Kunisaki
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Kunisaki (国東市, Kunisaki-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan.
The modern city of Kunisaki was founded on March 31, 2006, from the merger of the former town of Kunisaki, absorbing the towns of Aki, Kunimi and Musashi (all from Higashikunisaki District).
As of January 31, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 31,882, with 13,369 households and a population density of 100.31 persons per km². The total area is 317.84 km².
Oita Airport is located in Kunisaki.
Access
- 1 hr 30 mins by air from Tokyo Haneda airport to Oita airport
- 55 mins by air from Osaka Itami airport/Kansai International Airport to Oita airport
- 1 hr 10 mins from Nagoya Chubu International Airport to Oita airport
Demographics
Population data for Kunisaki, as of 30 September 2011
| Town | Male | Female | Total | No. of households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunisaki-machi | 5784 | 6435 | 12219 | 5153 |
| Kunimi-machi | 2287 | 2608 | 4895 | 2181 |
| Musashi-machi | 2716 | 2824 | 5540 | 2279 |
| Aki-machi | 4534 | 4869 | 9403 | 3826 |
| Totals | ||||
| Kunisaki-City | 15321 | 16736 | 32057 | 13439 |
Population distribution (2005 Census)
| National Population distribution by age（2005） | Age distribution by gender, for Kunisaki（2005） |
|---|---|
| ■ Purple - Kunisaki | ■ Blue - Men |
| ■ Green - Japan | ■ Red - Women |
Geography
Located in northern Kyushu and the north east of Oita prefecture.
Mountains
- Mt. Futago (Futago-san) at 720m and the tallest
- Mt. Monju (Monju-san)
- Mt. Odomure
- Mt. Otake
- Mt. Takeshi Washinosu
- Mt. Fudo (or Hudo)
Geology
The Kunisaki Peninsula is formed from large conical volcanoes, including the 720m tall Mt. Futago. Twenty-eight ravines radiate outward from the peninsula’s center.
Nuclear-free zone
On June 25, 2008, the City of Kunisaki declared itself a 'Nuclear-free Peace City" in wishing the abolition of nuclear weapons and world permanent peace.[1]
Industry
The following major companies are based in Kunisaki.
- Canon Inc
- Sony Semiconductor Corporation
Education
Elementary schools
Kunisaki-machi
- Kunoura Elementary School
- Tomiku Elementary School
- Kunisaki Elementary School
- Owara Elementary School
- Asahi Elementary School
Musashi-machi
- Musashi Nishi Elementary School
- Musashi Higashi Elementary School
Aki-machi
- Aki Chuo Elementary School
- Aki Elementary School
Kunimi-machi
- Taketazu Elementary School
- Imi Elementary School
- Kumage SElementary School
Junior high schools
- Kunisaki Junior High School
- Musashi Junior High School
- Aki Junior High School
- Kunimi Junior High School
Transportation
Attractions and festivals
- Gyonyu Dam and Lake Taro
Temples
- Futago-ji
- Monjusen-ji
- Senpuku-ji (also Sempuku-ji)
- Iwato-ji
- Ankoku-ji
- Joubutsu-ji
- Tomiku-ji
References
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