Teshikaga, Hokkaido

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Teshikaga (弟子屈町, Teshikaga-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 6,955 and a density of 9.0 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 774.53 km2.

Teshikaga
弟子屈町
Town
Teshikaga town hall
Teshikaga town hall
Flag of Teshikaga
Official seal of Teshikaga
Location of Teshikaga in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
Location of Teshikaga in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
Teshikaga is located in Japan
Teshikaga
Teshikaga
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°29′N 144°28′E / 43.483°N 144.467°E / 43.483; 144.467
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
DistrictKawakami
Area
 • Total774.53 km2 (299.05 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2020)
 • Total6,955
 • Density9.0/km2 (23/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Postal code
088-3292
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.town.teshikaga.hokkaido.jp

Tourist attractions in the town include Lake Mashū (Ainu: Kamuy-to), Lake Kussharo (Ainu: Kutcar or Kutcaro) and Kawayu Onsen.

History

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  • 1923: Teshikaga Village is formed.
  • 1947: Teshikaga Village becomes Techikaga Town.

Climate

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Climate data for Teshikaga (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 6.2
(43.2)
7.6
(45.7)
16.4
(61.5)
27.5
(81.5)
35.7
(96.3)
33.7
(92.7)
34.4
(93.9)
34.4
(93.9)
31.3
(88.3)
24.7
(76.5)
19.1
(66.4)
12.9
(55.2)
35.7
(96.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −3.1
(26.4)
−2.7
(27.1)
1.4
(34.5)
8.2
(46.8)
14.6
(58.3)
17.8
(64.0)
21.2
(70.2)
22.4
(72.3)
19.6
(67.3)
14.1
(57.4)
6.9
(44.4)
−0.2
(31.6)
10.0
(50.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) −7.2
(19.0)
−7.1
(19.2)
−2.9
(26.8)
2.8
(37.0)
8.5
(47.3)
12.5
(54.5)
16.4
(61.5)
17.9
(64.2)
14.9
(58.8)
8.9
(48.0)
2.1
(35.8)
−4.5
(23.9)
5.2
(41.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −12.6
(9.3)
−12.7
(9.1)
−8.0
(17.6)
−2.2
(28.0)
3.1
(37.6)
8.1
(46.6)
12.7
(54.9)
14.3
(57.7)
10.6
(51.1)
3.4
(38.1)
−3.2
(26.2)
−9.9
(14.2)
0.3
(32.5)
Record low °C (°F) −23.1
(−9.6)
−26.7
(−16.1)
−21.1
(−6.0)
−14.7
(5.5)
−5.3
(22.5)
−0.9
(30.4)
2.0
(35.6)
5.6
(42.1)
−1.0
(30.2)
−8.0
(17.6)
−16.3
(2.7)
−21.4
(−6.5)
−26.7
(−16.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 50.6
(1.99)
43.4
(1.71)
64.5
(2.54)
82.3
(3.24)
99.9
(3.93)
80.2
(3.16)
106.2
(4.18)
154.3
(6.07)
154.1
(6.07)
119.2
(4.69)
71.6
(2.82)
66.0
(2.60)
1,092.3
(43.00)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 9.4 7.7 9.6 10.6 10.4 9.4 11.1 11.9 12.1 10.1 9.3 9.6 121.2
Mean monthly sunshine hours 134.2 139.7 163.6 157.7 162.7 133.2 108.4 115.6 131.3 150.7 134.4 132.9 1,664.4
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[2][3]

Notable people from Teshikaga

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References

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  1. ^ "Teshikaga (Hokkaidō , Japan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. ^ 観測史上1~10位の値(年間を通じての値). JMA. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  3. ^ 気象庁 / 平年値(年・月ごとの値). JMA. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
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