Tsubetsu, Hokkaidō

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The location of Tsubetsu in Abashiri Subprefecture.
The location of Tsubetsu in Abashiri Subprefecture.

Tsubetsu (津別町 Tsubetsu-chō?) is a town located in Abashiri District, Abashiri Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.

As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 6,102 and a density of 9.29 persons per km². The total area is 716.60 km².

[edit] History

  • 1919 Tsubetsu Village founded, split from Bihoro Village (now Town)
  • 1921 Part of Bihoro Village incorporated
  • 1946 Tsubetsu Village becomes Tsubetsu Town.

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Coordinates: 43°42′N, 144°2′E

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