Utashinai, Former coal mining city in Sorachi Subprefecture, Japan
Located in central Hokkaido, Utashinai extends across 55.99 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with the Penkeutashunai River flowing through its center.
The establishment of the Sorachi Coal Mine in 1890 led to the founding of Utashinai, which received its city designation in 1958.
The name Utashinai originates from the Ainu language, representing the indigenous heritage of Hokkaido through its meaning of river connected to sandy beach.
The city maintains essential services and administrative facilities at the city hall, located at 5 Aza Honcho, with direct access to neighboring municipalities.
Utashinai holds the distinction of being Japan's smallest city by population, with approximately 2,662 residents as of January 2024.
Location: Sorachi Subprefecture
Location: Hokkaido
Inception: April 1, 1906
Shares border with: Ashibetsu, Akabira, Sunagawa, Kamisunagawa
Website: https://city.utashinai.hokkaido.jp
GPS coordinates: 43.52139,142.03444
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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