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| blank2_info_sec1 = Hiragishi Rokujyo 10-1-1, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido (北海道札幌市豊平区平岸六条10丁目1番1号)
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{{nihongo|'''Toyohira-ku, Sapporo'''|豊平区、札幌|}} is one of the 10 wards in [[Sapporo]], [[Hokkaido]], Japan. The ward was established in 1972, when the [[1972 Winter Olympics|Sapporo Olympics]] was held in Sapporo. Four other wards in Sapporo are bounded on Toyohira-ku.
[[File:ToyohiraKuyakusho2005-1.jpg|thumb|right|Toyohira-ku, ward office]]
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As of April 1, 2012, the ward has an estimated [[population]] of 214,437, with 109,510 [[household]]s and a [[population density]] of 4,626.47 persons per km². The total area is 46.35&nbsp;km².
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{{nihongo|'''Toyohira-ku, Sapporo'''|豊平区、札幌|}} is one of the 10 wards in [[Sapporo]], [[Hokkaidō]], [[Japan]]. The ward was established in 1972, when the [[1972 Winter Olympics|Sapporo Olympics]] was held in Sapporo. Four other wards in Sapporo are bounded on Toyohira-ku.
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As of April 1, 2012, the ward had an estimated [[population]] of 214,437, with 109,510 [[Household|households]] and a [[population density]] of 4,626.47 persons per km². The total area was 46.35&nbsp;km².



== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[Image:SapporoDaigaku2004-9-23.jpg|right|thumb|[[Sapporo University]]]]
[[File:SapporoDaigaku2004-9-23.jpg|right|thumb|[[Sapporo University]]]]
The name "Toyohira" is derived from Ainu language, which means "crumbled cliff".<ref>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/toyohira/gaiyou/06place_name.html The outline of Toyohira-ku]</ref> The symbol flower of the ward is [[Petunia]]. The ward has two mascot characters: Korin is a character whose motif is the apple, which is mainly used to be raised in Toyohira-ku, and Mētan whose motif is the sheep, which is bred in the [[Hitsujigaoka observation hill]].<ref>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/toyohira/machi/character/01about.html Korin and Mētan]</ref> Toyohira-ku has some sports venues which were constructed for the [[1972 Winter Olympics|Sapporo Olympics]] in 1972, and the [[Sapporo Dome]] is also located.
The name "Toyohira" is derived from Ainu language, which means "crumbled cliff".<ref>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/toyohira/gaiyou/06place_name.html The outline of Toyohira-ku]</ref> The symbol flower of the ward is [[Petunia]]. The ward has two mascot characters: Korin is a character whose motif is the apple, which is mainly used to be raised in Toyohira-ku, and Mētan whose motif is the sheep, which is bred in the [[Hitsujigaoka observation hill]].<ref>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/toyohira/machi/character/01about.html Korin and Mētan]</ref> Toyohira-ku has some sports venues which were constructed for the [[1972 Winter Olympics|Sapporo Olympics]] in 1972, and the [[Sapporo Dome]] is also located.


According to the [[jūminhyō]] (registry of current residential addresses and figures) in 2008, 209,358 people are living in Toyohira-ku, which includes 97,999 males and 111,336 females.<ref>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/toyohira/gaiyou/02jinkou.html Population of Toyohira-ku]</ref> The total area of the ward is 46.35 km² , and is adjacent to four other wards in Sapporo: [[Minami-ku, Sapporo|Minami-ku]], [[Chūō-ku, Sapporo|Chūō-ku]], [[Kiyota-ku, Sapporo|Kiyota-ku]], and [[Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo|Shiroishi-ku]].
According to the [[jūminhyō]] (registry of current residential addresses and figures) in 2008, 209,358 people are living in Toyohira-ku, which includes 97,999 males and 111,336 females.<ref>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/toyohira/gaiyou/02jinkou.html Population of Toyohira-ku]</ref> The total area of the ward is 46.35 km², and is adjacent to four other wards in Sapporo: [[Minami-ku, Sapporo|Minami-ku]], [[Chūō-ku, Sapporo|Chūō-ku]], [[Kiyota-ku, Sapporo|Kiyota-ku]], and [[Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo|Shiroishi-ku]].


Surrounded by a rich natural environment, Toyohira-ku has a number of rivers including the [[Toyohira River]], a tributary of the [[Ishikari River]]. The [[Sapporo University]], [[Hokkai Gakuen University]], and Hokkai School of Commerce are located in Toyohira-ku, as well as a number of high schools, junior high schools, elementary schools and nursery schools.
Toyohira-ku has a number of rivers including the [[Toyohira River]], a tributary of the [[Ishikari River]]. The [[Sapporo University]], [[Hokkai Gakuen University]], and Hokkai School of Commerce are located in Toyohira-ku, as well as a number of high schools, junior high schools, elementary schools and nursery schools.


