Kushiro (town)

Kushiro (釧路町) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of April 30, 2017, it has an estimated population of 19,941, and an area of 252.57 km2.

History

 * 1920: Kushiro Village split from old Kushiro Town (now Kushiro City).
 * 1955: Konbumori Village merges with Kushiro Village.
 * 1980: Kushiro Village becomes Kushiro Town.