Horonobe, Hokkaidō
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Horonobe (幌延町 Horonobe-chō?) is a town located in Teshio District, Rumoi, Hokkaidō, Japan.
As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,702 and a density of 4.82 persons per km². The total area is 574.27 km².
As of 2007, Horonobe was being researched by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency to evaluate its suitability for use as a deep geological repository for Japan's spent nuclear fuel. Analysis includes consideration of 10,000 years or more into the future.
[edit] See also
- Yucca Mountain - the United States' candidate for a long term repository
- Tōyō, Kōchi - another location considered for a Japanese long term repository
- Nuclear power in Japan
[edit] External links
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