Teshio, Hokkaido
Teshio (天塩町, Teshio-chō) is a town located in Rumoi, Hokkaido, Japan.
Teshio
天塩町 | |
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Town | |
![]() Teshio town hall | |
![]() Flag ![]() Seal | |
![]() Location of Teshio in Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) | |
![]() ![]() Teshio Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 44°53′N 141°45′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Hokkaido |
Prefecture | Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) |
District | Teshio |
Area | |
• Total | 353.31 km2 (136.41 sq mi) |
Population (September 30, 2016) | |
• Total | 3,241 |
• Density | 9.2/km2 (24/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
Website | www |
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,241 and a density of 9.2 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]
![](../I/Teshio-coast-jun2006.jpg.webp)
A view of Teshio from the coast
References
- Russian presence in Niigata Archived 2005-03-07 at the Wayback Machine
External links
Media related to Teshio, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Website (in Japanese)
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