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is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The total area of the town is .

Geography

Nakatonbetsu is located in northeast Hokkaido in an inland area of the Soya region. It is located in a mountainous area and is surrounded by mountains on all sides. 80% of the town's area is forested.

  • Mountains: Mount Polonupuri (841m), Mt. Chikoma (529m), Mt. Panke (632m), Mt. Pinneshiri (704m)
  • Rivers: Tonbetsu River, Hiragauchi River, Hyochana River, Ama River, Icchannai River, Sasano River

Neighbouring municipalities

  • Hokkaido
  • Esashi
  • Hamatonbetsu
  • Horonobe
  • Nakagawa
  • Nakatonbetsu
  • Otoineppu

Climate

Nakatonbetsu has cold and temperate climate considered to be Dfb according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification. There is a considerable amount of rainfall even during months that typically experience dry weather. The average annual temperature in Nakatonbetsu is 5.3 °C. Each year, there is an approximate 1112 mm of precipitation. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 19.1 °C, and lowest in January, at around -7.9 °C.

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Nakatonbetsu is as shown below. The town is in a long period of sustained population loss.

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  • Official Website