Aomori
city in Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Aomori (青森市, Aomori-shi) is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Aomori
青森市 | |
|---|---|
 Aomori Montage | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Aomori in Aomori Prefecture | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture |  Aomori |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Akihiko Onodera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 824.61 km2 (318.38 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2020) | |
| • Total | 275,340 |
| • Density | 333.9/km2 (865/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Postal code | 030-8555 |
| Area code | 02201-2 |
| Phone number | 017-734-1111 |
| Address | 1-22-5 Chūō, Aomori-shi, Aomori-ken |
| Website | Official website |
It is southwest of the town of Hiranai. It is a coastal city, and is near the Mutsu-wan (陸奥湾). It has been recognized as a core city since 2006.[1]
Geography
changeSurrounding municipalities
changeDemography
changeAccording to Japanese census data,[2]
| 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314,917 | 318,732 | 311,386 | 299,520 | 287,648 | 275,340 |
Festivals
changeThe Nebuta festival is one of the most famous festivals in Japan. It takes place at the beginning of August. More than 300,000 people come and see this festival every year. This festival is called both “Nebuta” and ”Neputa”. In Aomori city, they use the word “Nebuta”, and in Hirosaki city, they use the word “Neputa”.
References
change- ↑ Jacobs, A.J. "Japan's Evolving Nested Municipal Hierarchy: The Race for Local Power in the 2000s," Urban Studies Research, Vol. 2011 (2011), p. 8 [PDF 8 of 14]. Retrieved 2012-12-5.
- ↑ Aomori population statistics