Hidaka, Saitama
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| Hidaka 日高市 |
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| Coordinates: 35°54′N 139°20′E / 35.9°N 139.333°ECoordinates: 35°54′N 139°20′E / 35.9°N 139.333°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Saitama | ||
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| • Mayor | Yoshio Osawa (since January 2006) | ||
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| • Total | 47.50 km2 (18.34 sq mi) | ||
| Population (April 1, 2011) | |||
| • Total | 57,865 | ||
| • Density | 1,218.21/km2 (3,155.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Osmanthus | ||
| - Flower | Lespedeza | ||
| - Bird | Common Kingfisher | ||
| Phone number | 042-989-2111 | ||
| Address | 1020 Minami-Hirasawa 350-1292 |
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| Website | Hidaka | ||
Hidaka (日高市 Hidaka-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
As of April 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 57,865, with 22,588 households, and a population density of 1,218.21 persons per km². The total area is 47.50 km².
The city was founded on October 1, 1991 after gaining city status.
The city is served by Komagawa and Musashi-Takahagi Stations on the JR Kawagoe Line.
[edit] History
- 1889-04-01 - Three villages of Komagawa, Koma and Takahagi founded in Koma District
- 1896-03-29 - Koma District abolishes and the villages join Iruma District
- 1955-02-11 - Komagawa and Koma merge to form town of Hidaka.
- 1956-09-20 - Hidaka and Takahagi merge to form new town of Hidaka.
- 1991-10-01 - The town gains city status.
[edit] External links
Media related to Hidaka, Saitama at Wikimedia Commons
- Hidaka official website (Japanese)
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