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Higashine

January 01, 1970

Higashine (東根市, Higashine-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, the city had an estimated population of 47,910 in 17868 households,[1] and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area of the city is 207.17 square kilometres (80 sq mi).

Higashine
東根市
City
Higashine City Hall
Flag
Seal
Location of Higashine in Yamagata Prefecture
Higashine
 
Coordinates: 38°25′52.7″N 140°23′27.9″E / 38.431306°N 140.391083°E / 38.431306; 140.391083
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureYamagata
Area
 • Total207.17 km2 (79.99 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2020)
 • Total47,910
 • Density230/km2 (600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0237-42-1111
Address1-1-1 Chūō, Higashine-shi, Yamagata-ken 999-3795
ClimateCfa/Dfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerCherry
TreeJapanese Zelkova

Geography edit

Located on the eastern shore of the Mogami River in the northern part of the Yamagata Basin, the urban area of Higashine is located in an alluvial fan created by the Shirasui River, the Murayamano River, and the Nitto River flowing from the Ōu Mountains in the eastern part of the city. The western portion of the city is hilly, rising to the Ōu Mountains which form its eastern border.

Neighboring municipalities edit

Climate edit

Higashine has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Higashine is 11.4 °C (52.5 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,088.2 mm (42.84 in) with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.7 °C (76.5 °F), and lowest in January, at around −1.1 °C (30.0 °F).[2]

Climate data for Higashine (2003−2020 normals, extremes 2003−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 12.4
(54.3) 		13.6
(56.5) 		22.3
(72.1) 		29.1
(84.4) 		33.5
(92.3) 		37.0
(98.6) 		37.0
(98.6) 		36.8
(98.2) 		36.7
(98.1) 		30.3
(86.5) 		23.7
(74.7) 		18.0
(64.4) 		37.0
(98.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 2.3
(36.1) 		3.5
(38.3) 		8.3
(46.9) 		15.7
(60.3) 		22.3
(72.1) 		26.0
(78.8) 		28.4
(83.1) 		30.2
(86.4) 		26.0
(78.8) 		19.3
(66.7) 		12.3
(54.1) 		5.4
(41.7) 		16.6
(61.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) −1.1
(30.0) 		−0.5
(31.1) 		3.1
(37.6) 		9.0
(48.2) 		15.5
(59.9) 		20.0
(68.0) 		23.3
(73.9) 		24.7
(76.5) 		20.5
(68.9) 		13.4
(56.1) 		7.0
(44.6) 		1.6
(34.9) 		11.4
(52.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −5.3
(22.5) 		−5.0
(23.0) 		−2.1
(28.2) 		2.5
(36.5) 		8.7
(47.7) 		14.4
(57.9) 		19.2
(66.6) 		20.2
(68.4) 		15.7
(60.3) 		7.9
(46.2) 		2.1
(35.8) 		−2.3
(27.9) 		6.3
(43.4)
Record low °C (°F) −15.0
(5.0) 		−14.2
(6.4) 		−10.7
(12.7) 		−5.7
(21.7) 		−0.2
(31.6) 		4.9
(40.8) 		10.1
(50.2) 		11.5
(52.7) 		4.9
(40.8) 		−0.7
(30.7) 		−5.8
(21.6) 		−12.2
(10.0) 		−15.0
(5.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 90.4
(3.56) 		53.1
(2.09) 		61.6
(2.43) 		59.7
(2.35) 		63.4
(2.50) 		86.1
(3.39) 		162.3
(6.39) 		123.1
(4.85) 		100.3
(3.95) 		96.0
(3.78) 		80.8
(3.18) 		111.3
(4.38) 		1,088.2
(42.84)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 16.6 12.8 12.2 9.7 8.5 8.5 13.2 10.4 9.7 10.5 13.7 17.3 143.1
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[3][2]

Demographics edit

Per Japanese census data,[4] the population of Higashine has grown steadily over the past 50 years.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1920 25,059—    
1930 28,626+14.2%
1940 30,257+5.7%
1950 42,767+41.3%
1960 40,917−4.3%
1970 39,113−4.4%
1980 40,559+3.7%
1990 42,751+5.4%
2000 44,800+4.8%
2010 46,414+3.6%
2020 47,682+2.7%

History edit

The area of present-day Higashine was part of ancient Dewa Province and is mentioned in the Engishiki records of the early Heian period. Under the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate, much of the area was part of the holdings of the Ezo-based Matsumae Domain. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Kitamurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The village of Higashine was established on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system and was raised to town status on June 15, 1896. It attained city status on November 3, 1958.

