Shibetsu (標津郡, Shibetsu-gun) is a
district located in
Nemuro Subprefecture,
Hokkaido,
Japan. As of 2004, its estimated population is 30,285 with a total area of 1309.44 km2
1869 - Hokkaido divided into 11
provinces and 86 districts. Shibetsu District placed under
Nemuro Province.
April 1, 1923 - Chashikotsu Village from
Notsuke District, Shibetsu Village and Ichani Village from Shibetsu District, Chuurui Village, Kunnebetsu (?) Village and Sakimui?? Village (崎無意村) from
Menashi District merge to form Shibetsu Village (now
Shibetsu Town) in Shibetsu District.
April 1, 1955 - Part of Betsukai Village in Notsuke District separated off to be incorporated into
Nakashibetsu Town.