Yokohama, Aomori

This article is about the town in Aomori Prefecture. For the city in Kanagawa Prefecture, see Yokohama, Kanagawa.
Yokohama
横浜町
Town

Windpower farm in Yokohama

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Location of Yokohama in Aomori Prefecture
Yokohama

 

Coordinates: 41°05′N 141°15′E / 41.083°N 141.250°E / 41.083; 141.250Coordinates: 41°05′N 141°15′E / 41.083°N 141.250°E / 41.083; 141.250
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Aomori Prefecture
District Kamikita
Area
 • Total 126.55 km2 (48.86 sq mi)
Population (April 2012)
 • Total 4,776
 • Density 37.7/km2 (98/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Keyaki
- Flower Rapeseed
- Bird Plover
Phone number 0175-78-2111
Address
Teranoshita 35, Yokohama-machi, Kitakami-gun, Aomori-ken 039-4145
Website Official website
Yokohama Town Hall

Yokohama (横浜町 Yokohama-machi) is a town located in Kamikita District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in Tōhoku region of Japan. As of April 2012, the town had an estimated population of 4,776 and a population density of 37.7 persons per km². The total area was 38.01 km².

Geography

Yokohama occupies the northeastern coastline of Mutsu Bay, at the entrance to Shimokita Peninsula. The town has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall.

Neighbouring municipalities

History

The area around Yokohama was controlled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain during the Edo period. During the cadastral reform of 1889, it was proclaimed to be a village. It was elevated to town status on April 1, 1958.

Economy

The economy of Yokohama was traditionally heavily dependent on commercial fishing in Mutsu Bay, primarily for sea cucumber, the local specialty, as well as sea urchin roe and scallops. With regards to agriculture, rapeseed predominates. Electrical power production via wind farms also contributes to the local economy.

Transportation

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Highway

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