Kushiro, Hokkaido (town)
| Kushiro 釧路町 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | |||
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 Location of Kushiro in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) | |||
  Kushiro Location in Japan | |||
| Coordinates: 42°59′N 144°23′E / 42.98°N 144.38°ECoordinates: 42°59′N 144°23′E / 42.98°N 144.38°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Hokkaido | ||
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) | ||
| District | Kushiro | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 252.57 km2 (97.52 sq mi) | ||
| Population (April 30, 2017) | |||
| • Total | 19,941 | ||
| • Density | 79/km2 (200/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| Website |
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Kushiro (釧路町 Kushiro-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of April 30, 2017, it has an estimated population of 19,941,[1] 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.
References
- ↑ "Official website of Kushiro Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Kushiro Town. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
External links
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