Hamada, Shimane

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Hamada (浜田市; -shi) is a city located in Shimane, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 46,532 and the density of 286.19 persons per km². The total area is 162.59 km².

The city was founded on November 3, 1940.

It is scheduled to merge with the surrounding towns of Asahi, Kanagi and Misumi, and the village of Yasaka in October 2005.

See also: Hamada, Shoji, Master Japanese Potter, 20th Century.

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Shadow picture of Shimane Prefecture Shimane Prefecture Symbol of Shimane Prefecture
Cities
Gotsu | Hamada | Izumo | Masuda | Matsue (capital) | Oda | Unnan | Yasugi
Districts
Hikawa | Iishi | Kanoashi | Mino | Nita | Ochi | Oki | Yatsuka
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 34°54′N 132°05′E

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