Country Japan District Nakatsugaru Area 246 km² Local time Tuesday 1:50 PM Prefecture Aomori Prefecture | Region Tōhoku Phone number 0172-85-2111 Population 1,454 (1 Sep 2015) Bird Black woodpecker | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Address 144 Inamoto, Tashiro Nishimeya-mura, Nakatsugaru-gun, Aomori-ken 036-1492 Weather 7°C, Wind W at 18 km/h, 62% Humidity Points of interest Akaishikeiryuanmonnotaki Prefectural Natural Park, Tsugaru Dam, Takakuramori | ||
Nishimeya (西目屋村, Nishimeya-mura) is a village located in Nakatsugaru District of southern Aomori Prefecture in the northern Tōhoku region of Japan. As of September 2015, the village had an estimated population of 1,454 and a population density of 5.91 persons per km2. Its total area was 246.02 square kilometres (94.99 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Nishimeya Nakatsugaru District Aomori Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighbouring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Sister city relations
- References
Map of Nishimeya, Nakatsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
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 during the Edo period. It became a village of the Nakatsugaru District on April 1, 1898 with the establishment of the municipalities system after the start of the Meiji period.
Economy
The economy of Nishimeya is heavily dependent on agriculture and forestry.
Education
Nishimeya has one elementary school.