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Fujisaki, Aomori
 Fujisaki (藤崎町, Fujisaki-machi) is a town in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,558 in 6162 households,[1] and a population density of 390 persons per km². The total area of the town is 37.29 square kilometers (14.40 sq mi).[2] GeographyFujisaki occupies the flatlands within Minamitsugaru District of south-central Aomori. Neighboring municipalitiesClimateThe town has a cold humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) characterized by warm short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Fujisaki is 10.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1288 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.0 °C, and lowest in January, at around -1.8 °C.[3] DemographicsPer Japanese census data,[4] the population of Fujisaki has steadily decreased over the past 60 years.
HistoryDuring the Edo period, the area around Fujisaki was controlled by the Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain. With the Meiji period establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889 Fujisaki was chartered as a village within Minamitsugaru District, Aomori. On May 20, 1923, Fujisaki attained town status. On February 1, 1955, Fujisaki merged with neighboring Junisato Village. It annexed a portion of Itayanagi Village on August 10, 1956. On March 25, 2005, it merged with the neighboring town of Tokiwa.[5] On September 1, 2007, a portion of the Namioka part of Aomori City merged into Fujisaki.[6] GovernmentFujisaki has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town legislature of 14 members. Minamitsugaru District (with the exception of the town of Ōwani contributes one member to the Aomori Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aomori 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan. EconomyThe economy of Fujisaki is heavily dependent on agriculture, notably rice and horticulture. The Fuji apple was developed here.[7] Education Fujisaki has three public elementary schools and two public junior high schools operated by the town government. The town does not have a high school. TransportationRailway
HighwayNotable people from Fujisaki
Mascots Fujisaki has two mascots, Fujimaru-kun and Jumbou-kun.[8]
References
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