Shima, Mie

Shima (志摩市, Shima-shi) is a city in Mie Prefecture, Japan.

This article is about the city. For the town, see Shima, Mie (town).
Shima

志摩市
City
Sunset over Ago Bay, Shima
Flag
Emblem
Location of Shima in Mie Prefecture
Shima
 
Coordinates: 34°20′N 136°50′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureMie
Government
 • MayorChihiro Takeuchi
Area
 • Total179.67 km2 (69.37 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2012)
 • Total53,056
 • Density295/km2 (760/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- FlowerTea
Phone number0599-44-0001
Address3098-22 Agocho; Ugata, Shima-shi, Mie-ken 517-0592
Websitewww.city.shima.mie.jp
Shima City Hall

As of September 2012, the city has an estimated population of 53,056 and a population density of 295 persons per km². The total area is 179.67 km².

Shima hosted the 2016 G7 Summit.[1]

Geography

Shima is located on the southern half of Shima Peninsula in far eastern Mie Prefecture, facing Ise Bay of the Pacific Ocean. The city has two inlets: Matoya Bay and Ago Bay. Matoya Bay is famous for oyster cultivation and Ago Bay is famous for pearl cultivation. Both are sightseeing spots and most of the city is within the borders of the Ise-Shima National Park.

Shima has three inhabited islands; Watakano Island, Kashiko Island and Masaki Island. Watakano Island is located in Matoya Bay, and the others are in Ago Bay.

Neighboring municipalities

History

The modern city of Shima was established on October 1, 2004, from the merger of the former town of Shima, absorbing the towns of Ago, Daiō, Hamajima and Isobe (all from Shima District). Recently there has been anger from its famous divers aimed at its sexist new tourist mascot.[2]

Transportation

Rail

Highways

Local attractions

References
  1. "来年のサミット 三重県志摩市で開催へ (Next Year's Summit To Be Held In Shima City, Mie Prefecture)" (in Japanese). 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2015-06-05.
  2. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/08/11/national/ama-divers-denounce-obscene-city-mascot-demand-withdrawal
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