Sarufutsu, Hokkaidō
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 Sarufutsu's location in Hokkaidō, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaidō |
| Prefecture | Hokkaidō |
| District | Sōya Subprefecture |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 590.00 km² (227.80 sq mi) |
| Population (as of December 31, 2007) | |
| Total | 2,884 |
| Density | 4.91 /km² (13 /sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Rowan |
| Flower | Vaccinium vitis-idaea |
| Sarufutsu Government Office | |
| Address | 〒098-6292 172 Onishibestu-nishi, Sarufutsu-mura, Hokkaidō |
| Phone number | 01635-2-3131 |
| Official website: Village of Sarufutsu | |
Sarufutsu (猿払村 Sarufutsu-mura?) is a village located in Sōya District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.
As of December 31, 2007, the village has an estimated population of 2,884 and a density of 4.91 persons per km². The total area is 590.00 km².
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[edit] Geography
Sarufutsu is the northernmost village in Japan and is the largest village in Hokkaidō in area. Located on the Tonbetsu Plain, it faces the Sea of Okhotsk to the east where, during the winter, there is drift ice. [1] 80% of the village's total area is covered by forests.
[edit] Settlements in Sarufutsu
- Ashino
- Asajino
- Chiraibetsu
- Hamaonishibetsu
- Hamasarufutsu
- Onishibetsu (Town Hall is located here)
[edit] Neighbouring municipalities
[edit] Economy
Sarufutsu is famous for its large and particularly excellent scallops, amongst other seafood. Likewise, a relatively large part of the village is utilised for dairy farming. Lastly, Sarufutsu has a fledgling tourist industry, as it is a highlight for bikers in the summer, who stop overnight at one of the biker camps.
[edit] Education
- Primary Schools
- Onishibestu Elementary School
- Hamaonishibestu Elementary School
- Hamasarufutsu Elementary School
- Asajino Elementary School
- Ashino Elementary School
- Junior High Schools
- Takushin Junior High School
[edit] External links
- (Japanese) Official website
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