== History ==
== History ==
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[[Image:KITAYELL(1).jpg|thumb|right|Kita Yell Arena]]
In 1857, the railroad from Zenibako area in [[Otaru, Hokkaidō|Otaru]] was laid in the place where Toyohira-ku is currently located. After the [[Meiji Period]], the cultivation in Toyohira-ku was started by pioneers from Honshū, and Hiragishi Village and Tsukisamu Village were formed in 1872, Toyohira Village was established in 1874.<ref name=history>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/toyohira/gaiyou/05history.html The history of Toyohira-ku]</ref>
In 1857, the railroad from Zenibako area in [[Otaru, Hokkaidō|Otaru]] was laid in the place where Toyohira-ku is currently located. After the [[Meiji Period]], the cultivation in Toyohira-ku was started by pioneers from Honshū, and Hiragishi Village and Tsukisamu Village were formed in 1872, Toyohira Village was established in 1874.<ref name=history>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/toyohira/gaiyou/05history.html The history of Toyohira-ku]</ref>


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== Points of interest ==
== Points of interest ==
* [[Sapporo Dome]] - a stadium which is the home field of the baseball team, [[Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters]], and the football club [[Consadole Sapporo]].
* [[Sapporo Dome]] - a stadium which is the home field of the [[Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters]] baseball team, and [[Consadole Sapporo]] football club
* [[Hitsujigaoka observation hill]] - the place where visitors can view the scene of Sapporo City from the hill, also famous for the bronze statue of [[William S. Clark]].
* [[Hitsujigaoka observation hill]] - where visitors can view the scene of Sapporo City from the hill, also famous for the bronze statue of [[William S. Clark]]
* [[Tsukisamu Green Dome]] - one of the events and sports venues in Sapporo.
* [[Tsukisamu Green Dome]] - one of the events and sports venues in Sapporo
* [[Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center]] (KITAYELL) - an indoor sporting arena.
* [[Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center]] (Kita Yell) - an indoor sporting arena

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File:Sapporo dome 001.jpg|Sapporo Dome
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File:KITAYELL(1).jpg|Kita Yell Arena
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== Sources ==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/toyohira/ Official homepage of Toyohira-ku] {{ja icon}}
* {{Official website|http://www.city.sapporo.jp/toyohira}} {{ja icon}}


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Revision as of 12:58, 13 April 2012

Toyohira-ku, Sapporo
札幌市豊平区
Ward of Sapporo
Toyohira ward office
Toyohira ward office
Location of Toyohira-ku in Sapporo
Location of Toyohira-ku in Sapporo
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureIshikari
Area
 • Total　46.35 km2 (Formatting error: invalid input when rounding sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2012)
 • Total214,437
 • Density4,626.47/km2 (11,982.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Postal086-8612
Address10-1-1 Hiragishi Rokujyo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Telephone011-822-2400
Symbol of FlowerTsukubane Asagao
Websitewww.city.sapporo.jp/toyohira

Toyohira-ku, Sapporo (豊平区、札幌) is one of the 10 wards in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. The ward was established in 1972, when the Sapporo Olympics was held in Sapporo. Four other wards in Sapporo are bounded on Toyohira-ku. As of April 1, 2012, the ward has an estimated population of 214,437, with 109,510 households and a population density of 4,626.47 persons per km². The total area is 46.35 km².

Overview

Sapporo University

The name "Toyohira" is derived from Ainu language, which means "crumbled cliff".[1] The symbol flower of the ward is Petunia. The ward has two mascot characters: Korin is a character whose motif is the apple, which is mainly used to be raised in Toyohira-ku, and Mētan whose motif is the sheep, which is bred in the Hitsujigaoka observation hill.[2] Toyohira-ku has some sports venues which were constructed for the Sapporo Olympics in 1972, and the Sapporo Dome is also located.

According to the jūminhyō (registry of current residential addresses and figures) in 2008, 209,358 people are living in Toyohira-ku, which includes 97,999 males and 111,336 females.[3] The total area of the ward is 46.35 km², and is adjacent to four other wards in Sapporo: Minami-ku, Chūō-ku, Kiyota-ku, and Shiroishi-ku.

Toyohira-ku has a number of rivers including the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. The Sapporo University, Hokkai Gakuen University, and Hokkai School of Commerce are located in Toyohira-ku, as well as a number of high schools, junior high schools, elementary schools and nursery schools.

History

In 1857, the railroad from Zenibako area in Otaru was laid in the place where Toyohira-ku is currently located. After the Meiji Period, the cultivation in Toyohira-ku was started by pioneers from Honshū, and Hiragishi Village and Tsukisamu Village were formed in 1872, Toyohira Village was established in 1874.[4]

The apple farms were established in Hiragishi Village, which later became famous as the Hiragishi Apple, the IJA 7th Division was posted in Tsukisamu Village, and many stores and hotels were erected along the Route 36. Hiragishi and Tsukisamu villages were merged into Toyohira Village in 1902.[4]

In 1908, Toyohira Town was established, and in 1910, Toyohira district in the town was merged into Sapporo district, which was the predecessor of Sapporo City. The entire area of Toyohira Town was merged into Sapporo City in 1961.[4]

In 1972, the Sapporo Olympics was held in Sapporo, and as Sapporo was listed as one of the cities designated by government ordinance in the same year, the eastern area of Toyohira Town was split and Toyohira-ku was officially established. In 1997, part of Toyohira-ku was split, and Kiyota-ku was established.

Points of interest

  • Sapporo Dome
    Sapporo Dome
  • Kita Yell Arena
    Kita Yell Arena

References

  1. ^ The outline of Toyohira-ku
  2. ^ Korin and Mētan
  3. ^ Population of Toyohira-ku
  4. ^ a b c The history of Toyohira-ku

External links

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