Kushiro, Hokkaido (town)
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| Kushiro 釧路町 | |
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| Town | |
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| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) |
| District | Kushiro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 252.57 km2 (97.52 sq mi) |
| Population (March 31, 2008) | |
| • Total | 21,602 |
| • Density | 86/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Official website |
Kushiro (釧路町 Kushiro-chō) is a town located in Kushiro District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of March 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 21,602 and an area of 252.57 km².
History
- 1920 Kushiro Village split from old Kushiro Town (now Kushiro City).
- 1955 Konbumori Village merges with Kushiro Village.
- 1980 Kushiro Village becomes Kushiro Town.
External links
Media related to Kushiro, Hokkaidō (town) at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese)
Coordinates: 42°59′N 144°23′E / 42.98°N 144.38°E
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