Kitami
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Kitami is a city located in the Okhotsk Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan, serving as a commercial hub. The city's name originates from a suggestion by explorer Matsuura Takeshirō during the Meiji era, referencing the view from the Kitami Mountains. It was formed in 2006 through the merger of Kitami, Tanno, Tokoro, and Rubeshibe towns.
Statistics
Area
1,427.41 km²
Population
112,185