Teshio, Hokkaido
| Teshio 天塩町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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Teshio town hall | |
 Location of Teshio in Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) | |
  Teshio Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 44°53′N 141°45′E / 44.883°N 141.750°ECoordinates: 44°53′N 141°45′E / 44.883°N 141.750°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) |
| District | Teshio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 353.31 km2 (136.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 3,782 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (28/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website |
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Teshio (天塩町 Teshio-chō) is a town located in Teshio District, Rumoi, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,782 and a density of 11 persons per km². The total area is 353.31 km².
Homer, Alaska has been the sister city of Teshio since 1984 and Tomari, Russia since 1992.[1]
A view of Teshio from the coast
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External links
Media related to Teshio, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (Japanese)
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