Shizunai, Hokkaido
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Template:Nihongo was a town located in Shizunai District, Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Population
As of 2004, the town had an estimated population of 22,581 and a density of 28.17 persons per km2. The total area was 801.51 km2.
History
On March 31, 2006, Shizunai was merged with the town of Mitsuishi (from Mitsuishi District) to create the new town of Shinhidaka (in the newly created Hidaka District).
Shizunai was the most populous town and was the economic center of Hidaka Subprefecture.
Attractions
Nijikken-dōro (二十間道路, lit. road 36 meter in width), the avenue of cherry blossoms, was a major tourist attraction of the town.