Nayoro, Hokkaido

Nayoro (名寄市, Nayoro-shi, Ainu: Nay Oro meaning "in the middle of the valley") is a city in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 30,920 and a population density of 57.8 persons per km² (150 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is 535.23 km² (206.65 sq mi).

On March 27, 2006, the town of Fūren (from Kamikawa (Teshio) District) was merged into Nayoro.

History

Education

Universities

Junior colleges

High schools

Transportation

Rail

Nayoro Main Line and Shimmei Line used to run from Nayoro Station. There was Chitō Station between Nisshin Station and Hokusei Station.