Shiriuchi, Hokkaido

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Country Japan Subprefecture Oshima Subprefecture Post code 049-1103 Population 4,620 (30 Sep 2016)		Prefecture Hokkaido District Kamiiso Area 196.7 km² Local time Sunday 5:37 AM

Named for Chiri Ochi A place with birds (Ainu language) Weather -1°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 94% Humidity Points of interest Shiriuchicho Kyodo Museum, Kobi Hot Spring, Mt. Nanatsudake

Shiriuchi (知内町, Shiriuchi-chō) is a town located in Kamiiso District, Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Map of Shiriuchi, Kamiiso District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan

As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,620 and a density of 23 persons per km². The total area is 196.66 km².

Shiriuchi is located on the southwest of the Oshima Peninsula and faces Tsugaru Strait. Shiriuchi River flows through the town.

1906 Shiriuchi village was founded.

1967 Shiriuchi village became Shiriuchi town.

Kaikyō Line runs through the town, and the entrance of the Seikan Tunnel is in Yunosato. There used to be Shiriuchi Station, but it closed in March 2014.

High school

Hokkaido Shiriuchi High School (town)

Imabetsu, Aomori (since 1990)

Saburō Kitajima, enka singer, lyricist and composer

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