Shimamaki, Hokkaido


Shimamaki is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,560. The total area is 437.26 km².

Geography

Shimamaki is located on the southern of the Shiribeshi Subprefecture. The name is derived from the Ainu word "Shuma-ko-mak", which means "Behind rocks".

Neighboring towns

The main industry of Shimamaki is fishery. Thirty percent of the villagers are engaged in it.

Education