Shiranuka, Hokkaido

Shiranuka
白糠町
Town
Location of Shiranuka in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
Shiranuka
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 42°57′N 144°4′E / 42.950°N 144.067°E / 42.950; 144.067
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
DistrictShiranuka
Area
  Total
773.74 km2 (298.74 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2018)
  Total
7,972
  Density10/km2 (27/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.town.shiranuka.lg.jp

Shiranuka (白糠町, Shiranuka-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September, 2013, it has an estimated population of 8,910, and an area of 773.74 km2. The population has fallen significantly in recent years.