Okushiri, Hokkaidō

Okushiri, Hokkaidō
Okushiri
奥尻町
—  Town  —
Location of Okushiri in Hokkaidō (Hiyama)
Okushiri is located in Japan
Okushiri
 
Coordinates: 42°10′N 139°31′E / 42.167°N 139.517°E / 42.167; 139.517Coordinates: 42°10′N 139°31′E / 42.167°N 139.517°E / 42.167; 139.517
Country Japan
Region Hokkaidō
Prefecture Hokkaidō (Hiyama)
District Okushiri
Government
 – Mayor Ryōji Wada
Area
 – Total 142.98 km2 (55.2 sq mi)
Population (March 2008)
 – Total 3,442
 – Density 24.5/km2 (63.5/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Japanese Yew
- Flower Rugosa Rose
Phone number 01397-2-3111
Address 806 Okushiri, Okushiri-chō, Okushiri-gun, Hokkaidō
043-1498
Website Okushiri Town

Okushiri (奥尻町 Okushiri-chō?) is a town encompassing all of Okushiri Island, located in Okushiri District, Hiyama, Hokkaidō, Japan.

As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,442 and a density of 24.5 persons per km². The total area is 142.98 km².

Hiyama Prefectural Natural Park encompasses the entire island and town.

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History

On July 12, 1993,[1] the Southwest Hokkaidō Open Sea earthquake (北海道南西沖地震) of magnitude 7.8[1] in the Sea of Japan off southwest Hokkaidō created a devastating tsunami. This tsunami killed 198.[1] people in the town, despite a tsunami warning system and Seawall, and also caused landslides on the hills above. 32 people went missing, including 3 in Russia and 129 were injured. The subsequent fire burned down much of what remained. The island was reshaped by the tsunami, which was 10 meters high in town. The tsunami struck within five minutes of the earthquake, leaving residents absolutely no warning.

This was probably the world's first tsunami recorded by personal camcorders.[citation needed]

A separate earthquake produced a minor tsunami in 1983 on the island, but with no injuries or deaths.

The name Okushiri comes from the Ainu name Ikusyun-shiri. Iku means other side and shiri means island.[2]

Transportation

Okushiri Airport serves the island.

References

  1. ^ a b c HIRATA, YUZUKI; MASAKAZU MURAKAMI (Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006). "Island hit by 1993 killer tsunami remains vigilant". Japan Times (The Japan Times Ltd.). http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20061116f2.html. Retrieved 2009-06-25. 
  2. ^ "About location and geography of Okushiri-cho". Official Home Page of Okushiri Town. Okushiri Town. http://www.town.okushiri.lg.jp/en/gaiyo/ichi_chisei.html. Retrieved 2009-07-01. 

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