Sunagawa (砂川市, Sunagawa-shi) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of September 2016, the city has an estimated population of 17,589 and a population density of 220 people per km2. The total area is 78.69 km2.

Name

Name of Sunagawa is derived from an Ainu word "Ota-ushi-nai", meaning the river near sandy shore.

History

  • 1890 - Nae Village founded.
  • 1895 - Nae Village Office opened.
  • 1897 - Utashinai Village splits off .
  • 1902 - Nae becomes a Second Class Municipality.
  • 1903 - Nae Village becomes Sunagawa Village.
  • 1907 - Sunagawa becomes a First Class Municipality.
  • 1923 - Sunagawa Village becomes Sunagawa Town.
  • 1944 - Naie Village splits off.
  • 1949 - Kamisunagawa Town splits off.
  • July 1, 1958 - Sunagawa Town becomes Sunagawa City.

Education

High school

  • Hokkaido Sunagawa High School.

Transportation

Notable people from Sunagawa, Hokkaido

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