Population 33,803 (1 Sep 2015) | Phone number 0173-42-2111 Local time Sunday 2:16 PM | |
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Kuroishi (黒石市, Kuroishi-shi) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture in the northern Tōhoku region of Japan.
Contents
- Map of Kuroishi Aomori Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighbouring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister city relations
- Noted people from Kuroishi
- References
Map of Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 33,803 and a population density of 156 persons per km2. The total area was 217.05 square kilometres (83.80 sq mi).
Geography
Kuroishi is located in west-central Aomori Prefecture. The city has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall.
Neighbouring municipalities
History
The area of Kuroishi was part of the holdings of the Tsugaru clan of Morioka Domain in the Edo period, and became Kuroishi Domain in 1809. After the Meiji Restoration, the town of Kuroishi was established in 1898 within Minaitsugaru District in Aomori Prefecture.
The modern city was founded on July 1, 1954, from the merger of the town of Kuroishi absorbing with the villages of Nakago, Rokugo, Yamagata and Aseishi. On October 1, 1956, Kuroishi absorbed a portion of Onoe.
Economy
The economy of Kuroishi is heavily dependent on agriculture. The city serves as a minor regional commercial center. Agricultural produce includes rice and apples.
Education
Kuroishi has ten elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools and one special education school.