Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido
| Kitahiroshima 北広島市 | ||
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 Location of Kitahiroshima in Hokkaido (Ishikari Subprefecture) | ||
  Kitahiroshima Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 42°59′N 141°34′E / 42.983°N 141.567°ECoordinates: 42°59′N 141°34′E / 42.983°N 141.567°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Hokkaido | |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Ishikari Subprefecture) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Masami Ueno | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 118.54 km2 (45.77 sq mi) | |
| Population (June 2008) | ||
| • Total | 60,977 | |
| • Density | 514/km2 (1,330/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Maple | |
| • Flower | Azalea | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address |
4-2-1, Chūō, Kitahiroshima-shi, Hokkaidō 061-1192 | |
| Website |
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Kitahiroshima (北広島市 Kitahiroshima-shi) is a city located in Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan. "Kita" is the Japanese word for "north", so the town's name, Kitahiroshima-shi, is translated as "North-Hiroshima city" or "city of North-Hiroshima".
In 2004, the population reached over 60,000 and as of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 60,977 and the density of 514 persons per km². The total area is 118.54 square kilometres (45.77 sq mi).
History
On September 1, 1996, Hiroshima town was reorganized to promote city status, but Hiroshima city already existed, on the west of Honshu island. Therefore, Hiroshima was renamed to Kitahiroshima on that day.
- 1884 25 families, 107 people migrated from Hiroshima.[1]
- 1894 Hiroshima village was founded.
- 1968 Hiroshima village became Hiroshima town.
- 1996 Hiroshima town became Hiroshima city and was renamed Kitahiroshima.
Education
Universities
private
High schools
Public
- Hokkaido Kitahiroshima High School
- Hokkaido Kitahiroshima Nishi High School
Private
- Sapporo Nihon University High School
Transportation
Rail
Road
It is accessed by routes 36, 274 and the expressway interchange in the west. In 1981, the bypass of route 274 was opened and the bypass of route 36 was opened in 1986. The urban sprawl of the Sapporo area in the western part of the city is bypassed.
Twinnings
References
External links
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- (Japanese) Official website
- (English) English website
