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  Wakkanai
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| Coordinates: 45°25′N 141°40′E / 45.417°N 141.667°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Hokkaidō | ||
| Prefecture | Hokkaidō | ||
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| - Total | 760.80 km2 (293.7 sq mi) | ||
| Population (December 31, 2007) |
40,629 | ||
| - Density | 53.63/km2 (138.9/sq mi) | ||
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| - Tree | Sakura, Rowan | ||
| - Flower | Rosa rugosa | ||
| Website | City of Wakkanai | ||
| Phone number | 0162-23-6161 | ||
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3-13-15 Chūō, Wakkanai-shi, Hokkaidō |
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Wakkanai (稚内市 Wakkanai-shi, Ainu: Yam Wakka Nay) is a city located in Sōya, Hokkaidō. It is the capital of Sōya Subprefecture and the northernmost city in Japan. It contains Japan's northernmost point, Cape Soya, from which the Russian island of Sakhalin can be seen.
As of December 31, 2007, the city has an estimated population of 40,629 and the density of 53.63 persons per km². The total area is 760.80km².
The city was founded on April 1, 1949.
Wakkanai Airport is located in Wakkanai.
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Geography
The average yearly temperature in Wakkanai is seven degrees Celsius. Cape Soya is located here.
- Rivers: Koetoi River
- Lakes: Ōnuma
Surrounding municipalities
Tourist Attraction
Daisuke Matsuzaka Museum is located in Wakkanai.[1]
Sister cities
Japan
Outside Japan
Sister port
Outside Japan
Gallery
 City viewed from a hill |
 Night view |
 Hyōsetsu no mon, or the "Gateway to Snow and Ice" |
 Sunset of Cape Soya |
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Wakkanai, Hokkaido |
- Wakkanai travel guide from Wikitravel
- Trans-Siberian to Wakkanai itinerary from Wikitravel
- (Japanese) Official homepage
- (English) 6986th RSM
- (English) Wakkanai Air Station
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