Tōhoku, Aomori

Tōhoku
東北町
Town

Tōhoku Town Hall

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Location of Tōhoku in Aomori
Tōhoku

 

Coordinates: 40°43′41″N 141°15′28″E / 40.72806°N 141.25778°ECoordinates: 40°43′41″N 141°15′28″E / 40.72806°N 141.25778°E
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Aomori Prefecture
District Kamikita
Area
 • Total 326.71 km2 (126.14 sq mi)
Population (April 2012)
 • Total 18,810
 • Density 57.6/km2 (149/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Red Pine
- Flower Sakura
- Bird Swan
Phone number 0176-56-3111
Address Kamikita-Minami 4-32-484
039-2492
Website Tōhoku Town

Tōhoku (東北町 Tōhoku-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 18,810 and a population density of 57.6 persons per km². Its total area was 326.71 km².

Geography

Tōhoku is located in north-central Aomori Prefecture, bordering on the west shore of Lake Ogawara. The town has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall.

Neighbouring municipalities

History

During the Edo period, the area around Tōhoku was controlled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain. After the Meiji Restoration, in 1889, Katchi (甲地村 Katchi-mura) was created. It was elevated to town status in 1963, at which time it was renamed to its present name. The neighboring town of Kamikita merged with Tōhoku on March 31, 2005.

Economy

The economy of Tōhoku is heavily dependent on an agriculture, based primarily on production of nagaimo, daikon and carrots as well as lake fish, including smelt, icefish and shijimi.

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Noted people from Tōhoku

External links

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