Umaji, Kōchi

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**Umaji**
**馬路村**
Umaji's location in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Shikoku region
Prefecture	Kōchi Prefecture
District	Aki District
Physical characteristics
Area	165.52 km² (63.91 sq mi)
Population (as of February 29, 2008)
Total	1,109
Density	6.7 /km² (17 /sq mi)
Symbols
Tree	Cryptomeria
Flower	Yuzu
Bird	Blue-and-White Flycatcher
Umaji Government Office
Mayor	Takashi Kamiji
Address	〒781-6201 443 Umaji, Umaji-mura, Kōchi-ken
Phone number	0887-44-2111
Official website: Village of Umaji

Umaji (馬路村, Umaji-mura^?) is a village located in Aki District, Kochi, Japan.

As of February 29, 2008, the village has an estimated population of 1,109 and a density of 6.7 persons per km². The total area is 165.52 km².

1 Geography
- 1.1 Neighboring municipalities
2 Education
3 External links

[edit] Geography

Umaji is located in a mountainous region, and the Yasuda River flows through. Approximately 96% of the village is covered by forests, 75% of which are protected by the government. Major mountains include Mount Eboshi (1,320 m) and Jinkichimori (1,423 m).