A city of southwest Hokkaido,Japan,near the head of Ishikari Bay. A processing and commercial center,it was the site of the1972 Winter Olympics. Population,1,542,979.

• 札幌日本北海道西南部一城市，位于石狩湾口，是一个加工业和商业中心，1972年冬季奥运会曾在这里举办。人口1,542,979。