Hamakita, Shizuoka

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Hamakita (浜北市, Hamakita-shi^?) was a city located in Shizuoka, Japan. The city was amalgamated by the city of Hamamatsu on July 1, 2005 along with 11 municipalities.

As of April 1, 2005-final population data before the July 1, 2005 amagalation, the city has an estimated population of 87,810. The total area is 66.64 km².

[edit] Municipal Timeline

July 1, 1963-The city was founded after the town of Hamakita gained city status.
July 1, 2005-The city was amalgamated by the city of Hamamatsu along with 11 municipalities.
April 1, 2007-The city of Hamamatsu is scheduled to become a designated city and the Hamakita-ku will be founded at the sametime.