Saroma, Hokkaidō

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The location of Saroma in Abashiri Subprefecture.
The location of Saroma in Abashiri Subprefecture.

Saroma (佐呂間町 Saroma-chō?) is a town in the Tokoro District, Abashiri, Hokkaidō, Japan.

As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 6,206 and a density of 15.52 persons per km². The total area is 404.99 km².

On November 7, 2006, a tornado struck the town, killing at least nine people and injuring twelve more. [1] See 2006 Saroma tornado for more information.

Saroma is a sister city to Palmer, Alaska.

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Coordinates: 44°1′N, 143°46′E

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