Shikaoi, Hokkaido

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Shikaoi 鹿追町
Town
Shikaoi town hall
[[File:Flag of Shikaoi, Hokkaido.svg[1]|100x100px|border|Flag of Shikaoi]] Flag
Location of Shikaoi in Hokkaido (Tokachi Subprefecture)
Shikaoi Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°6′N 142°59′E / 43.100°N 142.983°E / 43.100; 142.983
Country	Japan
Region	Hokkaido
Prefecture	Hokkaido (Tokachi Subprefecture)
District	Katō
Area
• Total	399.69 km2 (154.32 sq mi)
Population  (September 30, 2016)
• Total	5,570
• Density	14/km2 (36/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
Climate	Dfb
Website	www.town.shikaoi.lg.jp

Shikaoi (鹿追町, Shikaoi-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name "Shikaoi" means "Following (hunting) deer".

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,570 and a density of 14 persons per km². The total area is 399.69 km². There are several towns around Shikaoi including Shimizu, Shintoku, and Shihoro