Betsukai, Hokkaidō

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The location of Betsukai in Nemuro Subprefecture.
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The location of Betsukai in Nemuro Subprefecture.

Betsukai (別海町, formally Betsukai-chō; often Bekkai-chō) is a town located in Notsuke District, Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō Prefecture. As of September 30, 2004 it has an estimated population of 17,010 and an area of 1,320.15 km² (second largest in Hokkaido).

[edit] History

  • 1923 - 6 villages combine, forming the village of Betsukai
  • 1971 - Betsukai village becomes Betsukai town

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