Country Japan District Nishiokitama - Flower Kobushi Magnolia Population 14,638 (Nov 2013) Prefecture Yamagata Prefecture | Region Tōhoku - Tree Sakura Area 157.7 km² Local time Sunday 4:17 AM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 0°C, Wind W at 6 km/h, 95% Humidity | ||
Okitama traditional craft shirataka pongee shirataka town
Shirataka (白鷹町, Shirataka-machi) is a town located in Nishiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
Contents
- Okitama traditional craft shirataka pongee shirataka town
- Map of Shirataka Nishiokitama District Yamagata Prefecture Japan
- Asian live music exchange in shirataka 1997
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- Climate
- History
- Economy
- Railway
- Highway
- References
Map of Shirataka, Nishiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
As of November 2013, the town had an estimated population of 8,278 and a population density of 11.2 persons per km². The total area was 737.55 square kilometres (285 sq mi).
Asian live music exchange in shirataka 1997
Geography
Shirataka is located in southern Yamagata Prefecture, with the Mogami River running through the town. The Asahi Mountains border the town to the east and west.
Neighboring municipalities
Climate
Shirataka has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October.
History
The area of present-day Shirataka was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Nishiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The village of Shirataka was established on April 1, 1889. It was elevated to town status on October 1, 1954 by merger with the neighboring town of Arata and villages of Higashine, Ayukai, Jūō, and Koguwa.
Economy
The economy of Shirataka is based on agriculture.