Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Achi has decreased over the past 70 years.

History

The area of present-day Achi was part of ancient Shinano Province. The modern villages of Ochi, Chiri and Goka were established on April 1, 1889, by the establishment of the municipalities system. The three villages merged on September 30, 1956, to form the village of Achi. The neighboring village of Namiai was annexed on January 1, 2006.

On March 31, 2009, the village of Seinaiji, also in Shimoina District, was merged into Achi.

Economy

The economy of Achi is based on agriculture, with Jerusalem artichoke, garlic and Yacón as noted local specialities

Education

Achi has five public elementary schools and one public middle school operated by the village government and one private elementary school. The village has one public high school, which is operated by the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education.

Transportation

Railway

  • The village has no passenger railway service.

Highway

  • 24px|link=|alt=E20 Chūō Expressway

Local attractions

  • Misaka Pass, a National Historic Site

Notable people from Achi

  • Motoichi Kumagai, photographer
  • Taro Achi, screenwriter, novelist

References

  • Official Website