Shimamaki, Hokkaido
# Shimamaki, Hokkaido

Shimamaki (島牧村, Shimamaki-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,560. The total area is 437.26 $km^2.$

## 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

* Shiribeshi Subprefecture
   * Suttsu
   * Kuromatsunai
* Hiyama Subprefecture
   * Imakane
   * Setana
* Oshima Subprefecture
   * Oshamambe

## 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
