Country Japan District Higashichikuma Area 34.38 km² Prefecture Nagano Prefecture Bird Common cuckoo | Region Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu) Phone number 0263-69-3111 Population 2,732 (Oct 2016) Local time Friday 9:24 PM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Address 3837 Asa, Omi-mura, Higashichikuma-gun, Nagano-ken 399-7701 Weather -2°C, Wind W at 6 km/h, 90% Humidity Points of interest Hijiri Museum, Sarugabanba Pass, Fukuman-ji Temple | ||
Omi (麻績村, Omi-mura) is a village located in Chiisagata District in central Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the village had an estimated population of 2,732 and a population density of 79.5 persons per km². Its total area was 34.48 square kilometres (13.31 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Omi Higashichikuma District Nagano Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- References
Map of Omi, Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Omi is located in the centre of Nagano Prefecture. The Kitayama Dam and the Hijiri Highlands are located in the village.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of present-day Ikusaka was part of ancient Shinano Province. The area was part of the holdings of Matsumoto Domain during the Edo period. The modern village of Ikusaka was established on April 1, 1889 by the establishment of the municipalities system.
Economy
The economy of the village is based on agriculture.
Education
Omi has one public elementary school and one public middle school shared with the neighboring village of Chikuhoku. The village does not have a high school.