Chippubetsu, Hokkaido
Town in Hokkaido, Japan
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Chippubetsu (秩父別町, Chippubetsu-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Chippubetsu
秩父別町 | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Chippubetsu town hall | |
 Flag  Emblem | |
 Location of Chippubetsu in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) | |
  Chippubetsu Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 43°46′N 141°57′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) |
| District | Uryū |
| Area | |
• Total | 47.26 km2 (18.25 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2020) | |
• Total | 2,329 |
| • Density | 49.28/km2 (127.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
Demographics
Per Japanese census data,[1] the population of Chippubetsu has declined by roughly 50 percent over the past half-century.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,036 | — |
| 1980 | 4,193 | −16.7% |
| 1990 | 3,735 | −10.9% |
| 2000 | 3,268 | −12.5% |
| 2010 | 2,730 | −16.5% |
| 2020 | 2,329 | −14.7% |
Culture
Mascot
Chippubetsu's mascot is Chibel-kun (チーベルくん, Chīberu-kun). He is a scarecrow with a cape. He usually attends not only events held in Chippubetsu but events outside of the town. His hat can tell time.[2]
