Umaji
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Umaji 馬路村 |
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View of Umaji
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 Location of Umaji in Kōchi Prefecture |
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 Umaji
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| Coordinates: 33°33′N 134°3′E / 33.550°N 134.050°ECoordinates: 33°33′N 134°3′E / 33.550°N 134.050°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Shikoku | ||
| Prefecture | Kōchi Prefecture | ||
| District | Aki | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Takashi Kamiji | ||
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| • Total | 165.52 km2 (63.91 sq mi) | ||
| Population (March 31, 2017) | |||
| • Total | 898 | ||
| • Density | 5.4/km2 (14/sq mi) | ||
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| • Tree | Cryptomeria | ||
| • Flower | Yuzu | ||
| • Bird | Blue-and-white flycatcher | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| City hall address | 443 Umaji, Umaji-mura, Kōchi-ken 781-6201 |
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| Website | www |
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Umaji (馬路村? Umaji-mura) is a village located in Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
As of March 31, 2017, the village has an estimated population of 898 and a density of 5.4 persons per km2. The total area is 165.52 km2.
Umaji is located in a mountainous region, and the Yasuda River flows through. Approximately 96% of the village is covered by forests, 75% of which are protected by the government. Major mountains include Mount Eboshi (1,320 m) and Jinkichimori (1,423 m).
Umaji is part of the local area called Chugei 中芸 which includes Umaji, Yasuda, Tano, Nahari and Kitagawa.
Access is only by car or bus. Umaji's local train station is in Yasuda which is about a 30-minute drive away. Yasuda is on the Gomen-Nahari Line.
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