District Katta Population 1,507 (Jun 2014) | Area 263 km² Local time Saturday 8:43 PM | |
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Weather 0°C, Wind E at 14 km/h, 96% Humidity Points of interest Kanayama Pass, Niijuku Pass, Keiseimori, Hamaguriyama, Inago Pass, Togetadake, Oyanagawayama | ||
Shichikashuku (七ヶ宿町, Shichikashuku-machi) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of June 2014, the town had an estimated population of 1,507 and a population density of 5.73 persons per km². The total area was 263.00 km².
Contents
- Map of Shichikashuku Katta District Miyagi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Transportation
- Highway
- Local attractions
- References
Map of Shichikashuku, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Shichikashuku is located in the far southwestern corner of Miyagi Prefecture in the Zaō Mountains, bordered by Yamagata Prefecture to the north and west, and by Fukushima Prefecture to the south. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Zaō Quasi-National Park or the Zaō Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park.
Neighboring municipalities
History
The area of present-day Shichikashuku was part of ancient Mutsu Province, and was made part Katta District in the new Iwaki Province at the start of the Meiji period. The district was transferred to Miyagi Prefecture on 21 August 1876.
Shichikashuku Village was established on April 1, 1889 with the start of the municipalities system. It was raised to town status on April 1, 1957.
Economy
The economy of Shichikashuku is largely based on agriculture and forestry.
Transportation
Shichikashuku is not serviced by any rail lines.