is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,560. The total area is 437.26 km2. Geography Shimamaki is located on the southern of the Shiribeshi Subprefecture. The name is derived from the Ainu word "Shuma-ko-mak", which means "Behind rocks". Neighboring towns Shiribeshi Subprefecture Suttsu Kuromatsunai Hiyama Subprefecture Imakane Setana Oshima Subprefecture Oshamambe History 1906: The village of Higashishimamaki and the village of Nishishimamaki were founded. 1956: Two villages were merged to form the new village of Shimamaki. Industries The main industry of Shimamaki is fishery. Thirty percent of the villagers are engaged in it. Education Elementary school Shimamaki Elementary School Junior high school Shimamaki Junior High School References External links Official Website Villages in Hokkaido