Bibai, Hokkaidō
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Bibai 美唄市 |
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 Location of Bibai in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) |
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| Coordinates: 43°20′N 141°51′E / 43.333°N 141.850°ECoordinates: 43°20′N 141°51′E / 43.333°N 141.850°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Hokkaido | |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mikio Takahashi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 277.61 km2 (107.19 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 31, 2013) | ||
| • Total | 24,768 | |
| • Density | 89.2/km2 (231/sq mi) | |
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| • Tree | Poplar | |
| • Flower | Azalea | |
| • Bird | Greater white-fronted goose | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address | 1-1, Minami Itchōme, Nishi San-jō, Bibai-shi, Hokkaidō 072-8660 |
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| Website | www |
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Bibai (美唄市 Bibai-shi?) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2013, the city has an estimated population of 24,768 and the density of 89.2 persons per km2. The total area is 277.61 km2.
The name of "Bibai" is derived from Ainu word "pipa o i", meaning "Place (swamp) with many cockscomb pearl mussels".
Ishikari River flows to west of Bibai. Bibai Dam was built on the Bibai River, a tributary of Ishikari River.
Lake Miyajima was registered as a wetland under the Ramsar Convention in 2002.
Hakodate Main Line Minami-Bibai Branch Line used to run from Bibai to Minami-Bibai.
Straight line section of Route 12 is the longest in Japan.
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