Betsukai, Hokkaidō

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The location of Betsukai in Nemuro Subprefecture.
The location of Betsukai in Nemuro Subprefecture.
Street sign in Betsukai
Street sign in Betsukai

Betsukai (別海町 Betsukai-chō?) is a town located in Notsuke District, Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō Prefecture. As of March 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 16,335 and an area of 1,320.15 km² (second largest in Hokkaido). The town is primarily agricultural, with numerous cow farms. It comprises a part of the agricultural region referred to as "Milk Land Hokkaido."

[edit] History

  • 1923 - 6 villages combine, forming the village of Betsukai
  • 1971 - Betsukai village becomes Betsukai town

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Coordinates: 43°24′N, 145°7′E

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