Per Japanese census data,[1] the population of Chippubetsu has declined by roughly 50 percent over the past half-century.
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1970
5,036
—
1980
4,193
−16.7%
1990
3,735
−10.9%
2000
3,268
−12.5%
2010
2,730
−16.5%
2020
2,329
−14.7%
Culture
Mascot
Chibel-kun, the town's mascot
Chippubetsu's mascot is Chibel-kun (チーベルくん, Chīberu-kun). He is a scarecrow with a cape. He usually attends not only events held in Chippubetsu but events outside of the town. His hat can tell time.[2]
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