Abira, Hokkaido
| Abira 安平町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Abira in Hokkaido (Iburi Subprefecture) | |
  Abira Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 42°46′N 141°49′E / 42.767°N 141.817°ECoordinates: 42°46′N 141°49′E / 42.767°N 141.817°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Iburi Subprefecture) |
| District | Yūfutsu (Iburi) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 237.13 km2 (91.56 sq mi) |
| Population (March 2008) | |
| • Total | 9,167 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Official website |
Abira (安平町 Abira-chō) is a town located in Yūfutsu (Iburi) District, Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Abira was founded on March 27, 2006 by the merger of the towns of Hayakita and Oiwake (both from Yūfutsu (Iburi) District).
As of March 2008, the town has an estimated population of 9,167 and a density of 39 persons per km². The total area is 237.13 km2 (92 sq mi).
External links
Media related to Abira, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Town of Abira (Japanese)