Oshamambe 長万部町 |
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Town | |
Location of Oshamambe in Hokkaido (Oshima Subprefecture) |
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Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 42°30′29″N 140°22′23″E / 42.50806°N 140.37306°ECoordinates: 42°30′29″N 140°22′23″E / 42.50806°N 140.37306°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Hokkaido |
Prefecture | Hokkaido (Oshima Subprefecture) |
District | Yamakoshi |
Government | |
• Mayor | Masashi Kihata |
Area | |
• Total | 310.75 km2 (119.98 sq mi) |
Population (31 October 2011) | |
• Total | 6,300 |
• Density | 20/km2 (53/sq mi) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Pinus thunbergii |
• Flower | Iris sanguinea |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
City hall address | 453-1 Oshamambe, Oshamambe, Yamakoshi District, Hokkaido 049-3592 |
Website | www |
Oshamambe (長万部町 Oshamanbe-chō?) is a town located in Yamakoshi District, Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 31 October 2011, the town has an estimated population of 6,300 with 3,280 households. The total land area is 310.75 km².
Oshamambe faces Uchiura Bay, which is a bay of the Pacific Ocean.
Setana Line ran from Kunnui Station. There used to be Asahihama station between Oshamambe Station and Shizukari Station.
Plans are in place to build a station at Oshamambe and construction is underway on the Hokkaido Shinkansen line. The section between Hakodate and Sapporo should be completed by 2030.