is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Demographics
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,620, and a density of 23 persons per km².
Geography
Shiriuchi is located on the southwest of the Oshima Peninsula and faces Tsugaru Strait. Shiriuchi River flows through the town.
The total area is 196.66 km².
Neighboring towns
Oshima Subprefecture
Kikonai
Fukushima
Hiyama Subprefecture
Kaminokuni
History
1906: Shiriuchi village was founded. 1967: Shiriuchi village became Shiriuchi town.
Transportation
Kaikyō Line runs through the town, and the entrance of the Seikan Tunnel is in Yunosato. There used to be Shiriuchi Station, but it closed in March 2014.
Education
High school
Hokkaido Shiriuchi High School
Sister town
Imabetsu, Aomori (since 1990)