Fujimi, Nagano


Fujimi is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan., the town had an estimated population of 14,485 in 5958 households, and a population density of 102 persons per km². The total area of the town is.

Geography

Fujimi is located in a very mountainous area within the Suwa region of east-central Nagano, and includes the Akaishi Mountains, including Mount Nyukasa partly within its borders. The town has an average altitude of 977 meters

Surrounding municipalities

Per Japanese census data, the population of Fujimi has remained relatively steady over the past 40 years..
Census YearPopulation
194014757
195018189
196015982
197013796
198014080
199014835
200014080
201015346

Climate

The town has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters. The average annual temperature in Fujimi is 9.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1411 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 22.3 °C, and lowest in January, at around -2.7 °C.

History

The area of present-day Fujimi was part of ancient Shinano Province. Fujimi Village was established on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. On April 1, 1995 Fujimi merged with the villages of Sakai, Hongo, and Ochiai to form the town of Fujimi.

Education

Fujimi has three public elementary schools and one public middle school operated by the town government, and one public high school operated by the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education. The town also has one public special education school operated by the prefectural government

Transportation

Railway