Place:Shimokita, Aomori, Japan

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NameShimokita
Alt namesShimokitasource: Wikipedia
TypeDistrict
Located inAomori, Japan
Contained Places
Inhabited place
Higashidori
Kawauchi
Kazamaura
Ohata
Oma
Sai
Wakinosawa


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is a district located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It occupies most of the northern handle of Shimokita Peninsula with the exception of Mutsu City and contains the most northern point on the island of Honshū. It is also home to the Japanese macaque, making it the northernmost natural habitat for monkeys anywhere in the world.

As of 2009, the district has an estimated population of 18,297 and a density of 33.2 persons per km2. The total area was 551.08 km2. In terms of national politics, the district is represented in the Diet of Japan's House of Representatives as a part of the Aomori 1st district.

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