Tomakomai


Tomakomai is a city and port in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the largest city in the Iburi Subprefecture, and the fifth largest city in Hokkaido.
As of February 29, 2012, it had an estimated population of 174,216, with 83,836 households, and a population density of 310.27 persons per km2. The total area is.

History

The name of Tomakomai is derived from Ainu words "to" and "makomai", meaning "Marsh" and "River which goes into the depths of the mountain", respectively.
is located in the northwest of Tomakomai and belongs to Shikotsu-Tōya National Park.

Climate

Tomakomai has a humid continental climate typical of Hokkaido.

Transportation

Airport

University

Public

In 2014, Tomakomai hosted the World Broomball Championships.

Sister cities and friendship city

Sister cities