Rebun, Hokkaidō

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**Rebun**
**礼文町**
Rebun's location in Hokkaidō, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Hokkaidō
Prefecture	Hokkaidō
District	Rebun District
Physical characteristics
Area	81.33 km² (31.40 sq mi)
Population (as of December 31, 2007)
Total	3,194
Density	39.3 /km² (102 /sq mi)
Location	45°18′N, 141°3′E
Symbols
Tree	Juniperus chinensis
Flower	Edelweiss
Bird	Japanese Robin
Flag
Rebun Government Office
Address	〒097-1201 558-5 Aza Tonnai, Ōaza Kafuka-mura, Hokkaidō
Phone number	0163-86-1001
Official website: Town of Rebun

Rebun (礼文町, Rebun-chō^?) is a town located in Rebun District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan. The district and town both cover the island of the same name: Rebun Island. Rubun island is famous for its alpine flowers.

As of December 31, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 3,194 and a density of 39.3 persons per km². The total area is 81.33 km².

1 Geography
2 Sister cities
- 2.1 Japan
3 External links

[edit] Geography

Covering the entire area of Rebun Island in the Sea of Japan, Rebun is located approximately 50km from Wakkanai on mainland Hokkaidō. The entire island is part of the Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park. Lake Kushu and Rebundake (a mountain, 490m above sea level) are located in the town. Also, Rebun is known as the northernmost town in Japan.