Toyohira-ku, Sapporo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Toyohira-ku is one of the ten administrative wards of Sapporo, Hokkaido, established during the 1972 Winter Olympics. The name originates from the Ainu language, meaning 'crumbled cliff'. It hosts significant sports venues, including the Sapporo Dome, and several academic institutions.
Statistics
Area
46.23 km²
Population
223,562