Shimokamagari [town] - Shimokamagari

Japanese: 下蒲刈[町] - しもかまがり

A former town in Aki District, southern Hiroshima Prefecture. It includes Shimokamagari Island, Kamikuro Island, and Shimokuro Island off the coast of Nigata, Kure City. The central settlement, Sannose, is on the east coast of Shimokamagari Island, and was an important port on the Seto Inland Sea during the age of sailing ships. The island is mountainous, and mandarin orange cultivation is thriving. A ferry boat runs between the island and Nigata. In April 2003, it was incorporated into Kure City. Area: 8.67 ^km2 . Population: 2,222 (2000).

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Japanese:

広島県南部，安芸(あき)郡の旧町。呉市仁方(にがた)沖の下蒲刈島と上黒島，下黒島を含む。中心集落三之瀬(さんのせ)は下蒲刈島の東岸にあり，帆船時代瀬戸内海の要港。島は山がちでミカンの栽培が盛ん。仁方との間にフェリーボートが通じる。2003年４月，呉市に編入。8.67km²。2222人（2000）。

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