Tokoro District, Hokkaido

The area of Tokoro District in Abashiri Subprefecture.

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

• Kunneppu
• Oketo
• Saroma

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.