Shibecha, Hokkaido

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Shibecha (標茶町, -chō) is a town located in Kawakami District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture of Japan. As of September 30, 2004 it has an estimated population of 9,260 and an area of 1,099.41 km².

From before World War II until recently, a daily siren was sounded at noon throughout the town. It has since been stopped due to complaints from the townspeople.

[edit] History

  • 1923 Kumaushi village (熊牛村) is formed
  • 1929 Village renamed to Shibecha
  • 1950 Shibecha village becomes Shibecha town

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Coordinates: 43°18′N 144°36′E

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