Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)

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Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)

Name

Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Shibetsu is a coastal town located in the Nemuro Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. It faces the Sea of Okhotsk and is geographically backed by the mountains of the Shiretoko Peninsula. The town is known for its natural environment and the Japanese rowan as its official tree symbol.

Statistics

Area

624.69 km²

Population

5,123

Location