year due to remaining high levels of radiation. On June 12, 2016, the evacuation order was lifted for approximately two-thirds of the village area, with the mountainous region bordering neighbouring Namie remaining restricted due to high residual radiation. Economy The economy of Katsurao was formerly heavily dependent on agriculture. Education Katsurao had one public elementary school and one public junior high school operated by the village government in March 2011. The elementary school remains closed. The village did not have a public high school. Transportation Railway Katsurao is not served by any passenger train stations. Highway References External links Official Website Villages in Fukushima Prefecture