Memanbetsu, Hokkaidō

Memanbetsu (女満別町 Memanbetsu-chō?) was a town located in Abashiri District, Hokkaidō, Japan.

As of 2004, the town had an estimated population of 5,925 and a population density of 37.26 persons per km². The total area was 159.02 km².

On March 31, 2006 Memanbetsu merged with the village of Higashimokoto, from Abashiri District, to form the new town of Ōzora.

Transportation

In the area of the former town, Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) operates two stations along the Sekihoku Line:

Both are named after the former town.

Memanbetsu Airport is named after the former town.

History

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