is a district located in Iburi and Shiribeshi Subprefectures in Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 31,526 and a density of . The total area is . Towns and villages Iburi Subprefecture Tōyako Toyoura Shiribeshi Subprefecture Kimobetsu Kutchan Kyōgoku Makkari Niseko Rusutsu History 1869: Upon the creation of 11 provinces and 86 Districts in Hokkaido, Abuta District is assigned to Iburi Province. 1897: Placed under Muroran Subprefecture (renamed Iburi in 1922). 1899: Kutchan transferred to Iwanai Subprefecture (became part of Shiribeshi in 1910). 1910: Shiribeshi Subprefecture forms from the merger of Iwanai, Suttsu and Otaru Subprefectures. Part of Abuta District incorporated. March 27, 2006: the towns of Abuta and Tōya, both of Iburi Subprefecture, merged to form the new town of Tōyako. 2007" The 34th G8 summit was announced to take place in Tōyako. References Districts in Hokkaido