Ashibetsu, Hokkaido

Ashibetsu
芦別市
City

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Location of Ashibetsu in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Ashibetsu

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 43°31′N 142°11′E / 43.517°N 142.183°E / 43.517; 142.183Coordinates: 43°31′N 142°11′E / 43.517°N 142.183°E / 43.517; 142.183
Country Japan
Region Hokkaido
Prefecture Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Government
  Mayor Hiromu konno
Area
  Total 865.02 km2 (333.99 sq mi)
Population (June 30, 2008)
  Total 17,984
  Density 20.8/km2 (54/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Mizunara (Quercus crispula)
  Flower Lily
  Bird Great tit
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address 1-3 Kita-ichijō Higashi, Ashibetsu-shi, Hokkaidō
075-8711
Website www.city.ashibetsu.hokkaido.jp
Five-storied pagoda in Ashibetu

Ashibetsu (芦別市 Ashibetsu-shi) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 17,984 and a density of 20.8 persons per km2. The total area is 865.02 km2.

History

The city was once a prosperous coal mining city, its population exceeding 70,000 at its peak, but its population has fallen since the closing of the coal mines.[1]

Geography

Ashibetsu is located in the northern part of Yūbari Mountains. Mount Ashibetsu is located on south of the city.

Name

There are two theories about the origin of "Ashibetu". In both theories the river means Ashibetsu River, which flows through in the city.[1]

Education

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Transportation

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External links

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