Teshikaga, Hokkaido

Teshikaga (弟子屈町, Teshikaga-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. In September 2016, it had an estimated population of 7,631 and an area of 774.53 km².

Teshikaga

弟子屈町
Town
Teshikaga town hall
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Location of Teshikaga in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
Teshikaga
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°29′N 144°28′E
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
DistrictKawakami
Area
  Total774.53 km2 (299.05 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
  Total7,631
  Density9.9/km2 (26/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.teshikaga.hokkaido.jp

Tourist attractions in the town include Lake Mashū (Ainu: Kamuy-to), Lake Kussharo (Ainu: Kuccharo) and Kawayu Onsen.

History

  • 1923: Teshikaga Village is formed.
  • 1947: Teshikaga Village becomes Techikaga Town.

Notable people from Teshikaga

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