Shibecha, Hokkaido
Shibecha (標茶町, Shibecha-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, it has an estimated population of 7,862 and an area of 1,099.41 km².
Shibecha 標茶町 | |
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Town | |
Shibecha town hall | |
Flag Emblem | |
Shibecha Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 43°18′N 144°36′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Hokkaido |
Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kushiro) |
District | Kawakami |
Area | |
• Total | 1,099.41 km2 (424.48 sq mi) |
Population (September 30, 2016) | |
• Total | 7,862 |
• Density | 7.2/km2 (19/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
Website | www |
History
- 1923: Kumaushi Village (熊牛村) is formed.
- 1929: Village renamed to Shibecha.
- 1950: Shibecha Village becomes Shibecha Town.
Notable people from Shibecha
- Nobukatsu Fujioka, professor of education
- Keiko Takahashi, actress
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External links
Media related to Shibecha, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons - Official Website (in Japanese)
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