Kuroishi, Aomori
| Kuroishi 黒石市 |
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| Coordinates: 40°38′N 140°36′E / 40.633°N 140.6°ECoordinates: 40°38′N 140°36′E / 40.633°N 140.6°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Aomori |
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| • Total | 216.96 km2 (83.77 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2009) | |
| • Total | 36,675 |
| • Density | 169/km2 (440/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 Kuroishiu-shi, Aomori-ken 036-0396 |
| Website | City of Kuroishi |
Kuroishi (黒石市 Kuroishi-shi) is a city located in northeastern Aomori in Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the city had an estimated population of 36,675 and a density of 169 persons per km². Its total area was 216.96 km².
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Neighbouring municipalities
[edit] 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.
The modern city was founded on July 1, 1954 from the merger of the town of Kuroishi with neighboring villages of Nakago, Rokugo, Yamagata and Aseishi. On October 1, 1956, the city annexed a portion of Onoe.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Railway
[edit] Highway
[edit] Sister sister relations
– Wenatchee, Washington, United States – from 1971
– Yeongcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea – from 1984
[edit] Noted people from Kuroishi
- Ujaku Akita - playwright, author of children's books
- Takahito Kudo – professional baseball player
[edit] External links
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