Oshamambe, Hokkaido
Oshamambe (長万部町, Oshamambe-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Oshamambe 長万部町 | |
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 Oshamanbe Town Hall | |
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 Location of Oshamambe in Hokkaido (Oshima Subprefecture) | |
  Oshamambe Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 42°30′29″N 140°22′23″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Oshima Subprefecture) |
| District | Yamakoshi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Masashi Kihata |
| Area | |
| • Total | 310.75 km2 (119.98 sq mi) |
| Population (30 September 2016) | |
| • Total | 5,694 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
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| • Tree | Pinus thunbergii |
| • Flower | Iris sanguinea |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| City hall address | 453-1 Oshamambe, Oshamambe, Yamakoshi District, Hokkaido 049-3592 |
| Website | www |
As of 30 October 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,694. The total land area is 310.75 km².
Geography
Oshamambe faces Uchiura Bay, which is a bay of the Pacific Ocean.
Neighboring municipalities
- Oshima Subprefecture
- Hiyama Subprefecture
- Shiribeshi Subprefecture
- Iburi Subprefecture
History
- 1864: The village of Oshamambe was founded.[1]
- 1906: Oshamambe became a Second Class Village.
- 1923: Oshamambe became a First Class Village.
- 1943: Oshamambe village became Oshamambe town.
Education
University
- Tokyo University of Science, Oshamambe Campus
High school
- Hokkaido Oshamambe High School
Junior high school
- Oshamambe Junior High School
Elementary schools
- Oshamambe Elementary School
- Shizukari Elementary School
Transportation
Setana Line ran from Kunnui Station. There used to be Asahihama station between Oshamambe Station and Shizukari Station.
- Hakodate Main Line: Kita-Toyotsu - Kunnui - Nakanosawa - Oshamambe - Futamata - Warabitai
- Muroran Main Line: Oshamambe - Shizukari
- Hokkaido Expressway: Shizukari PA - Oshamambe IC - Kunnui IC
- Route 5
Plans are in place to build a station at Oshamambe and construction is underway on the Hokkaido Shinkansen line. The section between Hakodate and Sapporo should be completed by 2030.
References
External links
- Official Website (in Japanese)
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