Honjō, Saitama
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| Honjō 本庄 | ||
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| City | ||
| 本庄市 · Honjō | ||
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  Honjō | ||
| Coordinates: 36°14′36″N 139°11′25″E / 36.24333°N 139.19028°ECoordinates: 36°14′36″N 139°11′25″E / 36.24333°N 139.19028°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kanto | |
| Prefecture | Saitama Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Shinge Yoshida (since July 2005) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 89.71 km2 (34.64 sq mi) | |
| Population (May 1, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 81,267 | |
| • Density | 905.89/km2 (2,346.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Osmanthus | |
| - Flower | Oenothera tetraptera (Tsukimiso in Japanese) | |
| Address |
3-5-3 Honjo, Honjo-shi, Saitama-ken 367-8501 | |
| Phone number | 0495-25-1111 | |
| Website | www.city.honjo.saitama.jp | |
Honjō (本庄市 Honjō-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on July 1, 1954.
As of May 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 81,267, with 32,685 households and a population density of 905.89 persons per km². The total area is 89.71 km2 (34.64 sq mi).
On January 10, 2006, the town of Kodama (from Kodama District) was merged into Honjō.
Transportation
- Honjō Station (JR East Takasaki Line)
- Honjō-Waseda Station (JR East Jōetsu Shinkansen)
- National Road Route 17
Entertainment
- Honjō Circuit, a small motorsports circuit
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Honjō is twinned with:
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Kazo, Saitama, Japan - Shibukawa, Gunma, Japan
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
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