Oshamambe, Hokkaido
| Oshamambe 長万部町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Oshamambe in Hokkaido (Oshima Subprefecture) | |
  Oshamambe Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 42°30′29″N 140°22′23″E / 42.50806°N 140.37306°ECoordinates: 42°30′29″N 140°22′23″E / 42.50806°N 140.37306°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Oshima Subprefecture) |
| District | Yamakoshi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Masashi Kihata |
| Area | |
| • Total | 310.75 km2 (119.98 sq mi) |
| Population (31 October 2011) | |
| • Total | 6,300 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (53/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Pinus thunbergii |
| • Flower | Iris sanguinea |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City Hall Address |
453-1 Oshamambe, Oshamambe, Yamakoshi District, Hokkaido 049-3592 |
| Website |
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Oshamambe (長万部町 Oshamanbe-chō) is a town located in Yamakoshi District, Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 31 October 2011, the town has an estimated population of 6,300 with 3,280 households. The total land area is 310.75 km².
Geography
Oshamambe faces Uchiura Bay, which is a bay of the Pacific Ocean.
Neighboring municipalities
- Oshima Subprefecture
- Hiyama Subprefecture
- Shiribeshi Subprefecture
- Iburi Subprefecture
History
- 1864 The village of Oshamambe was founded.[1]
- 1906 Oshamambe became a Second Class Village.
- 1923 Oshamambe became a First Class Village.
- 1943 Oshamambe village became Oshamambe town.
Education
University
- Tokyo University of Science, Oshamambe Campus
High school
- Hokkaido Oshamambe High School
Junior high school
- Oshamambe Junior High School
Elementary schools
- Oshamambe Elementary School
- Shizukari Elementary School
Transportation
Setana Line ran from Kunnui Station. There used to be Asahihama station between Oshamambe Station and Shizukari Station.
- Hakodate Main Line: Kita-Toyotsu - Kunnui - Nakanosawa - Oshamambe - Futamata - Warabitai
- Muroran Main Line: Oshamambe - Shizukari
- Hokkaido Expressway: Shizukari PA - Oshamambe IC - Kunnui IC
- Route 5
References
External links
Media related to Oshamambe, Hokkaido at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (Japanese)
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