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Kanagi, Aomori

Coordinates: 40°54′9.4″N 140°27′43.3″E / 40.902611°N 140.462028°E / 40.902611; 140.462028
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Kanagi
金木町
Former municipality
Flag of Kanagi
Official seal of Kanagi
Location of Kanagi in Aomori Prefecture
Location of Kanagi in Aomori Prefecture
Kanagi is located in Japan
Kanagi
Kanagi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 40°54′9.4″N 140°27′43.3″E / 40.902611°N 140.462028°E / 40.902611; 140.462028
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureAomori Prefecture
DistrictKitatsugaru
MergedMarch 28, 2005
(now part of Goshogawara)
Area
 • Total
125.97 km2 (48.64 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2005)
 • Total
10,557
 • Density83.8/km2 (217/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
BirdSkylark
FlowerSakura
TreeHiba

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

History

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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

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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

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

Transportation

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Railway

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  • Tsugaru Railway
    • ‹See TfM›Kase - ‹See TfM›Kanagi - ‹See TfM›Ashino-Kōen - ‹See TfM›Kawakura

Highway

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Notable people from Kanagi

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References

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  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.