Haga, Tochigi
| Haga 芳賀町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Haga in Tochigi Prefecture | |
  Haga Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 36°33′N 140°3′E / 36.550°N 140.050°ECoordinates: 36°33′N 140°3′E / 36.550°N 140.050°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Tochigi Prefecture |
| District | Haga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70.23 km2 (27.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 16,319 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Haga |
Haga (芳賀町 Haga-machi) is a town located in Haga District, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
As of June 2013, the town has an estimated population of 16,319 and a density of 232 persons per km².[1] The total area is 70.23 km².
Geography
The river Gogyō, a tributary of the river Kokaigawa flows through Haga.[2] Haga borders Utsunomiya, Mooka, Ichikai and Takanezawa in the neighbouring district of Shioya.
Flora and Fauna
The following flora and fauna represent Haga:[3]
- Flower of Haga: Pyrus pyrifolia
- Tree of Haga: Zelkova serrata
- Bird of Haga: Eurasian Skylark
History
- 1889 April 1: The three villages of Ubagai, Minatakanezawa and Mizuhashi are established.
- 1928 November 1: Ubagai becomes a town.
- 1954 March 31: Ubagai, Minatakanezawa and Mizuhashi are combined to form Haga.
- 1963 April 1: Japan National Route 123 runs through Haga.
Population
As of June 2013, the population of Haga is 16,319, of whom 8,132 are male and 8,187 are female.[4] The following table displays the historical populations of Haga:
| Historical populations of Haga | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 14,603 | — |
| 1930 | 15,465 | +5.9% |
| 1940 | 16,080 | +4.0% |
| 1950 | 20,677 | +28.6% |
| 1960 | 18,627 | −9.9% |
| 1965 | 17,108 | −8.2% |
| 1970 | 16,169 | −5.5% |
| 1975 | 16,306 | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 16,669 | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 17,161 | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 17,610 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 17,424 | −1.1% |
| 2000 | 16,988 | −2.5% |
| 2005 | 16,367 | −3.7% |
| 2010 | 16,003 | −2.2% |
| Source: http://www.town.haga.tochigi.jp/chouseijouhou/toukeijouhou/bunya/03/documents/033_12_jinkou_kokusei_kekka.pdf, retrieved 31 July 2013 | ||
Administration
- Town Mayor: 豊田征夫 Yukuyo Toyoda (Seventh Mayor of Haga, Mayor since 18 May 2007)
- Town Deputy Mayor: 坪川幹雄 Mikio Tsubokawa (Twelfth Deputy Mayor of Haga, Deputy Mayor since 1 October 2011)
- Superintendent of Education: 見目政子 Masako Kenmoku (Seventh Superintendent of Education, Superintendent of Education since 11 November 2012) [5]
Transport
Roads
- Major Roads: Japan National Route 123.
- Tochigi Prefectural Roads: 61, 64, 69, 154, 156, 165, 255, 388.
- Roadside stations: Roadside Station Haga.[6]
Buses
JR Bus Kantō: Sakushin Gakuin-mae – Twin Ring Motegi via Utsunomiya Station and Motegi Station, Sakushin Gakuin mae – Saga-Onsen Roman no Yu via Utsunomiya Station.[7]
Heliports
Tochigi Heliport[8]
Industry
Major companies located at Haga-machi industrial complex include: [9]
- Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
- Honda Engineering Co., Ltd.
- Kawasaki Microelectronics, Inc.
- Showa Corporation
- Marujun Co., Ltd.
- F-Tech Inc.
- Yanagawa Seiki Co., Ltd.
- AutoTechnicJapan Co., Ltd.
- Kandenko Co., Ltd.
- Kotobukido
- Sannotec
Notable people
Notable people born in Haga include:
- Yukiko Akaba, long distance runner.
- Mammoth Okada, kickboxer
References
- ↑ "人のうごき The Movement of People Summary". http://www.town.haga.tochigi.jp/. June 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ↑ "鬼怒川・小貝川の概要 River Kinu and River Kokaigawa Summary". http://www.ktr.mlit.go.jp/. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ↑ "芳賀町の花・木・鳥 The Flower, Tree and Bird of Hagamachi Summary". http://ww3.town.haga.tochigi.jp//. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ↑ "人のうごき The Movement of People Summary". http://www.town.haga.tochigi.jp/. June 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ↑ "歴代町長・副町長・収入役・教育長 Historical Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Treasurers and Superintendents of Education" (PDF). http://www.town.haga.tochigi.jp/. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ↑ "道の駅はが Roadside station Haga". http://www.michinoeki-haga.gr.jp/. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ↑ "一般バス路線図 General Bus Route Maps". http://www.jrbuskanto.co.jp/. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ↑ "栃木ヘリポートの概要 Tochigi Heliport Summary". http://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ↑ "立地企業一覧y". http://www.hokoren.com/. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
External links
Media related to Haga, Tochigi at Wikimedia Commons
- Haga official website (Japanese)
- Roadside station Haga official website (Japanese)