Hidaka, Saitama

Hidaka (日高市, Hidaka-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 56,454, and a population density of 1190 persons per km². Its total area is 47.48 square kilometres (18.33 sq mi).

Hidaka

日高市
City
Hidaka city hall
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Location of Hidaka in Saitama Prefecture
Hidaka
 
Coordinates: 35°54′28.1″N 139°20′20.7″E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureSaitama Prefecture
Government
 • MayorTeruo Yagasaki (since April 2012)
Area
 • Total47.48 km2 (18.33 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2016)
 • Total56,454
 • Density1,190/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeOsmanthus
- FlowerLespedeza
- BirdCommon kingfisher
Phone number042-989-2111
Address1020 Minami-Hirasawa, Hidaka-shi, Saitama-ken 350-1292
Websitehttp://www.city.hidaka.lg.jp/
Kinchakuda Spider Lily

Geography

Hidaka is located in south-central Saitama Prefecture.

Surrounding municipalities

History

The area of modern-day Hidaka was part of ancient Koma District, mentioned in records dating from 716 AD as a place of resettlement for refugees from the Tang invasion of the Kingdom of Goguryeo on the Korean peninsula in 668 AD.

During the Edo period, the area developed as Takahagi-shuku, a post station on the Nikkō Wakiōkan highway linking Edo with Nikkō. The three villages of Komagawa, Koma and Takahagi were established within Koma District with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. In 1896 Koma District was abolished, becoming part of Iruma District. On February 11, 1955 Komagawa and Koma merged to create the town of Hidaka. Takahagi joined Hidaka on September 20, 1956. Hidaka was elevated to city status on October 1, 1991.

Economy

The economy of Hidaka remains primarily agricultural, with some light manufacturing. A number of housing districts have been built near the train stations, as the city is increasing a bedroom community for Tokyo metropolis to the south.

Education

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Sister city relations

Local attractions

References
  1. "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Archived from the original on 4 January 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
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