Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido
| Shosanbetsu 初山別村 | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Location of Shosanbetsu in Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) | |
  Shosanbetsu Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 44°32′N 141°46′E / 44.533°N 141.767°ECoordinates: 44°32′N 141°46′E / 44.533°N 141.767°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) |
| District | Tomamae |
| Area | |
| • Total | 280.04 km2 (108.12 sq mi) |
| Population (April 2010) | |
| • Total | 1,439 |
| • Density | 5.1/km2 (13/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website |
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Shosanbetsu (初山別村 Shosanbetsu-mura) is a village located in Tomamae District, Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of April 2010, the village has an estimated population of 1,439 and a density of 5.14 persons per km². The total area is 280.04 km². Shosanbetsu has a planetarium-cum-astronomical observatory which is a popular entertainment in this region.
External links
Media related to Shosanbetsu, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons- Shosanbetsu official website (Japanese)
- Astronomical Observatory in Shosanbetsu village (Japanese)
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