Teshikaga, Hokkaido

Teshikaga
弟子屈町
Town
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°E / 43.483; 144.467Coordinates: 43°29′N 144°28′E / 43.483°N 144.467°E / 43.483; 144.467
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 UTC+9 (JST)
Website www.town.teshikaga.hokkaido.jp

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

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