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Shari
斜里町 | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 43°55′N 144°40′E / 43.917°N 144.667°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Hokkaido |
Prefecture | Hokkaido (Okhotsk Subprefecture) |
District | Shari |
Area | |
• Total | 736.97 km2 (284.55 sq mi) |
Population (October 1, 2020) | |
• Total | 11,418 |
• Density | 15/km2 (40/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
Postal code | 099-4192 |
Climate | Dfb |
Website | www |
Symbols | |
Flower | Rosa rugosa |
Tree | Mizunara |
Shari (斜里町, Shari-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 11,418 and a population density of 15 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 736.97 km2.
Shiretoko National Park is situated within Shari.
During World War 2 on 22 June 1945 Shari came under attack from the submarine USS Barb. This attack was notable for being the first submarine-based rocket attack against a surface target.[2]