Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Atsuma has declined over the past half-century.

History

In the middle of the 12th century, Northern Fujiwara supposedly had its trading post in Atsuma.

On 6 September 2018, Atsuma was the town hardest hit by the 2018 Hokkaido Eastern Iburi earthquake. It caused landslides that killed several of the town's residents when their homes were buried. A revitalization effort organized by the town since 2018 has attracted new residents, leading to an increase of the town's population.

Education

Atsuma currently has a high school, called the Hokkaido Atsuma High School (北海道厚真高等学校, Hokkaidō Atsuma Kōtōgakkō). The town also has two junior high schools and two elementary schools.

Transportation

Railway

  • JR Hokkaido
  • Hidaka Main Line: Hama-Atsuma

Highways

  • Hidaka Expressway

Seaport

  • Tomakomai East Port Shubun Ferry terminal (A Shin Nihonkai Ferry operates two ferries daily)

References

  • Official Website