KUSHIRO, HOKKAIDō

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The location of Kushiro in Kushiro Subprefecture.

is a city located in Kushiro, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is the capital city of Kushiro Subprefecture.
In 2003 the city had an estimated population of 187,556 and a total area of 221.61 km², giving a population density of 846.33 persons per km².
Kushiro was accorded city status on 1 August 1922.
It is the sister city of Burnaby, British Columbia

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History



1869 Kusuri becomes Kushiro.

1900 Kushiro becomes a First Class Municipality Kushiro Town

1920 Kushiro Town becomes Kushiro-''ku''. Kushiro Village (now Town) splits off

1922 Kushiro-''ku'' becomes Kushiro City

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Official website

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