Kazuno, Akita

Kazuno (鹿角市, Kazuno-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2019, the city had an estimated population of 30.715, and a population density of 43 persons per km² in 12.970 households.[1] The total area of the city is 707.52 square kilometres (273.17 square miles).

Kazuno

鹿角市
City
Kazuno City Hall
Flag
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Location of Kazuno in Akita Prefecture
Kazuno
 
Coordinates: 40°12′56.8″N 140°47′18.16″E
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureAkita
Government
 • -MayorHajime Kodama (since July 2005)
Area
 • Total707.52 km2 (273.17 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2019)
 • Total30,715
 • Density43/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeRowan
- FlowerSakura
- BirdRooster
Phone number0186-30-1111
Address4-1 Arata, Hanawa, Kazuno-shi, Akita-ken 018-5292
WebsiteOfficial website
Hachimantai Ōnuma in Kazuno

Geography

Kazuno is located in a valley in the mountains of far northeastern Akita Prefecture, with the Ōu Mountains and Iwate Prefecture on the east. Much of the city is within the borders of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Much of the city area is covered in forest. Due to its inland location, the city is noted for its heavy snowfall in winter. It is also known for the wild deer.

Neighboring municipalities

Demographics

Per Japanese census data,[2] the population of Kazuno has declined over the past 40 years.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1960 59,593—    
1970 50,346−15.5%
1980 45,615−9.4%
1990 42,407−7.0%
2000 39,144−7.7%
2010 34,473−11.9%

Climate

Kazuno has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters with heavy snowfalls. The average annual temperature in Kazuno is 8.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1464 mm with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 23.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around -3.3 °C.[3]

Climate data for Kazuno, Akita[4]（1981-2010）
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 0.6
(33.1)		 1.7
(35.1)		 5.6
(42.1)		 13.9
(57.0)		 19.6
(67.3)		 23.7
(74.7)		 26.6
(79.9)		 28.4
(83.1)		 23.7
(74.7)		 17.3
(63.1)		 10.0
(50.0)		 3.5
(38.3)		 14.5
(58.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) −3.0
(26.6)		 −2.4
(27.7)		 0.9
(33.6)		 7.6
(45.7)		 13.4
(56.1)		 18.1
(64.6)		 21.5
(70.7)		 22.9
(73.2)		 18.0
(64.4)		 11.1
(52.0)		 4.9
(40.8)		 −0.2
(31.6)		 9.4
(48.9)
Average low °C (°F) −7.3
(18.9)		 −6.9
(19.6)		 −3.8
(25.2)		 1.7
(35.1)		 7.6
(45.7)		 13.1
(55.6)		 17.3
(63.1)		 18.5
(65.3)		 13.2
(55.8)		 5.9
(42.6)		 0.4
(32.7)		 −3.9
(25.0)		 4.7
(40.5)
Record low °C (°F) −22.4
(−8.3)		 −19.6
(−3.3)		 −16.8
(1.8)		 −9.9
(14.2)		 −1.8
(28.8)		 3.2
(37.8)		 8.1
(46.6)		 8.6
(47.5)		 1.4
(34.5)		 −2.3
(27.9)		 −11.4
(11.5)		 −16.6
(2.1)		 −22.4
(−8.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 57.6
(2.27)		 76.4
(3.01)		 119.8
(4.72)		 155.8
(6.13)		 182.1
(7.17)		 169.3
(6.67)		 154.2
(6.07)		 174.4
(6.87)		 133.4
(5.25)		 124.9
(4.92)		 79.0
(3.11)		 52.4
(2.06)		 1,477.8
(58.18)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 205
(81)		 166
(65)		 110
(43)		 2
(0.8)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 14
(5.5)		 129
(51)		 621
(244)
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[5]

History

The area of present-day Kazuno was settled in prehistoric times, and contains major Jōmon period archaeological sites and numerous burial mounds from the Kofun period. The area was part of ancient Mutsu Province and was ruled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain during the Edo period. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became briefly part of Rikuchū Province before being transferred to Akita Prefecture in 1871. It was organized as part of Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture in 1878 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system.

The city of Kazuno was founded on April 1, 1972 by the merger of the towns of Hanawa, Towada, and Osarizawa and the village of Hachimantai.

Government

Kazuno has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 18 members. The city contributes two members to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Akita District 2 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

The economy of Kazuno is based on agriculture, forestry and seasonal tourism.

Education

Kazuno has nine public elementary schools and five public middle schools operated by the city government and two public high schools operated by the Akita Prefectural Board of Education. Akita Prefecture also operates one special education school for the hanicapped.

Transportation

Railway

East Japan Railway Company - Hanawa Line

Highway

Local attractions

International relations
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Japan

Kazuno is twinned with:

Noted people from Kazuno

Media

References
  1. Kazuno city official home page(in Japanese)
  2. Kazuno population statistics
  3. Kazunoclimate data
  4. 鹿角観測地点は1991年7月18日までは毛馬内観測地点のデータ
  5. "鹿角 1981-2010年". Japan Meteorological Agency. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
  6. "Dainichido Bugaku". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. UNESCO. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  7. "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
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