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is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2013, the city has an estimated population of 24,768, and the density of 89.2 persons per km2. The total area is 277.61 km2.HistoryThe name of "Bibai" is derived from Ainu word "pipa o i", meaning "Place with many cockscomb pearl mussels". 1890 - The village of Numakai was founded.1925 - Numakai village became Numakai town.1926 - Numakai was renamed Bibai.1950 - Bibai town became Bibai city.1982 - Bibai Dam was completed.GeographyIshikari River flows to west of Bibai. Bibai Dam was built on the Bibai River, a tributary of Ishikari River.Lake Miyajima was registered as a wetland under the Ramsar Convention in 2002.EducationHigh schools Hokkaido Bibai Shoei High School Hokkaido Bibai Seika High SchoolSchool for special needs Hokkaido Bibai School for Special NeedsTransportationRailHakodate Main Line Minami-Bibai Branch Line used to run from Bibai to Minami-Bibai. Hakodate Main Line : Minenobu - Kōshunai - Bibai - Chashinai