Tomamae, Hokkaidō
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Tomamae 苫前町 |
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Sunset over Tomamae
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 Location of Tomamae in Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) |
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 Tomamae
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| Coordinates: 44°18′N 141°39′E / 44.300°N 141.650°ECoordinates: 44°18′N 141°39′E / 44.300°N 141.650°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Hokkaido | ||
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) | ||
| District | Tomamae | ||
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| • Total | 454.50 km2 (175.48 sq mi) | ||
| Population (September 30, 2016) | |||
| • Total | 3,261 | ||
| • Density | 7.2/km2 (19/sq mi) | ||
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| • Tree | Sorbus commixta | ||
| • Flower | Corydalis ambigua | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| Website | www |
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Tomamae (苫前町 Tomamae-chō?) is a town located in Tomamae District, Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is typical of the small coastal towns that line the western coast of Hokkaido.
As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,261 and a density of 7.2 persons per km². The total area is 454.50 km².
Tomamae is famous for its windmills which dot the countryside. It is also famous for its brown bear. In 1915 a huge bear attacked the village and killed 7 people. The Bear Museum, just off route 232 has many interesting exhibits and a 40-minute film reconstructing the attack.
The town festival is at the beginning of July and at the end of February they have a kite competition and festival (though it is usually very cold.)
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