Hanyū, Saitama
Hanyū
羽生市 | |
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 Hanyū City Hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Hanyū in Saitama Prefecture | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Saitama Prefecture |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.64 km2 (22.64 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2016) | |
| • Total | 54,916 |
| • Density | 936/km2 (2,420/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Osmanthus fragrans |
| - Flower | Wisteria floribunda |
| Phone number | 048-561-1121 |
| Address | 6-15 Azuma, Hanyu-shi, Saitama-ken 348-8601 |
| Website | Official website |
Hanyū (羽生市, Hanyū-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016[update], the city had an estimated population of 54,916 and a population density of 936 persons per km². Its total area was 58.64 square kilometres (22.64 sq mi).
Geography
Hanyū is located in the most northern part of Saitama Prefecture. Hanyū's northern border is the Tone River. 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. Hanyū 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.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The village of Hanyū was created within Kitasaitama District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On September 1, 1954 Hanyū merged with the neighboring villages of Shingō, Sukage, Iwase, Kawamata, Iizumi, and Tegobayashi and was elevated to city status. The village of Chiyoda was annexed on April 1, 1959.
Economy
Traditional industries of Hanyū included textile dying and clothing production. The area was famous of its indigo production in the Edo period. Akebono Brake Industry is headquartered in Hanyū.
Education
Hanyū has 11 elementary schools, three middle schools and four high schools and one special education school.
Transportation
Railway
Highways
Local attractions
- Saitama Aquarium
Twin towns and sister cities
Yoshikawa is twinned with:
Baguio, Philippines,[1] since February 11, 1969
Kaneyama, Fukushima, Japan (friendship city since 1982)
Durbuy, Belgium,[1] since November 4, 1994
Millbrae, CA, USA (2014)[2]
References
- ^ a b "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ http://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/e_top.htm
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