Tomakomai Explained

Tomakomai
Native Name Lang:ja
Settlement Type:City
Pushpin Map:Japan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Japan
Coordinates:42.6333°N 177°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Japan
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Hokkaido
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Hokkaido (Iburi Subprefecture)
Subdivision Type3:District
Established Title:First official recorded
Established Date:1799 AD
Established Title2:City settled
Established Date2:1 April 1948
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Hirofumi Iwakura
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:561.57
Population Total:167372
Population As Of:July 31, 2023
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:JST
Utc Offset1:+09:00
Blank Name Sec1:City hall address
Blank Info Sec1:4-5-6 Asahimachi, Tomakomai-shi, Hokkaido
053-8722
Blank Name Sec2:Climate
Blank Info Sec2:Dfb
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Flower:Tree flower: Hasukappu
Grass flower: Hanashōbu
Mascot:Toma Chop

is a city and port in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the largest city in the Iburi Subprefecture, and the fourth largest city in Hokkaido. As of 31 July 2023, it had an estimated population of 167,372, with 83,836 households, and a population density of 298 persons per km² (770 persons per mi²). The total area is 561.57km2.

The city is known for its high catch of Arctic surf clams.

History

The name of Tomakomai is derived from Ainu words "to" and "makomai", meaning "Marsh" and "River which goes into the depths of the mountain", respectively.[1] [2]

Geography

Mount Tarumae is located in the northwest of Tomakomai and belongs to Shikotsu-Tōya National Park.

Climate

Tomakomai has a humid continental climate typical of Hokkaido.

Transportation

Airport

Rail

Road

Seaport

Education

University

College

High schools

Public

Private

Sports

In 2014, Tomakomai hosted the World Broomball Championships.[3]

Sister cities and friendship city

Sister cities

Friendship city

Notable people from Tomakomai

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.city.tomakomai.hokkaido.jp/shisei/tomakomainitsuite/gaiyo/gaiyo.html The outline of Tomakomai
  2. http://www.city.tomakomai.hokkaido.jp/shisei/tomakomainitsuite/gaiyo/tomakomai-rekishi.html The history of Tomakomai
  3. Web site: 2014 – IFBA World Broomball Championship, Tomakomai, Japan (December Update) . IFBA . 14 December 2013 . 7 January 2014.
  4. http://www.city.tomakomai.hokkaido.jp/shisei/tomakomainitsuite/gaiyo/shimai_yuko.html Sister cities and friendship city of Tomakomai
  5. Web site: Mr. Kawabuchi died, 88 years old Tomakomai comes from the international hall of fame with ice hockey. https://web.archive.org/web/20140227064422/https://www.47news.jp/localnews/hokkaido/2014/01/post_20140120174653.html. dead. 2014-02-27. 2014-01-20. 47news. ja. 2019-03-05.
  6. Web site: Hisayoshi Sato. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417212015/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sa/hisayoshi-sato-1.html. dead. 17 April 2020. sports-reference.com. 19 April 2014.
  7. Web site: Yushiroh Hirano Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com . 2022-09-27 . www.hockeydb.com.