was a

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located in Shizunai District,

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Population

As of 2004, the town had an estimated

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of 22,581 and a

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of 28.17 persons per km². The total area was 801.51 km².

History

On March 31, 2006, Shizunai was merged with the town of Mitsuishi (from Mitsuishi District) to create the new town of Shinhidaka (in the newly created

Hidaka District There are 2 districts in Japan with the same name. * Hidaka District, Wakayama * Hidaka District, Hokkaido {{disambig ...

). Shizunai was the most populous town and was the economic center of

Attractions

Nijikken-dōro (二十間道路, lit. road 36 meter in width), the avenue of cherry blossoms, was a major tourist attraction of the town.

Climate

References

External links

Shinhidaka official website
Dissolved municipalities of Hokkaido Shinhidaka, Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub