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Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Chippubetsu has declined by roughly 50 percent over the past half-century.

Culture

Mascot

Chippubetsu's mascot is . He is a scarecrow with a cape. He usually attends not only events held in Chippubetsu but events outside of the town. His hat can tell time.

References

External links

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Official Website
Towns in Hokkaido Chippubetsu, Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub