Fukaura, Coastal town in Nishitsugaru District, Japan
Fukaura extends along the southwestern coastline of Aomori Prefecture, covering 488.85 square kilometers with a population density of 15 persons per square kilometer.
The area transformed from a village to town status in 1926, later merging with neighboring Otose village in 1955 and Iwasaki village in 2005.
The municipality contributes to Japanese preservation efforts through its portion of the Shirakami-Sanchi UNESCO World Heritage Site in its southwestern territory.
The East Japan Railway Company operates the Gono Line through Fukaura, connecting multiple stations while National Route 101 provides road access throughout the region.
The town maintains international connections through its sister city relationship with Ranua, located in the Lapland region of Finland.
Location: Nishitsugaru District
Inception: April 1, 1926
Shares border with: Happo, Ajigasawa
Website: https://town.fukaura.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 40.64786,139.92753
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:09
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