Takinoue, Hokkaido

Takinoue
滝上町
Town

Location of Takinoue in Hokkaido (Okhotsk Subprefecture)
Takinoue

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 44°12′N 143°5′E / 44.200°N 143.083°E / 44.200; 143.083Coordinates: 44°12′N 143°5′E / 44.200°N 143.083°E / 44.200; 143.083
Country Japan
Region Hokkaido
Prefecture Hokkaido (Okhotsk Subprefecture)
District Monbetsu
Area
  Total 766.89 km2 (296.10 sq mi)
Population (December 31, 2011)
  Total 3,037
  Density 4.0/km2 (10/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Sakura
  Flower Shibazakura
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 4-2-1 Asahi-machi, Takinoue-cho, Monbetsu-gun, Hokkaido
099-5692
Website www.town.takinoue.hokkaido.jp/index.html
The Karinosato Michinoeki in Takinoue

Takinoue (滝上町 Takinoue-chō) is a town located in Monbetsu District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of December 31, 2011, the town has an estimated population of 3,037 and a population density of 3.96 persons per km². The total area is 766.89 km².

In the Ainu language, the Takinoue area is called Ponkamuikotan which roughly translates to "Village of the Small Gods." The name Takinoue, which literally means "Above the Waterfall," originates from the first Japanese settlers who founded the city upstream from a waterfall.

Takinoue is famous for its mint production and produces 95% of the mint available in Japan. Currently there is about 10 hectors (25 acres) of land dedicated to mint farming.

Takinoue Park is famous for Shibazakura or Pink Moss. The 10,000 m² park attracts thousands of visitors every year between May and June when the flowers are in full bloom.

Geography

Takinoue is surrounded on three sides by mountains. It shares the fourth side with Monbetsu City.

Climate

Climate data for Takinoue
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) −2
(28)
−1
(30)
3
(37)
11
(52)
17
(63)
22
(72)
25
(77)
26
(79)
22
(72)
16
(61)
8
(46)
1
(34)
12.3
(54.3)
Average low °C (°F) −10
(14)
−10
(14)
−5
(23)
1
(34)
6
(43)
11
(52)
16
(61)
17
(63)
12
(54)
6
(43)
0
(32)
−7
(19)
3.1
(37.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 128
(5.04)
93
(3.66)
64
(2.52)
57
(2.24)
96
(3.78)
61
(2.4)
113
(4.45)
146
(5.75)
136
(5.35)
115
(4.53)
118
(4.65)
140
(5.51)
1,267
(49.88)
Average precipitation days 25 21 21 19 16 13 15 14 15 19 24 26 228
Source: World Weather Online[1]

History

Economy

Takinoue's key industries are forestry, dairy farming, and dry-crop farming.

Agriculture

Banking institutions

Postal services

Police

Sister cities

Takinoue is twinned with Ochi Town in Kōchi Prefecture.

Education

High schools

Junior high schools

Elementary schools

Transportation

Airports

Rail

Takinoue has no rail services.

Bus

Roads

National Highways

Prefectural Highways

Sightseeing

Festivals

References

  1. "Takinoue, Japan Weather Averages". World Weather Online. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
  2. "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: Farming Village Amenities Contest" (in Japanese). Retrieved March 28, 2012.
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