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Chitose

Chitose is a city located in Ishikari Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan, and home to New Chitose Airport, the biggest international airport in Hokkaido and closest airport to Sapporo, as well as the neighboring Chitose Air Base. As of February 1, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 97,919, with 52,196 households, and a population density of 165 persons per km2. The total area is 594.50 km2.

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Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language
Japanese
Language
Japanese
Time zones
UTC+9
UTC+9
Power plugs
Type A/B
Power plugs
Type A, B · 100 V
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Drive on the left
Drive on the left
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Hokkaido, Japan · Population: 98K · Calling code: +81

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