Atsuma, Hokkaido

Atsuma 厚真町
Town
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Location of Atsuma in Hokkaido (Iburi Subprefecture)
Atsuma Location in Japan
Coordinates: 42°43′25″N 141°52′40″E / 42.72361°N 141.87778°E / 42.72361; 141.87778
Country	Japan
Region	Hokkaido
Prefecture	Hokkaido (Iburi Subprefecture)
District	Yūfutsu
Area
• Total	404.56 km2 (156.20 sq mi)
Population  (March 31, 2017)
• Total	4,659
• Density	12/km2 (30/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
Climate	Dfb
Website	www.town.atsuma.lg.jp

Atsuma (厚真町, Atsuma-chō) is a town located in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. In March 2017, the town had an estimated population of 4,659, and a density of 12 persons per km². The total area is 404.56 km². The annual town festival is in mid-July, and is called "Inaka Matsuri" or "Country Festival". It is a two-day affair that starts in the main section of town with a parade featuring the Atsuma Dance and continuing the next day with performances at the Atsuma Dam.

There is a surfing beach nearby where the annual "Hama Matsuri" or "Beach Festival" in early-August.