Rikubetsu, Hokkaido
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Rikubetsu is a town in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan, known for its cold climate. The town is bisected by the Tobetsu River, creating distinct topographical zones for dairy farming and plateau landscapes. Established in 1923 and renamed Rikubetsu in 1949, it gained town status in 1953.
Statistics
Area
608.90 km²
Population
2,044