Hashimoto, Wakayama
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| Hashimoto 橋本市 | ||
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| City | ||
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  Hashimoto | ||
| Coordinates: 34°19′N 135°36′E / 34.317°N 135.600°ECoordinates: 34°19′N 135°36′E / 34.317°N 135.600°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Wakayama Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Yoshiyuki Kinoshita | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 130.31 km2 (50.31 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 2008) | ||
| • Total | 67,494 | |
| • Density | 518/km2 (1,340/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Osmanthus and sakura | |
| - Flower | Satsuki azalea | |
| Address |
1-1-1, Tōge, Hashimoto-shi, Wakayama-ken 648-8585 | |
| Phone number | 0736-33-1111 | |
| Website | Hashimoto City | |
Hashimoto (橋本市 Hashimoto-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on January 1, 1955.
As of March 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 67,494 and a population density of 518 persons per km². The total area is 130.31 km².
On March 1, 2006, the town of Kōyaguchi (from Ito District) was merged into Hashimoto.
Its sister city is Rohnert Park, California.
External links
Media related to Hashimoto, Wakayama at Wikimedia Commons
- Hashimoto City official website (Japanese)
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