Washimiya, Saitama

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Location of Washimiya in Saitama Prefecture
Location of Washimiya in Saitama Prefecture

Washimiya (鷲宮町 Washimiya-machi?) is a town located in Kitakatsushika District, Saitama, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 33,739 and a density of 2,427.27 persons per km². The total area is 13.90 km². Washimiya is famous for Washinomiya Shrine, one of the oldest shrines in the Kanto Region.

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Coordinates: 36°6′N, 139°40′E