Wakkanai | municipality

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Wakkanai (稚内市, Wakkanai-shi, Ainu: Yam Wakka Nay) is a city located in Sōya, Hokkaidō. It is the capital of Sōya Subprefecture and the northernmost city in Japan. It contains Japan's northernmost point, Cape Soya. From Cape Soya you can see the Russian island, Sakhalin (south of it disputed by Japan).

As of December 31, 2007, the city has an estimated population of 40,629 and the density of 53.63 persons per sq.km. The total area is 760.80 sq.km.

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Coordinates:   45°20'46"N   141°48'39"E