Kushiro (town)
Kushiro (釧路町, Kushiro-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of April 30, 2017, it has an estimated population of 19,941,[1] and an area of 252.57 km².
Kushiro 釧路町 | |
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 Location of Kushiro in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) | |
  Kushiro Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 42.98°N 144.38°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) |
| District | Kushiro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 252.57 km2 (97.52 sq mi) |
| Population (April 30, 2017) | |
| • Total | 19,941 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| Website | www |
History
- 1920: Kushiro Village split from old Kushiro Town (now Kushiro City).
- 1955: Konbumori Village merges with Kushiro Village.
- 1980: Kushiro Village becomes Kushiro Town.
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References
- "Official website of Kushiro Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Kushiro Town. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
External links
- Official Website (in Japanese)
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