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{{Short description | Town in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan}} |
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| name = |
| name = Kikonai |
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| native_name = {{nobold|{{lang|ja|木古内町}}}} |
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|settlement_type = Town |
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|area_code = 01392 |
|area_code = 01392 |
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|blank_name_sec1 = Government Office Address |
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|blank_info_sec1 = 218 Banchi, Aza Hon-chō, Kikonai-chō, Kamiiso-gun, Hokkaidō 049-0422 |
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|blank1_name_sec1 = Government Office Telephone |
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|blank1_info_sec1 = 01392-2-3131 |
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|blank2_name_sec1 = Government Office Address |
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| tree = [[Cryptomeria]] |
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|blank2_info_sec1 = 218 Banchi, Aza Hon-chō, Kikonai-chō, Kamiiso-gun, Hokkaidō 049-0422 |
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| flower = [[Rhododendron]] |
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|blank3_name_sec1 = Government Office Telephone |
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|blank3_info_sec1 = 01392-2-3131 |
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| blank_name_sec2 = [[Köppen climate classification|Climate]] |
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|website = {{URL|http://www.town.kikonai.hokkaido.jp}} |
|website = {{URL|http://www.town.kikonai.hokkaido.jp}} |
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{{Nihongo|'''Kikonai'''|木古内町|Kikonai-chō}} is a [[List of towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Oshima Subprefecture]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]]. |
{{Nihongo|'''Kikonai'''|木古内町|Kikonai-chō}} is a [[List of towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Oshima Subprefecture]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]]. |
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As of September 2016, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 4,448, and a [[population density|density]] of 20 persons per km |
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 4,448, and a [[population density|density]] of 20 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 221.88 km<sup>2</sup>. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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===Neighboring towns=== |
===Neighboring towns=== |
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* [[Hiyama Subprefecture]] |
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** [[Assabu, Hokkaido|Assabu]] |
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** [[Kaminokuni, Hokkaido|Kaminokuni]] |
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* [[Oshima Subprefecture]] |
* [[Oshima Subprefecture]] |
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** [[Hokuto, Hokkaido|Hokuto]] |
** [[Hokuto, Hokkaido|Hokuto]] |
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** [[Shiriuchi, Hokkaido|Shiriuchi]] |
** [[Shiriuchi, Hokkaido|Shiriuchi]] |
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* [[Hiyama Subprefecture]] |
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===Climate=== |
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** [[Kaminokuni, Hokkaido|Kaminokuni]] |
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{{Weather box |
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** [[Assabu, Hokkaido|Assabu]] |
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|location = Kikonai (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present) |
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|Jan record high C = 10.1 |
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|Feb record high C = 11.9 |
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|Mar record high C = 16.7 |
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|Apr record high C = 25.4 |
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|May record high C = 30.4 |
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|Jun record high C = 29.4 |
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|Jul record high C = 34.2 |
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|Aug record high C = 34.1 |
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|Sep record high C = 32.5 |
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|Oct record high C = 27.5 |
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|Nov record high C = 21.5 |
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|Dec record high C = 16.9 |
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|Jan high C = 0.9 |
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|Feb high C = 1.7 |
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|Mar high C = 5.5 |
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|Apr high C = 11.4 |
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|May high C = 15.9 |
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|Jun high C = 18.8 |
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|Jul high C = 22.7 |
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|Aug high C = 25.1 |
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|Sep high C = 22.9 |
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|Oct high C = 17.0 |
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|Nov high C = 9.9 |
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|Dec high C = 3.1 |
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|year high C = |
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|Jan mean C = -2.3 |
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|Feb mean C = -1.8 |
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|Mar mean C = 1.5 |
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|Apr mean C = 6.7 |
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|May mean C = 11.4 |
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|Jun mean C = 15.1 |
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|Jul mean C = 19.4 |
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|Aug mean C = 21.6 |
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|Sep mean C = 18.3 |
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|Oct mean C = 12.0 |
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|Nov mean C = 5.6 |
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|Dec mean C = -0.2 |
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|year mean C = |
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|Jan low C = -5.7 |
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|Feb low C = -5.4 |
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|Mar low C = -2.6 |
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|Apr low C = 1.8 |
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|May low C = 7.1 |
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|Jun low C = 11.8 |
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|Jul low C = 16.7 |
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|Aug low C = 18.5 |
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|Sep low C = 14.0 |
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|Oct low C = 7.1 |
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|Nov low C = 1.5 |
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|Dec low C = -3.4 |
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|year low C = |
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|Jan record low C = -14.9 |
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|Feb record low C = -15.6 |
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|Mar record low C = -14.1 |
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|Apr record low C = -9.1 |
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|May record low C = -0.9 |
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|Jun record low C = 3.5 |
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|Jul record low C = 7.6 |
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|Aug record low C = 9.6 |
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|Sep record low C = 3.2 |
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|Oct record low C = -1.1 |
