Kamikawa (Tokachi) District, Hokkaido Explained

is a district located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 18,064 and a density of 12.32 persons per km². The total area is 1,465.97 km².^[1]

Towns

• Shimizu
• Shintoku

History

• 1869 – Upon the establishment of provinces and districts in Hokkaido, Kamikawa District established in Tokachi Province.
• September, 1920 – Borders of Memuro Town in Kasai District modified, part of it incorporated into Shimizu Town
• September 30, 1951 – Shimizu Town incorporates Mikage Village (御影村) in Kasai District

Notes and References

1. http://web-japan.org/region/pref/kamikawa.html Regions & Cities: Kamikawa