Hamakita-ku (浜北区) was a ward in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is bordered by Tenryū-ku, Higashi-ku, Naka-ku and the city of Iwata. The Tenryū River and the Akaishi Mountains form natural boundaries for the ward.
Hamakita
浜北区 | |
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Hamakita Ward | |
Coordinates: 34°46′30″N 137°48′56″E / 34.77500°N 137.81556°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Chūbu |
Prefecture | Shizuoka |
City | Hamamatsu |
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• Total | 66.50 km2 (25.68 sq mi) |
Population (December 1, 2019) | |
• Total | 98,442 |
• Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Phone number | 053-926-1111 |
Address | Nishimisono 6-banchi, Hamakita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 434-8550 |
Website | Hamakita-ku home page |
Hamakita Ward was established on April 1, 2007. As of 2009, it had a population of 90,817 persons in an area of 66.51 km2, with a population density of 1370 persons per km2.
Transportation
editRailroads
editCentral Station: Hamakita Station
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editGovernment
editHamakita Ward Office
editThe ward office is located at 6 Nishimisono. The hall is split into north and south halls and the south hall was previously used as Kitahama Village Hall. The north hall was built as a result of five municipalities merged to form the town of Hamakita and later become the city of Hamakita.
Districts within Hamakita Ward
editHamana District (浜名地区)
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Hamakita District (北浜地区)
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Nakase District (中瀬地区)
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Akasa District (赤佐地区)
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Aratama District (麁玉地区)
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External links
editWikimedia Commons has media related to Hamakita-ku, Hamamatsu.
- 浜松市浜北区 (in Japanese)