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|Nov record low C = -7.9 |
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|Dec record low C = -13.0 |
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|precipitation colour = green |
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|Jan precipitation mm = 96.9 |
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|Feb precipitation mm = 79.8 |
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|Mar precipitation mm = 72.7 |
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|Apr precipitation mm = 76.1 |
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|May precipitation mm = 87.4 |
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|Jun precipitation mm = 87.7 |
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|Jul precipitation mm = 132.7 |
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|Aug precipitation mm = 159.9 |
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|Sep precipitation mm = 153.8 |
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|Oct precipitation mm = 110.2 |
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|Nov precipitation mm = 122.4 |
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|Dec precipitation mm = 120.8 |
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|year precipitation mm = 1293.0 |
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|Jan rain days = 19.3 |
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|Feb rain days = 16.5 |
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|Mar rain days = 14.7 |
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|Apr rain days = 9.8 |
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|May rain days = 10.4 |
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|Jun rain days = 7.9 |
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|Jul rain days = 9.6 |
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|Aug rain days = 9.7 |
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|Sep rain days = 11.1 |
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|Oct rain days = 12.6 |
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|Nov rain days = 15.6 |
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|Dec rain days = 20.1 |
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|Jan sun = 85.7 |
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|Feb sun = 97.8 |
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|Mar sun = 158.7 |
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|Apr sun = 194.8 |
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|May sun = 192.1 |
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|Jun sun = 150.4 |
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|Jul sun = 123.3 |
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|Aug sun = 149.2 |
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|Sep sun = 165.8 |
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|Oct sun = 165.1 |
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|Nov sun = 103.8 |
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|Dec sun = 80.7 |
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|year sun = 1667.4 |
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|source 1 = [[Japan Meteorological Agency|JMA]]<ref>{{cite web |
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| url = https://www.data.jma.go.jp/obd/stats/etrn/view/rank_a.php?prec_no=23&block_no=0917&year=&month=&day=&view=h0 |
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|script-title=ja:観測史上1~10位の値(年間を通じての値) |
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| publisher = [[Japan Meteorological Agency|JMA]] |
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| access-date = February 20, 2022}}</ref> |
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|source 2 = [[Japan Meteorological Agency|JMA]]<ref>{{cite web |
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| url = https://www.data.jma.go.jp/obd/stats/etrn/view/nml_amd_ym.php?prec_no=23&block_no=0917&year=&month=&day=&view=h0 |
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|script-title=ja:気象庁 / 平年値(年・月ごとの値) |
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| publisher = [[Japan Meteorological Agency|JMA]] |
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| access-date = February 20, 2022}}</ref>}} |
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==History== |
==History== |
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*1902: Kikonai village was founded.<ref> |
*1902: Kikonai village was founded.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.town.kikonai.hokkaido.jp/gyouseijouhou/machinorekishi/machinorekishi.htm |title=History of Kikonai |access-date=2015-05-21 |archive-date=2016-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822024121/http://www.town.kikonai.hokkaido.jp/gyouseijouhou/machinorekishi/machinorekishi.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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*1942: Kikonai village became Kikonai town. |
*1942: Kikonai village became Kikonai town. |
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*2012: Hokkaido Kikonai High School was closed. |
*2012: Hokkaido Kikonai High School was closed. |
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==Transportation== |
==Transportation== |
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Kikonai's station, [[Kikonai Station]], is located at the north end of the [[Seikan Tunnel]], which connects the islands of [[Hokkaido]] and [[Honshū]]. The town government is actively promoting the development of the [[Hokkaidō Shinkansen]] and proposes offering intermodal service on the line. |
Kikonai's station, [[Kikonai Station]], is located at the north end of the [[Seikan Tunnel]], which connects the islands of [[Hokkaido]] and [[Honshū]]. The town government is actively promoting the development of the [[Hokkaidō Shinkansen]] and proposes offering [[intermodal passenger transport|intermodal]] service on the line. |
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Matsumae Line used to run from Kikonai but it was abolished in 1988. The section of [[Esashi Line]] from Kikonai to Esashi was also abolished in May 2014. |
[[Matsumae Line]] used to run from Kikonai but it was abolished in 1988. The section of [[Esashi Line]] from Kikonai to [[Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi]] was also abolished in May 2014. |
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*Esashi Line: [[Kamaya Station|Kamaya]] - [[Izumisawa Station|Izumisawa]] - [[Satsukari Station|Satsukari]] - Kikonai ( - [[Oshima-Tsuruoka Station|Oshima-Tsuruoka]] - [[Yoshibori Station|Yoshibori]]) |
*[[Esashi Line]]: [[Kamaya Station|Kamaya]] - [[Izumisawa Station|Izumisawa]] - [[Satsukari Station|Satsukari]] - Kikonai ( - [[Oshima-Tsuruoka Station|Oshima-Tsuruoka]] - [[Yoshibori Station|Yoshibori]]) |
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*[[Kaikyō Line]]: Kikonai |
*[[Kaikyō Line]]: Kikonai |
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==Sister city== |
==Sister city== |
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*{{Flagicon|Japan}}[[Tsuruoka, Yamagata|Tsuruoka]], [[Yamagata Prefecture|Yamagata]], [[Japan]] (since 1989)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.town.kikonai.hokkaido.jp/gyouseijouhou/shimaitoshi/yamagatakenturuokashi.htm |title=Sister city of Kikonai |access-date=2015-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305042235/http://www.town.kikonai.hokkaido.jp/gyouseijouhou/shimaitoshi/yamagatakenturuokashi.htm |archive-date=2016-03-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 22:12, 4 October 2024
Kikonai
木古内町 | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 41°41′N 140°26′E / 41.683°N 140.433°E | |
Country | Japan |
Prefecture | Hokkaido |
Subprefecture | Oshima Subprefecture |
District | Kamiiso |
Government | |
• Mayor | Isao Ōmori |
Area | |
• Total | 221.88 km2 (85.67 sq mi) |
Population (2016-09-30) | |
• Total | 4,448 |
• Density | 20/km2 (52/sq mi) |
Post code | 049-0422 |
Area code | 01392 |
Government Office Address | 218 Banchi, Aza Hon-chō, Kikonai-chō, Kamiiso-gun, Hokkaidō 049-0422 |
Government Office Telephone | 01392-2-3131 |
Climate | Dfb |
Website | www |
Symbols | |
Flower | Rhododendron |
Tree | Cryptomeria |
Kikonai (木古内町, Kikonai-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,448, and a density of 20 persons per km2. The total area is 221.88 km2.
