Honjō, Saitama

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Honjō
本庄市
Location of Honjō
Honjō's location in Saitama, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Saitama
Physical characteristics
Area 36.72 km² (14.18 sq mi)
Population (as of 2003)
     Total 61,114
     Density 1,664 /km² (4,310 /sq mi)
Location 36°15′N, 139°11′E
Symbols
Honjō Government Office
Official website: Honjō

Honjō (本庄市 Honjō-shi?) is a city located in Saitama, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 61,114 and the density of 1,664.32 persons per km². The total area is 36.72 km².

The city was founded on July 1, 1954.

On January 10, 2006 the town of Kodama merged into Honjō.

[edit] Transportation

[edit] Entertainment

  • Honjō Safety Park (本庄サーキット). A small but safe motorsports circuit.

[edit] External links


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Saitama City
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Cities
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Districts
Chichibu | Hiki | Iruma | Kita-Adachi | Kita-Katsushika | Kita-Saitama | Kodama | Minami-Saitama | Ōsato
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit