Shibecha, Hokkaido
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| Shibecha 標茶町 | |
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| Town | |
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  Shibecha | |
| Coordinates: 43°18′N 144°36′E / 43.300°N 144.600°ECoordinates: 43°18′N 144°36′E / 43.300°N 144.600°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kushiro) |
| District | Kawakami |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,099.41 km2 (424.48 sq mi) |
| Population (March 31, 2008) | |
| • Total | 8,567 |
| • Density | 7.8/km2 (20/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Official website |
Shibecha (標茶町 Shibecha-chō) is a town located in Kawakami District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of March 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 8,567 and an area of 1,099.41 km².
From before World War II until recently, a daily siren was sounded at noon throughout the town. It has since been stopped due to complaints from the townspeople.
History
- 1923 Kumaushi Village (熊牛村) is formed.
- 1929 Village renamed to Shibecha.
- 1950 Shibecha Village becomes Shibecha Town.
External links
Media related to Shibecha, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese)
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