Hasuda, Saitama

Hasuda
蓮田市
City

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Location of Hasuda in Saitama Prefecture
Hasuda

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°0′N 139°40′E / 36.000°N 139.667°ECoordinates: 36°0′N 139°40′E / 36.000°N 139.667°E
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Saitama Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Kazunobu Nakano (since May 2006)
Area
  Total 27.27 km2 (10.53 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2011)
  Total 63,796
  Density 2,300/km2 (6,100/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Benthamidia florida
- Flower Nymphaea
Website Hasuda

Hasuda (蓮田市 Hasuda-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It was founded on October 1, 1972.

As of April 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 63,796, with 25,546 households, and a population density of 2,339.42 persons per km². The total area is 27.27 km².

On March 31, 2010, Hasuda was to be merged with the neighboring town of Shiraoka (from Minamisaitama District).[1] However, it was canceled shortly after Shiraoka managed to grow its population to 50,000 people, qualifying it as a city.

Transportation

History

It is said people have lived from about 30,000 years ago, many in the city shell mound ruins of dwellings, and the like are left. In addition, the city's high ground around the Middle Ages of the samurai castles traces of people's lives can be seen traces and remains.

Education

kindergarten:

References

External links

Media related to Hasuda, Saitama at Wikimedia Commons