is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Population
As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,560. The total area is 437.26 km<sup>2</sup>.
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
- Hiyama Subprefecture
- Imakane
- Setana
- Oshima Subprefecture
- Oshamambe
- Shiribeshi Subprefecture
- Kuromatsunai
- Suttsu
History
- 1906: The village of Higashishimamaki and the village of Nishishimamaki were founded.
- 1956: Two villages were merged to form the new village of Shimamaki.
Industries
The main industry of Shimamaki is fishery. Thirty percent of the villagers are engaged in it.
Education
- Elementary school
- Shimamaki Elementary School
- Junior high school
- Shimamaki Junior High School
References
External links
- Official Website