Government edit

Higashine 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 Yamagata Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Yamagata District 2 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy edit

Higashine is known as "The Fruit Kingdom" and is especially well known for its cherries as well as for apples, pears and persimmons. The city mascot is a pear with cherry earrings and a staff with an apple. Higashine is the largest producer of cherries in Yamagata Prefecture, which is the third largest producer of cherries in Japan.[citation needed]

Higashine also has a large industrial park. Some of the businesses include 3M, Casio, THK, ODELIC, and Kyocera. Many of these businesses are involved in manufacturing and research and development.

Education edit

Higashine has nine public elementary schools and five public middle schools operated by the city government and one public high schools operated by the Yamagata Prefectural Board of Education. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped.

Transportation edit

Airports edit

Railway edit

  East Japan Railway Company - Yamagata Shinkansen

  East Japan Railway Company - Ōu Main Line

Highway edit

Military edit

The 6th Division (第6師団) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is headquartered in at JGSDF Camp Jinmachi in Higashine. Its responsibility is the defense of Fukushima, Miyagi, and Yamagata prefectures.

Noted people from Higashine edit

References edit

  1. ^ Higashine City official statistics (in Japanese)
  2. ^ a b 気象庁 / 平年値（年・月ごとの値）. JMA. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  3. ^ 観測史上1～10位の値（年間を通じての値）. JMA. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  4. ^ Higashine population statistics

External links edit

  •   Media related to Higashine, Yamagata at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official Website (in Japanese)
  • Yamagata Tourism (in Japanese)

