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Teshikaga (弟子屈町, Teshikaga-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 6,955 and a density of 9.0 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 774.53 km2.
Teshikaga
弟子屈町 | |
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Town | |
![]() Teshikaga town hall | |
![]() Location of Teshikaga in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) | |
Coordinates: 43°29′N 144°28′E / 43.483°N 144.467°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Hokkaido |
Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) |
District | Kawakami |
Area | |
• Total | 774.53 km2 (299.05 sq mi) |
Population (October 1, 2020) | |
• Total | 6,955 |
• Density | 9.0/km2 (23/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
Postal code | 088-3292 |
Climate | Dfb |
Website | www |
Tourist attractions in the town include Lake Mashū (Ainu: Kamuy-to), Lake Kussharo (Ainu: Kutcar or Kutcaro) and Kawayu Onsen.
History
edit- 1923: Teshikaga Village is formed.
- 1947: Teshikaga Village becomes Techikaga Town.
Climate
editClimate data for Teshikaga (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present) |
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Notable people from Teshikaga
edit- Kotogatake Koichi - sumo wrestler
- Taiho Koki - sumo wrestler (born on Sakhalin but moved to Teshikaga aged 5)
Gallery
editReferences
edit- ^ "Teshikaga (Hokkaidō , Japan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ 観測史上1~10位の値(年間を通じての値). JMA. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ 気象庁 / 平年値(年・月ごとの値). JMA. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
External links
edit- Media related to Teshikaga, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Website (in Japanese)