Shintoku, Hokkaido
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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 Kamikawa (Tokachi) District, Tokachi
Tokachi Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaidō, Japan corresponding to the old province of Tokachi. As of 2004 its estimated population is 360,802 and its area is 10,830.99 km².Tokachi-Obihiro Airport is in the city of Obihiro.- Geography :-Towns and villages by district:...
, Hokkaidō
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
Japan
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As of 2007, the town has an estimated population
Population
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of 6,993 and a density
Population density
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of 6.98 persons per km². The total area is 1,063.79 km². Surrounding towns include Sahoro
Mount Sahoro
is located in the Hidaka Mountains, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is the site of the Sahoro Ski Resort.There are two routes up the mountain:* Karikachi Pass route* Sahoro Ski Resort route-References:...
, Shimizu
Shimizu, Hokkaido
is located at the base of the Hidaka Mountain Range in the Kamikawa District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan. The name Shimizu is taken from the Ainu word Pekerebetsu, which means bright clean river. This town of 10,243, primary source of income is through agriculture. This town, like many others in...
, and Shikaoi
Shikaoi, Hokkaido
is a town located in Katō District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan. The name "Shikaoi" means "Following deer".As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,723 and a density of 14.52 persons per km²...
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External links
- Official website in Japanese