Kanagi, Aomori

Kanagi (金木町, Kanagi-machi) was a town located in Kitatsugaru District in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

Kanagi

金木町
Former municipality
Location of Kanagi in Aomori Prefecture
Kanagi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 40°54′9.4″N 140°27′43.3″E
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureAomori Prefecture
DistrictKitatsugaru
MergedMarch 28, 2005
(now part of Goshogawara)
Area
 • Total125.97 km2 (48.64 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2005)
 • Total10,557
 • Density83.8/km2 (217/sq mi)
Symbols
 • TreeHiba
 • FlowerSakura
 • BirdSkylark
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)

History

The town was also known as the birthplace of famed author Osamu Dazai.[1] The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, the village of Kanagi was created in 1898. It was raised to town status in 1920. In 1955, it annexed the neighboring villages of Kase and Kira.

On March 28, 2005, Kanagi, along with the neighboring village of Shiura (also from Kitatsugaru District), was merged into the expanded city of Goshogawara, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.[2]

At the time of its merger, Kanagi had an estimated population of 10,557 and a population density of 83.8 persons per km². The total area was 125.97 km².

The town economy was dominated by commercial fishing and agriculture.

Geography

Kanagi was located in the center of the Tsugaru Peninsula, in an area known for severe winter weather conditions and blizzards. The Iwaki River ran through the town.

Neighboring municipalities

These were the neighboring municipalities of Kanagi just before its incorporation into Goshogawara.

Transportation

Notable people from Kanagi

References
  1. "Most Feel Nostalgia Town Of Kanagi". Aomori Sightseeing Guide. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  2. "青森県>北津軽郡金木町" [Aomori Prefecture> Kanagi, Kitatsugaru District]. Japan Post (in Japanese). Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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