Shibetsu, Hokkaido Explained
| Shibetsu |
| Native Name Lang: | ja |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Pushpin Map: | Japan |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Japan |
| Coordinates: | 43.55°N 196°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Japan |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Hokkaido |
| Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture |
| Subdivision Name2: | Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture) |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Makino Yuji |
| Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Km2: | 1119.29 |
| Population Total: | 19,794 |
| Population As Of: | September 2016 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone1: | JST |
| Utc Offset1: | +09:00 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | City hall address |
| Blank Info Sec1: | 4-1, Higashi Roku-jō, Shibetsu-shi, Hokkaidō
095-8686 |
| Module: | | Embedded: | yes | | Flower: | Cosmos and | | Mascot: | Sahocchi (さほっち), Mei-chan (メイちゃん), Mi-chan (みーちゃん) and Jumpun (ジャンプん) |
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is a city located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the city has an estimated population of 19,794 and the density of 18 persons per km2. The total area is 1119.29 km2.
On September 1, 2005, the town of Asahi was merged into Shibetsu.
History
- 1899: The last tondenhei village was founded in Shibetsu.
- 1902: Shibetsu village became a second class village.
- 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
Shibetsu 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".
Climate
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.
Culture
Mascots
Shibetsu's mascots are,, and .
- Sahocchi, whose real name is, is a cheerful and friendly ram. His birthday is July 1. On 24 August 2014, he married Mei-chan at Tsukumosuigo Park.[1]
- Mei-chan, whose real name is, is a shy yet kind, kind, cheerful and energetic ewe. Her birthday is May 5.[2]
- Mi-chan, whose real name is, is a lamb who is the daughter of Sahocchi and Mei-chan. She was born on 1 January 2015. Her checks are her mark point.[3]
- Janpun is a farmer boy from Asahi who loves to ski jump. He assists the Asahi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Club. Sahocchi, Mei-chan and Mi-chan depends on him for any advice.[4]
Education
High schools
- Hokkaido Shibetsu Shoun High School
- Hokkaido Shibetsu Higashi High School
Sister city and friendship city
Sister city
Friendship city
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: メイちゃん. Shibetsu.
- Web site: メイちゃん. Shibetsu.
- Web site: みーちゃん. Shibetsu.
- Web site: ジャンプん. Shibetsu.
