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Chippubetsu, Hokkaido

Coordinates: 43°46′N 141°57′E / 43.767°N 141.950°E / 43.767; 141.950
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Chippubetsu
秩父別町
Town
Chippubetsu town hall
Chippubetsu town hall
Flag of Chippubetsu
Official seal of Chippubetsu
Location of Chippubetsu in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Location of Chippubetsu in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Chippubetsu is located in Japan
Chippubetsu
Chippubetsu
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°46′N 141°57′E / 43.767°N 141.950°E / 43.767; 141.950
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
DistrictUryū
Area
 • Total
47.26 km2 (18.25 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2020)
 • Total
2,329
 • Density49/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.chippubetsu.hokkaido.jp

Chippubetsu (秩父別町, Chippubetsu-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Demographics

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Per Japanese census data,[1] the population of Chippubetsu has declined by roughly 50 percent over the past half-century.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
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

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Mascot

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Chibel-kun, the town's 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]

References

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  1. ^ "Chippubetsu (Hokkaidō , Japan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  2. ^ "チーベルくんのプロフィール(秩父別町)". Kawaii Hokkaido.
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