Shikabe, Hokkaido
| Shikabe 鹿部町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Japanese transcription(s) | |
| • Hepburn romanization | Shikabe-chō |
 The location of Shikabe in Oshima Subprefecture. | |
  Shikabe The location of Shikabe in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 42°2′N 140°49′E / 42.033°N 140.817°ECoordinates: 42°2′N 140°49′E / 42.033°N 140.817°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido |
| Subprefecture | Oshima Subprefecture |
| District | Kayabe |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (町長 chōchō) | Shigeru Kawamura (茂 川村) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 110.61 km2 (42.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2009-03-31) | |
| • Total | 4,674 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Post code | 041-1498 |
| Area code(s) | 01343 |
| Official Tree | Japanese Rowan |
| Official Flower | Rhododendron |
| Government Office Address | Aza Miyahama 299, Shikabe-chō, Kayabe-gun, Hokkaidō 041-1498 |
| Government Office Telephone | 01372-7-2111 |
| Community Identification Number | 01343-9 |
| Website | http://www.town.shikabe.lg.jp |
Shikabe (鹿部町 Shikabe-chō) is a town located in Kayabe District, Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
The town has a total area of 110.61 square kilometres (42.71 sq mi).
Geography
Shikabe is located in northeast of Oshima Peninsula. There is Hokkaido Koma-ga-take on northwest of the town.
The name of "Shikabe" is derived from Ainu word "sikerpe", meaning "Place with Phellodendron amurense".
Neighboring municipalities
Demographics
On March 1, 2009, the town had an estimated population of 4,674 and a density of 42.3 persons per km².
On March 1, 2008, the town had an estimated population of 4,755 and a density of 43 persons per km².
History
- 1906 Shikabe became a Second Class village.
- 1945 Hakodate Main Line Sawara Branch Line and Shikabe Station were opened.
- 1983 Shikabe village became Shikabe town.
Education
- Shikabe Junior High School
- Shikabe Elementary School
External links
Media related to Shikabe, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese)
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