Bifuka, Hokkaidō

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The location of Bifuka in Kamikawa Subprefecture.

Bifuka (美深町, Bifuka-chō^?) is a town located in Nakagawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.

As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,265 and a density of 8.33 persons per km². The total area is 672.14 km².

Bifuka is located in a valley setting and are surrounded by mountains. The Teshio River flows west of Bifuka. The town is linked with Route 40 linking Wakkanai and southern Hokkaidō. Another route the Route 275 is also connected.

Bifuka has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasium or a secondary school. Bifuka also serves a train station. The nearest municipalities are Otoineppu to the north and Nayoro to the south.