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*[[November 15]], [[1950]] Part of Shimoyuubetsu [[Villages of Japan|Village]] incorporated into Saroma Village (now Town) |
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*[[September 30]], [[1956]] Aiuchi Village incorporated into Kitami, leaving the district. |
*[[September 30]], [[1956]] Aiuchi Village incorporated into Kitami, leaving the district. |
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*On March 5, [[2006]], the towns of [[Tanno, |
*On March 5, [[2006]], the towns of [[Tanno, Hokkaidō|Tanno]], [[Rubeshibe, Hokkaidō|Rubeshibe]] and [[Tokoro, Hokkaidō|Tokoro]] [[Merger and dissolution of municipalities of Japan|merged]] into the town of [[Kitami, Hokkaidō|Kitami]]. |
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Tokoro (常呂郡, -gun) is a district located in Abashiri Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.
As of 2005, the district has an estimated population of 16,291 and a density of 15 persons per km². The total area is 1,123.42 km².
Towns and villages
History
- In 1869, when Hokkaidō was divided into provinces and districts, Tokoro was placed in Kitami Province.
- June 10, 1942 Notsukeushi Town becomes a City with the new name of Kitami, separating it from the district.
- November 15, 1950 Part of Shimoyuubetsu Village incorporated into Saroma Village (now Town)
- September 30, 1956 Aiuchi Village incorporated into Kitami, leaving the district.
- On March 5, 2006, the towns of Tanno, Rubeshibe and Tokoro merged into the town of Kitami.