Takasu

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Takasu

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Takasu is a town located in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan, with a name derived from the Ainu language meaning hawk's nest. The town is characterized by a grid-pattern road system and experiences heavy snowfall during winter. It was elevated to town status in 1969.

Statistics

Area

139.42 km²

Population

6,771

Location