Ōwani, Aomori

Ōwani
大鰐町
Town

View of Ōwani Onsen

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Location of Ōwani in Aomori Prefecture
Ōwani

 

Coordinates: 40°31′06″N 140°34′05″E / 40.51833°N 140.56806°E / 40.51833; 140.56806Coordinates: 40°31′06″N 140°34′05″E / 40.51833°N 140.56806°E / 40.51833; 140.56806
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Aomori Prefecture
District Minamitsugaru
Area
  Total 163.43 km2 (63.10 sq mi)
Population (September 2015)
  Total 9,746
  Density 59.6/km2 (154/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Katsura
- Flower Rhododendron
- Bird Japanese bush warbler
Phone number 0172-48-2111
Address Hagurodate 5-3, Ōwani-machi, Minamitsugaru-gun, Aomori-ken 038-0292
Website Official website
Ōwani town hall

Ōwani (大鰐町 Ōwani-machi) is a town located in Minamitsugaru District of south-central Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. As of September 2015, the town had an estimated population of 9,746 and a population density of 59.6 persons per km². Its total area was 163.41 square kilometres (63.09 sq mi).

Geography

Ōwani occupies the hilly southern border between central Aomori Prefecture and northern Akita Prefecture. The town has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall.

Neighbouring municipalities

Aomori Prefecture

Akita Prefecture

History

During the Edo period, the area around Ōwani was controlled by the Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain. After the Meiji Restoration, it became a village within Minamitsugaru District of Aomori Prefecture. On April 1, 1923, Ōwani was proclaimed as a town. On July 1, 1954, it annexed neighboring Kuradate Town, but lost a portion of its territory to Hirosaki City on September 30, 1964.

Economy

The economy of Ōwani is heavily dependent on agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Tourism from ski resorts and onsen hot springs also contribute to the local economy. Mount Ajara was a venue for the 2003 Asian Winter Games).

Education

Ōwani has one elementary school, one middle school and one high school

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Noted people from Ōwani

Sister cities

References

  1. "About Novi." Novi Public Library. February 11, 2010. Retrieved on November 28, 2012.

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