Maruseppu, Hokkaido
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was a town
located in Monbetsu District
, Abashiri Subprefecture (now Okhotsk Subprefecture
), Hokkaido
, Japan. The town's name comes from a word in the Ainu language
which means "a wide area where three rivers gather".
As of April 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population
of 2,032, with 1,042 households. The total area was 510.13 km². Over 95 percent of the town is covered with forests. The town's economy relies upon forestry
.
On October 1, 2005 Maruseppu, along with the town of Ikutahara
, and the village of Shirataki
, all from Monbetsu District
, was merged into the expanded town of Engaru
.
Towns of Japan
A town is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with prefecture , city , and village...
located in Monbetsu District
Monbetsu District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.In 1869, Hokkaidō was divided into 11 provinces and 86 districts. Monbetsu was originally placed in Kitami Province....
, Abashiri Subprefecture (now Okhotsk Subprefecture
Okhotsk Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. It was renamed from the earlier Abashiri Subprefecture on April 1, 2010. Abashiri Subprefecture was established in 1897.-Naming:Abashiri Prefecture was named after the subprefectural office in Abashiri...
), Hokkaido
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
, Japan. The town's name comes from a word in the Ainu language
Ainu language
Ainu is one of the Ainu languages, spoken by members of the Ainu ethnic group on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaidō....
which means "a wide area where three rivers gather".
As of April 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of 2,032, with 1,042 households. The total area was 510.13 km². Over 95 percent of the town is covered with forests. The town's economy relies upon forestry
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
.
On October 1, 2005 Maruseppu, along with the town of Ikutahara
Ikutahara, Hokkaido
was a town located in Monbetsu District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaidoō, Japan.As of 2004, the town had an estimated population of 2,618 and a population density of 9.73 persons per km²...
, and the village of Shirataki
Shirataki, Hokkaido
was a village located in Monbetsu District, Abashiri Subprefecture , Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2004, the village had an estimated population of 1,305 and a population density of 3.81 persons per km²...
, all from Monbetsu District
Monbetsu District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.In 1869, Hokkaidō was divided into 11 provinces and 86 districts. Monbetsu was originally placed in Kitami Province....
, was merged into the expanded town of Engaru
Engaru, Hokkaido
is a town located in Monbetsu District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 23,133 and a population density of 18 persons per km²...
.