Country Japan District Kitatsugaru Area 216.3 km² Local time Monday 2:00 PM Prefecture Aomori Prefecture | Region Tōhoku Phone number 0173-57-2111 Population 12,275 (Apr 2012) Bird Barn swallow | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Address 434 Kameyama, Nakasato, Nakadomari-machi
Kitatsugraru-gun, Aomori-ken 037-0392 Weather 9°C, Wind W at 26 km/h, 64% Humidity | ||
Nakadomari (中泊町, Nakadomari-machi) is a town located in Kitatsugaru District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 10,905 and a population density of 50 persons per km2. Its total area was 216.3 km2.
Contents
- Map of Nakadomari Kitatsugaru District Aomori Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- Climate
- Culture
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Noted people from Nakadomari
- References
Map of Nakadomari, Kitatsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Nakadomari consists of two discontinuous areas on Tsugaru Peninsula, one area on the northwest coast facing the Sea of Japan and the other area inland in the center of the peninsula.
Neighboring municipalities
Climate
The town, like much of western Tohoku, has a cold maritime climate characterized by short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall. Snowfall typically begins in late November and lasts through March and sometimes April. Blizzard-like conditions, created by strong winds and a heavy accumulation of snow, are common during winter. During these times visibility can be reduced to several feet or less.
Culture
Nakadomari has several yearly festivals including a firefly festival, summer festival and winter snow festival. They are known locally for producing high quality blueberries and dried squid.
History
Nakadomari was created on March 28, 2005 as a result of the merger of the town of Nakasato and the village of Kodomari, both from Kitatsugaru District.
Economy
The economy of Nakadomari is heavily dependent on agriculture and commercial fishing.
Education
Nakasato High School is the only high school in Nakadomari. The town also has four elementary schools, three in Nakasato and one in Kodomari, and two middle schools, one in Kodomari and one in Nakasato.