Bibai

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Bibai (美唄市, Bibai-shi) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of 2013, the city has an estimated population of 24,768 and the density of 89.2 persons per km2. The total area is 277.61 km2.

History

The name of "Bibai" is derived from Ainu word "pipa o i", meaning "Place (swamp) with many cockscomb pearl mussels".[1][2]

  • 1890 The village of Numakai was founded.
  • 1925 Numakai village became Numakai town.
  • 1926 Numakai was renamed Bibai.
  • 1950 Bibai town became Bibai city.
  • 1982 Bibai Dam was completed.

Geography

Ishikari River flows to west of Bibai. Bibai Dam was built on the Bibai River, a tributary of Ishikari River.

Lake Miyajima was registered as a wetland under the Ramsar Convention in 2002.[3]

Education

High schools

  • Hokkaido Bibai Shoei High School
  • Hokkaido Bibai Seika High School

School for special needs

  • Hokkaido Bibai School for Special Needs

Transportation

Rail

Hakodate Main Line Minami-Bibai Branch Line used to run from Bibai to Minami-Bibai.

Road

Straight line section of Route 12 is the longest in Japan.

References

  1. ^ Outline of Bibai
  2. ^ History of Bibai
  3. ^ Tourist spots and events of Bibai

External links


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