Saru District, Hokkaido

Saru (沙流郡, Saru-gun, Ainu: Sat) is a district located in Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

The area of Saru District in Hidaka Subprefecture.

As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 21,190 and a density of 12.21 persons per km2. The total area is 1,735.83 km2.

Towns and villages
  • Biratori 42°35′06″N 142°07′43″E (town office)
  • Hidaka 42°28′49″N 142°04′28″E (town office)

Merger
  • On March 1, 2006, the town of Monbetsu merged into the expanded town of Hidaka.

42°31′58″N 142°06′05″E (average of town offices)


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