Bibai, Hokkaido
| Bibai 美唄市 | ||
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| City | ||
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 Location of Bibai in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) | ||
  Bibai Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 43°20′N 141°51′E / 43.333°N 141.850°ECoordinates: 43°20′N 141°51′E / 43.333°N 141.850°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Hokkaido | |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mikio Takahashi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 277.61 km2 (107.19 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 31, 2013) | ||
| • Total | 24,768 | |
| • Density | 89.2/km2 (231/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Poplar | |
| • Flower | Azalea | |
| • Bird | Greater white-fronted goose | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address |
1-1, Minami Itchōme, Nishi San-jō, Bibai-shi, Hokkaidō 072-8660 | |
| Website |
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Bibai (美唄市 Bibai-shi) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2013, the city has an estimated population of 24,768 and the density of 89.2 persons per km2. The total area is 277.61 km2.
History
The name of "Bibai" is derived from Ainu word "pipa o i", meaning "Place (swamp) with many cockscomb pearl mussels".[1][2]
- 1890 The village of Numakai was founded.
- 1925 Numakai village became Numakai town.
- 1926 Numakai was renamed Bibai.
- 1950 Bibai town became Bibai city.
- 1982 Bibai Dam was completed.
Geography
Ishikari River flows to west of Bibai. Bibai Dam was built on the Bibai River, a tributary of Ishikari River.
Lake Miyajima was registered as a wetland under the Ramsar Convention in 2002.[3]
Education
High schools
- Hokkaido Bibai Shoei High School
- Hokkaido Bibai Seika High School
School for special needs
- Hokkaido Bibai School for Special Needs
Transportation
Rail
Hakodate Main Line Minami-Bibai Branch Line used to run from Bibai to Minami-Bibai.
- Hakodate Main Line : Minenobu - Kōshunai - Bibai - Chashinai
Road
Straight line section of Route 12 is the longest in Japan.
References
External links
- (Japanese) Official website
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