Kuroishi, Aomori
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 Location of Kuroishi in Aomori Prefecture |
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||
| Prefecture | Aomori Prefecture | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 217.05 km2 (83.80 sq mi) | ||
| Population (September 1, 2015) | |||
| • Total | 33,803 | ||
| • Density | 156/km2 (400/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| • Tree | Painted maple (Acer mono) | ||
| • Flower | Apple (Malus domestica) | ||
| • Bird | Japanese wagtail (Motacilla grandis) | ||
| Phone number | 0173-42-2111 | ||
| Address | 11-1 Ichinomachi, Kuroishi-shi, Aomori-ken 036-0396 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Kuroishi (黒石市 Kuroishi-shi?) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture in the northern Tōhoku region of Japan.
As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 33,803 and a population density of 156 persons per km2. The total area was 217.05 square kilometres (83.80 sq mi).
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Geography
Kuroishi is located in west-central Aomori Prefecture. The city has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall.
Neighbouring municipalities
History
The area of Kuroishi was part of the holdings of the Tsugaru clan of Morioka Domain in the Edo period, and became Kuroishi Domain in 1809. After the Meiji Restoration, the town of Kuroishi was established in 1898 within Minaitsugaru District in Aomori Prefecture.
The modern city was founded on July 1, 1954, from the merger of the town of Kuroishi absorbing with the villages of Nakago, Rokugo, Yamagata and Aseishi. On October 1, 1956, Kuroishi absorbed a portion of Onoe.
Economy
The economy of Kuroishi is heavily dependent on agriculture. The city serves as a minor regional commercial center. Agricultural produce includes rice and apples.
Education
Kuroishi has ten elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools and one special education school.
Transportation
Railway
Highway
Sister city relations
– Wenatchee, Washington, United States[1] – from 1971
– Yeongcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea [2] – from 1984
Noted people from Kuroishi
- Ujaku Akita - playwright, author of children's books
- Takahito Kudo – professional baseball player
References
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