Monbetsu, Hokkaido (Hidaka)


Monbetsu (門別町, Monbetsu-chō) was a town located in Saru District, Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Monbetsu
門別町
もんべつちょう
Breeder's Gold Cup race at Monbetsu
Interactive map of Monbetsu
Country Japan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido
SubprefectureHidaka
DistrictSaur
Area
 • Total
428.73 km2 (165.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total
12,836
 • Density29.940/km2 (77.543/sq mi)

On March 1, 2006, Monbetsu was merged into the expanded town of Hidaka.

As of 2004, the town had an estimated population of 12,836 and a density of 29.94 persons per km2. The total area was 428.73 km2.