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Hakusan National Park

Hakusan National Park is a national park in Japan, covering 123,305 acres (49,900 ha), established in 1962.

Hakusan National Park
Hakusan National Park.

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Park facts

Park typeNational Park
LocationJapan
Area123,305 acres (49,900 ha)
Established1962
Highest pointMount Haku — 2,702 m (8,865 ft)
Coordinates36.1550° N, 136.7881° E

Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.

About Hakusan National Park

Hakusan National Park (白山国立公園, Hakusan Kokuritsu Kōen) is a national park in the Chūbu region of Honshū, Japan. Established in 1962, it spans the borders of Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, and Toyama prefectures. Its main geographical feature is Mount Haku. In 1980 an area of 480 km² corresponding to the national park was designated a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve.

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hakusan National Park?

Hakusan National Park is in Japan (36.1550° N, 136.7881° E).

When was Hakusan National Park established?

Hakusan National Park was established in 1962, per the source listed at the foot of this page.

How big is Hakusan National Park?

Hakusan National Park covers 123,305 acres (49,900 ha).

What is the highest point in Hakusan National Park?

The highest point is Mount Haku, at 2,702 metres (8,865 ft).

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