Shinshinotsu, Hokkaido
| Shinshinotsu 新篠津村 | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Location of Shinshinotsu in Hokkaido (Ishikari Subprefecture) | |
  Shinshinotsu Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 43°13′N 141°39′E / 43.217°N 141.650°ECoordinates: 43°13′N 141°39′E / 43.217°N 141.650°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Ishikari Subprefecture) |
| District | Ishikari |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kiichi Higashide |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78.24 km2 (30.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 3,770 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Sorbus commixta[1] |
| • Flower | Iris ensata |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City hall address |
13 Daiyonjusitisenkita, Shinshinotsu, Hokkaido 068-1192 |
| Website |
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Shinshinotsu (新篠津村 Shinshinotsu-mura) is a village located in Ishikari District, Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2008, the village has an estimated population of 3,770. The total area is 78.24 km².
Geography
Shinshinotsu is the smallest and the only village in Ishikari Subprefecture. Ishikari River flows the east of the village.
Neighbouring multiples
- Ishikari Subprefecture
- Sorachi Subprefecture
History
- 1895 Shinshinotsu village split off from Shinotsu village (now a part of Ebetsu).
- 1915 Shinshinotsu village became Second Class village.[2]
Friendship city
References
External links
Media related to Shinshinotsu, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons- Shinshinotsu official website (Japanese)
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