稚內市役所

The Wakkanai City Hall stands as a modern administrative center featuring concrete architecture and large windows overlooking the northern Japanese coastal landscape.

Established following Wakkanai's designation as a city in 1949, the municipal building represents the administrative evolution of Japan's northernmost incorporated city.

The city hall incorporates design elements reflecting both Japanese administrative architecture and the regional characteristics of Hokkaido's northernmost settlement.

The building houses municipal services, including resident registration, tax administration, and city planning departments, serving a population of approximately 33,000 citizens.

Located at latitude 45.4 degrees north, this municipal building operates in Japan's northernmost city, managing services under extreme winter conditions with temperatures below -10°C.

GPS coordinates: 45.41564,141.67308

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04