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Shiroishi-ku (白石区) is one of the ten wards in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. As of August 31, 2021, the ward has a population of 213,704.[citation needed]
Shiroishi
白石区 | |
|---|---|
| Shiroishi Ward | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Shiroishi-ku in Sapporo | |
  Shiroishi | |
| Coordinates: 43°02′52″N 141°24′18″E / 43.04778°N 141.40500°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaidō |
| Prefecture | Ishikari |
| City | Sapporo |
| Established | April 1, 1972 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yoichi Horiuchi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.47 km2 (13.31 sq mi) |
| Population (August 31, 2021) | |
| • Total | 213,704 |
| • Density | 6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Tree | Poplar |
| Flower | Rose |
| Telephone | 011-862-2400 |
| Address | 3-Kita-1-1 Hongo-dori, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 003-8612 |
History
edit- 1871: Shiroishi village was founded.[1]
- 1873: Kamishiroishi village split off from Shiroishi village.
- 1902: Shiroishi village and kamishiroishi village were merged to form Shiroishi village.
- 1950: Shiroishi village was merged into Sapporo city.
- 1972: Sapporo was designated as one of the cities designated by government ordinance and Shiroishi-ku was established.
- 1989: Atsubetsu-ku split off from Shiroishi-ku.
Transportation
editRail
edit- JR Hokkaido
- Hakodate Main Line: Shiroishi Station
- Chitose Line: Shiroishi - Heiwa
- Sapporo Municipal Subway
Road
edit- Hokkaido Expressway: Sapporo IC - Kitago IC - Oyachi IC
- Route 12
- Route 274
- Route 275
Education
editHigh schools
editPublic
edit- Hokkaido Sapporo Higashi High School
- Hokkaido Sapporo Shiroishi High School
- Hokkaido Sapporo Hakuryo High School
Private
edit- Clark Memorial International High School, Sapporo Shiroishi Campus
Mascots
edit
Shiroppy and Kuroppy, the ward's mascots
Shiroishi's mascots are Shiroppy (しろっぴー) and Kuroppy (くろっぴー). They are cute snowmen with rose motifs.[2]
- Shiroppy is a white active snowwoman who wears a red rose hat and cares about people. She was unveiled in July 2008.
- Kuroppy is a grey selfish snowwoman who wears a blue rose hat and loves to bother people for fun. She is the rival of Shiroppy. She was unveiled in February 2020.
Friendship city
editReferences
edit- ^ History of Shiroishi-ku
- ^ "プロフィール". Shiroishi.
External links
edit- Shiroishi-ku word office (in Japanese)
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