Teshikaga, Hokkaido
Teshikaga (弟子屈町, Teshikaga-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. In September 2016, it had an estimated population of 7,631 and an area of 774.53 km².
Teshikaga 弟子屈町 | |
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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 | |
| 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 |
Tourist attractions in the town include Lake Mashū (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
- Official Website (in Japanese)
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