Minami-ku, Sapporo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Minami-ku is the largest of the ten wards that constitute the city of Sapporo in Hokkaido. It encompasses a vast area of mountainous wilderness including the Jozankei hot spring resort. The ward serves as a major gateway to the Shikotsu-Toya National Park.
Statistics
Area
657.48 km²
Population
135,752