is a
district
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
located in
Nemuro Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Japan claims the southern parts of the disputed
Kuril Islands (known as the Northern Territories in Japan) as part of this subprefecture.
As of March 2009, the subprefecture has an estimated p ...
,
Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel.
The la ...
,
Japan
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. As of 2004, its estimated population is 30,285 with a total area of 1309.44 km
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Nakashibetsu Airport, the easternmost airport in Japan, is located in
Nakashibetsu
is a town located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of March 31, 2008, it has an estimated population of 23,958, and an area of 684.98 km2.
Nakashibetsu Airport, the easternmost airport in mainland Japan, is located in the tow ...
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Towns
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Shibetsu
is a city located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the city has an estimated population of 19,794 and the density of 18 persons per km2. The total area is 1119.29 km2.
On September 1, 2005, the town of ...
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Nakashibetsu
is a town located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of March 31, 2008, it has an estimated population of 23,958, and an area of 684.98 km2.
Nakashibetsu Airport, the easternmost airport in mainland Japan, is located in the tow ...
History
*1869 - Hokkaido divided into 11
provinces and 86 districts. Shibetsu District placed under
Nemuro Province.
*April 1, 1923 - Chashikotsu Village from
Notsuke District, Shibetsu Village and Ichani Village from Shibetsu District, Chuurui Village, Kunnebetsu (?) Village and Sakimui?? Village (崎無意村) from
Menashi District merge to form Shibetsu Village (now
Shibetsu Town) in Shibetsu District.
*April 1, 1955 - Part of Betsukai Village in Notsuke District separated off to be incorporated into
Nakashibetsu
is a town located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of March 31, 2008, it has an estimated population of 23,958, and an area of 684.98 km2.
Nakashibetsu Airport, the easternmost airport in mainland Japan, is located in the tow ...
Town.
Districts in Hokkaido
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