As of 31 May 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,906 in 6790 households, and a population density of 49 persons per km² in 6,858 households. [1 ] The total area of the town is 302.92 km2 (116.96 sq mi).
The district has historically been populated by Zainichi Koreans (Koreans who arrived during the Japanese colonial period and their descendants) ever since they were compelled to work in difficult conditions in the area in 1943.
Todoroki Station ( 驫木駅, Todoroki-eki ) is a railway station on the Gonō Line in the town of Fukaura, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
Kita-Noshiro Station ( 北能代駅, Kita-Noshiro-eki ) is a railway station located in the city of Noshiro, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).