Chippubetsu, Hokkaido
Chippubetsu (秩父別町, Chippubetsu-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Chippubetsu
秩父別町 | |
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Town | |
Chippubetsu town hall | |
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Flag Emblem | |
Location of Chippubetsu in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) | |
Chippubetsu Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 43°46′N 141°57′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) |
| District | Uryū |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.26 km2 (18.25 sq mi) |
| Population (September 30, 2016) | |
| • Total | 2,463 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,463. The total area is 47.26 km2.
Culture
Mascot
Chippubetsu's mascot is Chibel-kun (チーベルくん, Chīberu-kun). He is a scarecrow with a cape. He usually attends not only events held in Chippubetsu but events outside of the town. His hat can tell time.[1]
References
- "チーベルくんのプロフィール（秩父別町）". Kawaii Hokkaido.
External links
- Media related to Chippubetsu, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Website (in Japanese)
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