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== Overview == |
== Overview == |
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[[Image:Mt.Teine.jpg|thumb|right|Mount Teine]] |
[[Image:Mt.Teine.jpg|thumb|right|Mount Teine]] |
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According to the [[jūminhyō]] (registry of current residential addresses and figures) in 2008, 138,570 people are living in Teine-ku. The total area of the ward is 56.92 km², which is the 6th largest ward in Sapporo.<ref name=outline>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/teine/shokai/index.html Teine-ku, brief outline and history] {{ |
According to the [[jūminhyō]] (registry of current residential addresses and figures) in 2008, 138,570 people are living in Teine-ku. The total area of the ward is 56.92 km², which is the 6th largest ward in Sapporo.<ref name=outline>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/teine/shokai/index.html Teine-ku, brief outline and history] {{in lang|ja}}</ref> Surrounded by a rich natural environment, Teine-ku has a number of mountain ranges and rivers including Mount Teine, whose height is 1,023.7 metres.<ref name=outline/> |
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It is adjacent to three other wards in Sapporo: [[Kita-ku, Sapporo|Kita-ku]], [[Nishi-ku, Sapporo|Nishi-ku]], and [[Minami-ku, Sapporo|Minami-ku]], and two cities: [[Ishikari, Hokkaidō|Ishikari]], and [[Otaru, Hokkaidō|Otaru]]. |
It is adjacent to three other wards in Sapporo: [[Kita-ku, Sapporo|Kita-ku]], [[Nishi-ku, Sapporo|Nishi-ku]], and [[Minami-ku, Sapporo|Minami-ku]], and two cities: [[Ishikari, Hokkaidō|Ishikari]], and [[Otaru, Hokkaidō|Otaru]]. |
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The name Teine is derived of a word "teyne-i" in [[Ainu language]], which means a "marsh" or "wet place".<ref>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/teine/tthanashi/honbun/hanashi11.html The story of Teine] {{ |
The name Teine is derived of a word "teyne-i" in [[Ainu language]], which means a "marsh" or "wet place".<ref>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/teine/tthanashi/honbun/hanashi11.html The story of Teine] {{in lang|ja}}</ref> It is currently written as "手稲" in kanji, which is respectively translated as "hand" for "手" and "rice plant" for "稲". |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[Image:TeineKuyakusho2005-1-18.jpg|thumb|right|Teine-ku, ward office.]] |
[[Image:TeineKuyakusho2005-1-18.jpg|thumb|right|Teine-ku, ward office.]] |
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In 1872, Teine Village was established after being split from Hassamu Village. The village was later divided into two villages (Kami-Teine village and Shimo-Teine village) in 1874. The Garuishi Kidō, a Horsecar company, has established and laid horsecar line, which was abolished in 1940.<ref name=history>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/teine/tthanashi/history.html History timeline of Teine-ku] {{ |
In 1872, Teine Village was established after being split from Hassamu Village. The village was later divided into two villages (Kami-Teine village and Shimo-Teine village) in 1874. The Garuishi Kidō, a Horsecar company, has established and laid horsecar line, which was abolished in 1940.<ref name=history>[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/teine/tthanashi/history.html History timeline of Teine-ku] {{in lang|ja}}</ref> |
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The area was reorganized as Teine Town in 1951. It was merged into Sapporo City in 1967, and also merged into Nishi-ku in 1972, when Sapporo was listed as one of the [[City designated by government ordinance (Japan)|cities designated by government ordinance]]. In 1989, Teine-ku was established after being split from Nishi-ku. |
The area was reorganized as Teine Town in 1951. It was merged into Sapporo City in 1967, and also merged into Nishi-ku in 1972, when Sapporo was listed as one of the [[City designated by government ordinance (Japan)|cities designated by government ordinance]]. In 1989, Teine-ku was established after being split from Nishi-ku. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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{{commonscat|Teine-ku, Sapporo}} |
{{commonscat|Teine-ku, Sapporo}} |
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* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/teine/ Teine tte Īne - Official homepage of Teine-ku] {{ |
* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/teine/ Teine tte Īne - Official homepage of Teine-ku] {{in lang|ja}} |
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Revision as of 05:32, 2 January 2020
Teine
手稲区 | |
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| Teine Ward | |
 Location of Teine-ku in Sapporo | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Hokkaidō |
| City | Sapporo |
| Established | November 6, 1989 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.77 km2 (21.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 141,291 |
| • Density | 2,500/km2 (6,400/sq mi) |
| Estimation as of December 31, 2014 | |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Postal | 006-8612 |
| Address | 11-1-10 Maedaichijo, Teine-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido |
| Website | Teine-ku Ward Office |
Teine-ku (手稲区) is one of the 10 wards in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. The ward is located in northwest of Sapporo, which is neighboured to three other wards in Sapporo and two cities. The area was established as one of the wards in Sapporo in 1989, when it was split from Nishi-ku, Sapporo.
Overview
According to the jūminhyō (registry of current residential addresses and figures) in 2008, 138,570 people are living in Teine-ku. The total area of the ward is 56.92 km², which is the 6th largest ward in Sapporo.[1] Surrounded by a rich natural environment, Teine-ku has a number of mountain ranges and rivers including Mount Teine, whose height is 1,023.7 metres.[1]
It is adjacent to three other wards in Sapporo: Kita-ku, Nishi-ku, and Minami-ku, and two cities: Ishikari, and Otaru.
The name Teine is derived of a word "teyne-i" in Ainu language, which means a "marsh" or "wet place".[2] It is currently written as "手稲" in kanji, which is respectively translated as "hand" for "手" and "rice plant" for "稲".
History
In 1872, Teine Village was established after being split from Hassamu Village. The village was later divided into two villages (Kami-Teine village and Shimo-Teine village) in 1874. The Garuishi Kidō, a Horsecar company, has established and laid horsecar line, which was abolished in 1940.[3]
The area was reorganized as Teine Town in 1951. It was merged into Sapporo City in 1967, and also merged into Nishi-ku in 1972, when Sapporo was listed as one of the cities designated by government ordinance. In 1989, Teine-ku was established after being split from Nishi-ku.
Education
Universities
College
High schools
- Hokkaido Sapporo Teine High School
- Hokkaido Sapporo Touun High School
- Hokkaido Sapporo Asukaze High School
Transportation
- Hakodate Main Line: Hoshimi - Hoshioki - Inaho - Teine - Inazumi-Kōen
- Sasson Expressway: Sapporo-nishi IC - Teine IC - Kanayama PA
- Route 5
1972 Winter Olympics
The 1972 Winter Olympics were held in Sapporo, and Mount Teine hosted the alpine skiing (giant slalom and slalom only), bobsleigh, and luge events.
References
- ^ a b Teine-ku, brief outline and history (in Japanese)
- ^ The story of Teine (in Japanese)
- ^ History timeline of Teine-ku (in Japanese)
External links
- Teine tte Īne - Official homepage of Teine-ku (in Japanese)
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