is a town located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,925, and a density of 24 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 162.55&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

Geography

Otobe is located on the western of the Oshima Peninsula and faces the Sea of Japan.

The name came from Ainu word that means "The river with a marsh in its estuary". This river is Hime River, which flows through the town.

Neighboring towns

  • Hiyama Subprefecture
  • Assabu
  • Esashi
  • Oshima Subprefecture
  • Yakumo

History

  • 1902: Otobe became a Second Class Village.
  • 1965: Otobe Village became Otobe Town.

Education

  • Junior high school
  • Otobe Junior High School
  • Elementary schools
  • Meiwa Elementary School
  • Otobe Elementary School
  • Sakaehama Elementary School

References

  • Official Website