaque monkeys, kamoshika, tanuki and Asian black bears.
Neighbouring municipalities
History
The area around Nishimeya was controlled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain a during the Edo period. It became a village of the Nakatsugaru District on April 1, 1898.
Economy
The economy of Nishimeya is heavily dependent on agriculture and forestry.
External links
- (Japanese) Nishimeya official website
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