Tsukigata, Hokkaido

Tsukigata
月形町
Town

Location of Tsukigata in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Tsukigata

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 43°20′N 141°40′E / 43.333°N 141.667°E / 43.333; 141.667Coordinates: 43°20′N 141°40′E / 43.333°N 141.667°E / 43.333; 141.667
Country Japan
Region Hokkaido
Prefecture Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
District Kabato
Area
  Total 151.05 km2 (58.32 sq mi)
Population (2008)
  Total 3,990
  Density 26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.town.tsukigata.hokkaido.jp

Tsukigata (月形町 Tsukigata-chō) is a town located in Kabato District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,990. The total area is 151.05 km².

History

The town's name originates from the first warden of Kabato Prison, located in Tsukigata, Kiyoshi Tsukigata.

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Culture

Sightseeing


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