Hanyū, Saitama

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Hanyū
羽生市
—  City  —

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Location of Hanyū in Saitama
Hanyū is located in Japan
Hanyū
 
Coordinates: 36°10′N 139°33′E / 36.167°N 139.55°E / 36.167; 139.55Coordinates: 36°10′N 139°33′E / 36.167°N 139.55°E / 36.167; 139.55
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Saitama
Government
 • Mayor Komei Kawata (since June 2006)
Area
 • Total 58.55 km2 (22.61 sq mi)
Population (February 1, 2011)
 • Total 56,712
 • Density 968.61/km2 (2,508.7/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Osmanthus fragrans
- Flower Wisteria floribunda
Phone number 81-(0)48-561-1121
Address Azuma 6-15, Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県羽生市東6-15)
348-8601
Website City of Hanyū

Hanyū (羽生市 Hanyū-shi?) is a city located in Saitama, Japan.

As of February 1, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 56,712, with 21,417 households, and the density of 968.61 persons per km². The total area is 58.55 km².

The city was founded on September 1, 1954.

Hanyū is the home of Akebono Brake, Japan's largest brake manufacturer.

The city is located in the most northern part of Saitama Prefecture. Hanyū is served by the Tobu Isesaki and Chichibu lines.

Hanyu's northern border is the Tone River (Tonegawa). Before the river was redirected to its current course to control flooding, it used to flow though the city. This river was used as a major shipping route for locally produced textiles and goods from further up river. Hanyu flourished as a stopping point on the long ride toward Tokyo. Today only an irrigation channel remains in the approximate location of the original river path.

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