Shibetsu, Hokkaido

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This article is about the city in Kamikawa Subprefecture. For the town in Nemuro Subprefecture, see Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro).
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Shibetsu (士別市, Shibetsu-shi, Ainu: シペㇳ Sipet) is a city located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 22,859 and the density of 20.4 persons per km². The total area is 1119.29 km².

On September 1, 2005, the town of Asahi (from Kamikawa (Teshio) District) was merged into Shibetsu.

History

  • 1902 Shibetsu village was founded.
  • 1915 The village became Shibetsu town.
  • 1954 Shibetsu town, Kamishibetsu village, Tayoro village, and Onneppu village were merged to form Shibetsu city.
  • 2005 Asahi town was merged into Shibetsu city.

Geography

Monbetsu is located N of Asahikawa and NNE of Sapporo. It is situated by the Shibetsu River in the north and its valley. The name comes from the Ainu word for "great river".

Transportation

Rail

Road

Shibetsu is accessed by the Hokkaidō Expressway. The Shibetsu-Kenbuchi Interchange opened on October 4, 2003, connecting the expressway with Route 40. The bypass is not yet planned.

Education

High schools

  • Hokkaido Shibetsu Shoun High School
  • Hokkaido Shibetsu Higashi High School

Sister city and friendship city

Sister city

Friendship city

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