January 01, 1970
higashine, 東根市, city, located, yamagata, prefecture, japan, february, 2020, update, city, estimated, population, 17868, households, population, density, persons, total, area, city, square, kilometres, 東根市city, city, hallflagseallocation, yamagata, prefecture, . Higashine 東根市 Higashine shi is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture Japan As of 1 February 2020 update the city had an estimated population of 47 910 in 17868 households 1 and a population density of 230 persons per km The total area of the city is 207 17 square kilometres 80 sq mi Higashine 東根市CityHigashine City HallFlagSealLocation of Higashine in Yamagata PrefectureHigashine Coordinates 38 25 52 7 N 140 23 27 9 E 38 431306 N 140 391083 E 38 431306 140 391083CountryJapanRegionTōhokuPrefectureYamagataArea Total207 17 km2 79 99 sq mi Population February 2020 Total47 910 Density230 km2 600 sq mi Time zoneUTC 9 Japan Standard Time Phone number0237 42 1111Address1 1 1 Chuō Higashine shi Yamagata ken 999 3795ClimateCfa DfaWebsiteOfficial websiteSymbolsFlowerCherryTreeJapanese Zelkova Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Neighboring municipalities 1 2 Climate 2 Demographics 3 History 4 Government 5 Economy 6 Education 7 Transportation 7 1 Airports 7 2 Railway 7 3 Highway 8 Military 9 Noted people from Higashine 10 References 11 External linksGeography editLocated on the eastern shore of the Mogami River in the northern part of the Yamagata Basin the urban area of Higashine is located in an alluvial fan created by the Shirasui River the Murayamano River and the Nitto River flowing from the Ōu Mountains in the eastern part of the city The western portion of the city is hilly rising to the Ōu Mountains which form its eastern border Neighboring municipalities edit Yamagata Prefecture Murayama Tendō Kahoku Obanazawa Yamagata Miyagi Prefecture Sendai Climate edit Higashine has a humid continental climate Koppen climate classification Cfa with large seasonal temperature differences with warm to hot and often humid summers and cold sometimes severely cold winters Precipitation is significant throughout the year but is heaviest from August to October The average annual temperature in Higashine is 11 4 C 52 5 F The average annual rainfall is 1 088 2 mm 42 84 in with July as the wettest month The temperatures are highest on average in August at around 24 7 C 76 5 F and lowest in January at around 1 1 C 30 0 F 2 Climate data for Higashine 2003 2020 normals extremes 2003 present Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high C F 12 4 54 3 13 6 56 5 22 3 72 1 29 1 84 4 33 5 92 3 37 0 98 6 37 0 98 6 36 8 98 2 36 7 98 1 30 3 86 5 23 7 74 7 18 0 64 4 37 0 98 6 Mean daily maximum C F 2 3 36 1 3 5 38 3 8 3 46 9 15 7 60 3 22 3 72 1 26 0 78 8 28 4 83 1 30 2 86 4 26 0 78 8 19 3 66 7 12 3 54 1 5 4 41 7 16 6 61 9 Daily mean C F 1 1 30 0 0 5 31 1 3 1 37 6 9 0 48 2 15 5 59 9 20 0 68 0 23 3 73 9 24 7 76 5 20 5 68 9 13 4 56 1 7 0 44 6 1 6 34 9 11 4 52 5 Mean daily minimum C F 5 3 22 5 5 0 23 0 2 1 28 2 2 5 36 5 8 7 47 7 14 4 57 9 19 2 66 6 20 2 68 4 15 7 60 3 7 9 46 2 2 1 35 8 2 3 27 9 6 3 43 4 Record low C F 15 0 5 0 14 2 6 4 10 7 12 7 5 7 21 7 0 2 31 6 4 9 40 8 10 1 50 2 11 5 52 7 4 9 40 8 0 7 30 7 5 8 21 6 12 2 10 0 15 0 5 0 Average precipitation mm inches 90 4 3 56 53 1 2 09 61 6 2 43 59 7 2 35 63 4 2 50 86 1 3 39 162 3 6 39 123 1 4 85 100 3 3 95 96 0 3 78 80 8 3 18 111 3 4 38 1 088 2 42 84 Average precipitation days 1 0 mm 16 6 12 8 12 2 9 7 8 5 8 5 13 2 10 4 9 7 10 5 13 7 17 3 143 1 Source Japan Meteorological Agency 3 2 Demographics editPer Japanese census data 4 the population of Higashine has grown steadily over the past 50 years Historical populationYearPop 192025 059 193028 626 14 2 194030 257 5 7 195042 767 41 3 196040 917 4 3 197039 113 4 4 198040 559 3 7 199042 751 5 4 200044 800 4 8 201046 414 3 6 202047 682 2 7 History editThe area of present day Higashine was part of ancient Dewa Province and is mentioned in the Engishiki records of the early Heian period Under the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate much of the area was part of the holdings of the Ezo based Matsumae Domain After the start of the Meiji period the area became part of Kitamurayama District Yamagata Prefecture The village of Higashine was established on April 1 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system and was raised to town status on June 15 1896 It attained city status on November 3 1958 Government editHigashine 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 Yamagata Prefectural Assembly In terms of national politics the city is part of Yamagata District 2 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan Economy editHigashine is known as The Fruit Kingdom and is especially well known for its cherries as well as for apples pears and persimmons The city mascot is a pear with cherry earrings and a staff with an apple Higashine is the largest producer of cherries in Yamagata Prefecture which is the third largest producer of cherries in Japan citation needed Higashine also has a large industrial park Some of the businesses include 3M Casio THK ODELIC and Kyocera Many of these businesses are involved in manufacturing and research and development Education editHigashine has nine public elementary schools and five public middle schools operated by the city government and one public high schools operated by the Yamagata Prefectural Board of Education The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped Transportation editAirports edit Yamagata Airport Railway edit nbsp East Japan Railway Company Yamagata Shinkansen Sakuranbo Higashine nbsp East Japan Railway Company Ōu Main Line Jinmachi Sakuranbo Higashine Higashine Highway edit nbsp Tōhoku Chuō Expressway Higashine Interchange nbsp National Route 13 nbsp National Route 48 nbsp National Route 287Military editThe 6th Division 第6師団 is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force is headquartered in at JGSDF Camp Jinmachi in Higashine Its responsibility is the defense of Fukushima Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures Noted people from Higashine editKazushige Abe Akutagawa Prize winning novelist Masatoshi Abe politician Tomoaki Honma professional wrestlerReferences edit Higashine City official statistics in Japanese a b 気象庁 平年値 年 月ごとの値 JMA Retrieved March 25 2022 観測史上1 10位の値 年間を通じての値 JMA Retrieved March 25 2022 Higashine population statisticsExternal links edit nbsp Media related to Higashine Yamagata at Wikimedia Commons Official Website in Japanese Yamagata Tourism in Japanese Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Higashine amp oldid 1194231150, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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