Shibetsu, Hokkaido
Shibetsu (士別市, Shibetsu-shi, Ainu: シペㇳ Sipet) is a city located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Shibetsu 士別市 | |
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 Shibetsu city hall | |
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 Location of Shibetsu in Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture) | |
  Shibetsu Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 43°33′N 141°55′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Makino Yuji |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,119.29 km2 (432.16 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2016) | |
| • Total | 19,794 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Japanese Rowan and Ezo Spruce |
| • Flower | Cosmos and Ezo murasaki-tsutsuji (Rhododendron dauricum) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| City hall address | 4-1, Higashi Roku-jō, Shibetsu-shi, Hokkaidō 095-8686 |
| Website | www |
As of September 2016, the city has an estimated population of 19,794 and the density of 18 persons per km². The total area is 1119.29 km².
On September 1, 2005, the town of Asahi was merged into Shibetsu.
History
- 1902: Shibetsu village was founded.
- 1915: The village became Shibetsu town.
- 1954: Shibetsu town, Kamishibetsu village, Tayoro village, and Onneppu village were merged to form Shibetsu city.
- 2005: Asahi town was merged into Shibetsu city.
Geography
Shibetsu is located N of Asahikawa and NNE of Sapporo. It is situated by the Shibetsu River in the north and its valley. The name comes from the Ainu word for "great river".
Transportation
Rail
Road
Shibetsu is accessed by the Hokkaidō Expressway. The Shibetsu-Kenbuchi Interchange opened on October 4, 2003, connecting the expressway with Route 40. The bypass is not yet planned.
Education
High schools
- Hokkaido Shibetsu Shoun High School
- Hokkaido Shibetsu Higashi High School
Sister city and friendship city
Sister city
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Friendship city
External links
- Official Website (in Japanese)
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