| Hidaka 日高市 |
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|---|---|
| Area | |
| - Total | 47.50 km2 (18.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) |
54,404 |
| - Density | 1,145/km2 (2,965.5/sq mi) |
| City Symbols | |
| - Tree | Osmanthus |
| - Flower | Lespedeza |
| - Bird | Common Kingfisher |
| Website | Hidaka |
Hidaka (日高市 Hidaka-shi) is a city located in Saitama, Japan.
As of April 1, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 54,404 (19,480 households) and a population density of 1,145 persons per km². The total area is 47.50 km².
The city was founded on October 1, 1991 after gaining the city status alone.
The city is served by Komagawa and Musashi-Takahagi Stations on the JR Kawagoe Line.
History
- 1889-04-01 - Three villages of Komagawa, Koma and Takahagi founded in Koma District
- 1896-03-29 - Koma District abolishes and the villages join Iruma District
- 1955-02-11 - Komagawa and Koma merge to form town of Hidaka.
- 1956-09-20 - Hidaka and Takahagi merge to form new town of Hidaka.
- 1991-10-01 - The town gains city status.
External links
Media related to Hidaka, Saitama at Wikimedia Commons- Hidaka official website in Japanese
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