Memanbetsu, Hokkaidō
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Memanbetsu (女満別町 Memanbetsu-chō) was a town located in Abashiri District, Hokkaidō, Japan.
As of 2004, the town had an estimated population of 5,925 and a population density of 37.26 persons per km². The total area was 159.02 km².
On March 31, 2006 Memanbetsu merged with the village of Higashimokoto, from Abashiri District, to form the new town of Ōzora.
[edit] Transportation
In the area of the former town, Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) operates two stations along the Sekihoku Line:
Both are named after the former town.
Memanbetsu Airport is named after the former town.
[edit] History
- 1890 In order to get lumber for making matchsticks, lumber camps were established
- 1898 Agriculture begins, starting full-scale settlement
- 1912 Railroad constructed between Kitami and Abashiri, Memanbetsu station constructed, after this, large numbers of settlers began arriving, a small village began to develop
- April, 1921 Memanbetsu Village founded, split from Abashiri City
- April, 1951 Memanbetsu becomes a Town.
- On March 31, 2006 Memanbetsu was merged with the village of Higashimokoto, from Abashiri District, to form the new town of Ōzora.
[edit] External links
- Internet Archive of Memanbetsu's website (Japanese)
