Gimpo [town] - Konoura

Japanese: 金浦[町] - このうら

An old town in Yuri District, facing the Sea of Japan in southwest Akita Prefecture. The Uetsu Main Line runs through the town. Although the arable land is small, the town produces a lot of rice and vegetables, and also raises livestock. The fishing industry is active in abalone and shrimp farming. The electronics industry has also established itself, centering on low-voltage related companies. In October 2005, the town merged with Nikaho Town and Kisakata Town in Yuri District to become Nikaho City. Area: 18.08 ^km2 . Population: 5,078 (2003).

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Japanese:

秋田県南西部，日本海に臨む由利郡の旧町。羽越本線が通じる。耕地は狭いが，米，野菜を多産，畜産も行う。漁業は，アワビ，エビの栽培漁業などをすすめている。弱電関連企業を中心に，電子機器産業も定着している。2005年10月，由利郡仁賀保町，象潟町と合併し市制，にかほ市となる。18.08km²。5078人（2003）。

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