Noheji, Aomori

Noheji
野辺地
Town

Noheji Town Hall

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Location of Noheji in Aomori Prefecture
Noheji

 

Coordinates: 40°52′N 141°08′E / 40.867°N 141.133°E / 40.867; 141.133Coordinates: 40°52′N 141°08′E / 40.867°N 141.133°E / 40.867; 141.133
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Aomori Prefecture
District Kamikita
Area
 • Total 81.61 km2 (31.51 sq mi)
Population (April 2012)
 • Total 14,045
 • Density 172/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Sakura
- Flower Rosa rugosa
- Bird Common gull
Phone number 0175-64-2111
Address
Noheiji 123-1, Kitakami-gun, Aomori-ken 039-3131
Website Noheji Town HP

Noheji (野辺地町 Noheji-machi) is a town located in Kamikita District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of April 2012, the town had an estimated population of 14,045 and a population density of 172 persons per km². Its total area was 81.61 km².

Geography

Noheji occupies the southeastern coastline of Mutsu Bay at the base of the Shimokita Peninsula. The village has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall.

Neighbouring municipalities

History

The area around Noheji was inhabited by the Emishi people until the historical period, and the name “Noheji” is derived from “Nosobechi”, or “place where a pure river flows through a field” in the Ainu language. During the Edo period, the area was controlled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain and prospered due to its fishing industry and location on the road connecting Morioka Domain with the Hirosaki Domain. During the Boshin War of the Meiji Restoration, the Battle of Noheji occurred between the Tokugawa loyalist forces of Morioka Domain and pro-imperial forces of Hirosaki Domain on November 11, 1868. During the cadastral reform of 1889, Noheiji Village was proclaimed. It was elevated to town status on August 28, 1898.

Economy

The economy of Noheji is heavily dependent on commercial fishing, especially for scallops, and on agriculture with the raising of mountain yams predominating. The town also serves as a commercial and transportation center for the surrounding rural areas.

Transportation

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Highway

Tourist attractions

Noted people from Noheji

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