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Abashiri District, Hokkaido
Abashiri (網走郡; -gun) is a district located in Abashiri Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 38,013 and a density of 25.37 persons per km². The total area is 1,498.58 km².
Towns and villages
- Bihoro Town
- Higashimokoto Village
- Memanbetsu Town
- Tsubetsu Town
History
- 1869 11 provinces and 86 districts were established in Hokkaido. Abashiri District was placed in Kitami province
- July, 1881 Abashiri District (網尻郡) from Kushiro Province incorporated
- 1947 Abashiri Town split into Higashimokoto Village and Abashiri City; Abashiri City leaves the district
Last updated: 05-09-2005 18:28:29
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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