Atsuma, Hokkaido
Atsuma
厚真町 | |
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Town | |
Location of Atsuma in Hokkaido (Iburi Subprefecture) | |
| Coordinates: 42°43′25″N 141°52′40″E / 42.72361°N 141.87778°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Iburi Subprefecture) |
| District | Yūfutsu |
| Area | |
• Total | 404.56 km2 (156.20 sq mi) |
| Population (March 31, 2017) | |
• Total | 4,659 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Website | www |
Atsuma (厚真町, Atsuma-chō) is a town located in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. In March 2017, the town had an estimated population of 4,659, and a density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is 404.56 km2. The annual town festival is in mid-July, and is called "Inaka Matsuri" or "Country Festival". It is a two-day affair that starts in the main section of town with a parade featuring the Atsuma Dance and continuing the next day with performances at the Atsuma Dam.
There is a surfing beach nearby where the annual "Hama Matsuri" or "Beach Festival" in early-August.