Wassamu
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Wassamu is a town in Hokkaido, Japan, known for its pumpkin and cabbage crops. Originally inhabited by the Ainu people, its name derives from their word for 'next to the elm tree'. It gained town status in 1952 after being established as a village in 1915.
Statistics
Area
225.11 km²
Population
2,804