Teshikaga, Hokkaido
| Teshikaga 弟子屈町 | |||
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| Town | |||
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Teshikaga town hall | |||
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 Location of Teshikaga in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) | |||
  Teshikaga Location in Japan | |||
| Coordinates: 43°29′N 144°28′E / 43.483°N 144.467°ECoordinates: 43°29′N 144°28′E / 43.483°N 144.467°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Hokkaido | ||
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) | ||
| District | Kawakami | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 774.53 km2 (299.05 sq mi) | ||
| Population (September 30, 2016) | |||
| • Total | 7,631 | ||
| • Density | 9.9/km2 (26/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| Website |
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Teshikaga (弟子屈町 Teshikaga-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, it has an estimated population of 7,631 and an area of 774.53 km².
Famous tourist attractions in the town include Lake Mashu (Ainu: Kamuy-to), Lake Kussharo (Ainu: Kuccharo) and Kawayu Onsen.
History
- 1923: Teshikaga Village is formed.
- 1947: Teshikaga Village becomes Techikaga Town.
Notable people from Teshikaga
- Kotogatake Koichi - sumo wrestler
Gallery
External links
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