Makkari, Hokkaido


Makkari is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 2,081. The total area is 114.43 km2.
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History

  • 1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village.
  • 1901: Kaributo Village was split off from Makkari Village.
  • 1906: Makkari Village became a Second Class Village.
  • 1910: Makkari Village was transferred from Muroran Subprefecture to Shiribeshi Subprefecture.
  • 1917: Kimobetsu Village was split off from Makkari Village.
  • 1922: Makkaribetsu Village was split off from Makkari Village.
  • 1925: Makkari Village changed its name to Rusutsu Village.
  • 1941: Makkaribetsu Village changed its name to Makkari Village.

Geography

Makkari is located on the southern foot of Mount Yōtei. The name is derived from Ainu word "mak-kari-pet", meaning "River which flows around Mount Yōtei".

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Notable people from Makkari