Setana, Hokkaido

Setana is a town located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Population

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 8,501, and a density of 13 persons per km². The total area is 638.67 km².

On September 1, 2005, Setana absorbed the town of Kitahiyama, and the town of Taisei, to become the new and expanded town of Setana.

1902; Setana Village and Kudo Village became Second Class Villages.
1906: Higashisetana Village and Futoro Village became Second Class Villages.
1921: Setana Village became Setana Town.
1923: Kaitorima Village was founded.
1953: Higashisetana Village became Higashisetana Town.
1955:
* Higashisetana Town and Futoro Village were merged to form the new town of Kitahiyama.
* Kudo Village and Kaitorima Village were merged to form the new village of Taisei.
1966: Taisei Village became Taisei Town.
1987: Setana Line was abolished.
2005: Setana Town, Kitahiyama Town, and Taisei Town were merged to form the new town of Setana.

Setana is located on the northern Hiyama Subprefecture and faces the Sea of Japan. The Shiribeshi-Toshibetsu River flows through the center of the town.
The sole off-shore wind farm in Japan is at Setana, however, it only has two turbines.

Hanford, California, United States
* The Hanford-Setana Sister City Program is symbolized by the "Bridging of Waters" seal which promotes extending international friendship. Each city participates by sending a delegate committee overseas each year. The group usually consists of prominent city citizens and a group of local high school students. Setana High School sends their entire upper class as delegates. The Setana group travels to Hanford in the winter while the Hanford group travels to Setana in the summer.