Nakafurano, Hokkaido

Nakafurano (中富良野町, Nakafurano-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Nakafurano

中富良野町
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Location of Nakafurano in Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture)
Nakafurano
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°24′N 142°26′E
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture)
DistrictSorachi
Area
 • Total108.70 km2 (41.97 sq mi)
Population
 (April 28, 2017)
 • Total5,086
 • Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.town.nakafurano.lg.jp

As of April 28, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 5,086 and a density of 47 persons per km².[1] The total area is 108.70 km².

Lavender farm
Lavender field in Nakafurano

Furano is famous for its numerous fields of lavender.

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References
  1. "Official website of Nakafurano Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Nakafurano Town. Retrieved 16 May 2017.


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