Atsuma, Hokkaido

Atsuma
厚真町
Town
Flag of Atsuma
Official seal of Atsuma
Location of Atsuma in Hokkaido (Iburi Subprefecture)
Location of Atsuma in Hokkaido (Iburi Subprefecture)
Atsuma is located in Japan
Atsuma
Atsuma
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 42°43′25″N 141°52′40″E / 42.72361°N 141.87778°E / 42.72361; 141.87778
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Iburi Subprefecture)
DistrictYūfutsu
Area
 • Total404.56 km2 (156.20 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2017)
 • Total4,659
 • Density12/km2 (30/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.town.atsuma.lg.jp

Atsuma (厚真町, Atsuma-chō) is a town located in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. In March 2017, the town had an estimated population of 4,659, and a density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is 404.56 km2. The annual town festival is in mid-July, and is called "Inaka Matsuri" or "Country Festival". It is a two-day affair that starts in the main section of town with a parade featuring the Atsuma Dance and continuing the next day with performances at the Atsuma Dam.

There is a surfing beach nearby where the annual "Hama Matsuri" or "Beach Festival" in early-August.