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Tokoro District, Hokkaido
Tokoro (常呂郡; -gun) is a district located in Abashiri Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 35,281 and a density of 16.56 persons per km². The total area is 2,129.90 km². In 1869, when Hokkaido was divided into provinces and districts, Tokoro was placed in Kitami Province.
Towns and villages
History
- June 10, 1942 Notsukeushi Town becomes a City with the new name of Kitami, separating it from the district.
- November 15, 1950 Part of Shimoyuubetsu? Village incorporated into Saroma Village (now Town)
- September 30, 1956 Aiuchi? Village incorporated into Kitami, leaving the district
Last updated: 05-09-2005 14:03:44
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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