Geography
[edit]Kikonai is located on the southwest of the Oshima Peninsula and faces Tsugaru Strait.
Neighboring towns
[edit]Climate
[edit]Climate data for Kikonai (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 10.1 (50.2) |
11.9 (53.4) |
16.7 (62.1) |
25.4 (77.7) |
30.4 (86.7) |
29.4 (84.9) |
34.2 (93.6) |
34.1 (93.4) |
32.5 (90.5) |
27.5 (81.5) |
21.5 (70.7) |
16.9 (62.4) |
34.2 (93.6) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 0.9 (33.6) |
1.7 (35.1) |
5.5 (41.9) |
11.4 (52.5) |
15.9 (60.6) |
18.8 (65.8) |
22.7 (72.9) |
25.1 (77.2) |
22.9 (73.2) |
17.0 (62.6) |
9.9 (49.8) |
3.1 (37.6) |
12.9 (55.2) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | −2.3 (27.9) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
1.5 (34.7) |
6.7 (44.1) |
11.4 (52.5) |
15.1 (59.2) |
19.4 (66.9) |
21.6 (70.9) |
18.3 (64.9) |
12.0 (53.6) |
5.6 (42.1) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
8.9 (48.1) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −5.7 (21.7) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
1.8 (35.2) |
7.1 (44.8) |
11.8 (53.2) |
16.7 (62.1) |
18.5 (65.3) |
14.0 (57.2) |
7.1 (44.8) |
1.5 (34.7) |
−3.4 (25.9) |
5.1 (41.2) |
Record low °C (°F) | −14.9 (5.2) |
−15.6 (3.9) |
−14.1 (6.6) |
−9.1 (15.6) |
−0.9 (30.4) |
3.5 (38.3) |
7.6 (45.7) |
9.6 (49.3) |
3.2 (37.8) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
−7.9 (17.8) |
−13.0 (8.6) |
−15.6 (3.9) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 96.9 (3.81) |
79.8 (3.14) |
72.7 (2.86) |
76.1 (3.00) |
87.4 (3.44) |
87.7 (3.45) |
132.7 (5.22) |
159.9 (6.30) |
153.8 (6.06) |
110.2 (4.34) |
122.4 (4.82) |
120.8 (4.76) |
1,293 (50.91) |
Average rainy days | 19.3 | 16.5 | 14.7 | 9.8 | 10.4 | 7.9 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 15.6 | 20.1 | 157.3 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 85.7 | 97.8 | 158.7 | 194.8 | 192.1 | 150.4 | 123.3 | 149.2 | 165.8 | 165.1 | 103.8 | 80.7 | 1,667.4 |
Source 1: JMA[1] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: JMA[2] |
History
[edit]- 1902: Kikonai village was founded.[3]
- 1942: Kikonai village became Kikonai town.
- 2012: Hokkaido Kikonai High School was closed.
Transportation
[edit]Kikonai's station, Kikonai Station, is located at the north end of the Seikan Tunnel, which connects the islands of Hokkaido and Honshū. The town government is actively promoting the development of the Hokkaidō Shinkansen and proposes offering intermodal service on the line.
Matsumae Line used to run from Kikonai but it was abolished in 1988. The section of Esashi Line from Kikonai to Esashi was also abolished in May 2014.
- Esashi Line: Kamaya - Izumisawa - Satsukari - Kikonai ( - Oshima-Tsuruoka - Yoshibori)
- Kaikyō Line: Kikonai
Sister city
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 観測史上1~10位の値(年間を通じての値). JMA. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ 気象庁 / 平年値(年・月ごとの値). JMA. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ "History of Kikonai". Archived from the original on 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
- ^ "Sister city of Kikonai". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
External links
[edit]Media related to Kikonai, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Website (in Japanese)