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Hannō
is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 79,123 in 35,440 households and a population density of 410 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Hannō is located on the southern border of Saitama Prefecture, bordered by the Tokyo to the south and the Chichibu region to the west. Both the Iruma River and the Koma River flow through the city. Hannō is mainly made up of urban and suburban areas, surrounded by mountains and rivers. Surrounding municipalities Saitama Prefecture * Iruma * Sayama * Hidaka * Chichibu * Tokigawa * Yokoze * Ogose * Moroyama Tokyo Metropolis * Oume * Okutama Climate Hannō has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Hannō is 12.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1408 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saitama Prefecture
is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Saitama Prefecture has a population of 7,338,536 (1 January 2020) and has a geographic area of 3,797 km2 (1,466 sq mi). Saitama Prefecture borders Tochigi Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture to the north, Nagano Prefecture to the west, Yamanashi Prefecture to the southwest, Tokyo to the south, Chiba Prefecture to the southeast, and Ibaraki Prefecture to the northeast. Saitama is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, with other major cities including Kawaguchi, Kawagoe, and Tokorozawa. Saitama Prefecture is part of the Greater Tokyo Area, the most populous metropolitan area in the world, and many of its cities are described as bedroom communities and suburbs of Tokyo with many residents commuting into the city each day. History According to ''Sendai Kuji Hongi'' (''Kujiki''), Chichibu was one of 137 provinces during the reign of Emperor Sujin. Chichibu Province was in western Saitama. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iruma River
The , is a river in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is long and has a watershed of . The river rises from Mount Ōmochi in Hannō, Saitama and flows to the Arakawa River at Kawagoe, Saitama is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 353,214 in 162,210 households and a population density of 3200 persons per km². The total area of the city is . The city is known locally as after the old name .... References External links Rivers of Saitama Prefecture Rivers of Japan {{Japan-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iruma District, Saitama
is a district located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. In the 2005 census reports, the district has an estimated population of 89,552. The total area is 89.77 km2. The district consists of three towns: * Miyoshi * Moroyama * Ogose District timeline *April 9, 1972: The town of Fukuoka gains city status and is renamed Kamifukuoka. *April 10, 1972: The town of Fujimi gains city status. *September 1, 1976: The town of Sakado gains city status. *September 1, 1991: The town of Tsurugashima gains city status. *October 1, 1991: The town of Hidaka gains city status. *January 1, 2005: The village of Naguri merges with the city of Hannō. *October 1, 2005: The town of Ōi merges with the city of Kamifukuoka was a city A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. ... to create the new city of Fuj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okutama, Tokyo
is a town located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 4,949, and a population density of 22 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Okutama is located in the Okutama Mountains of far western Tokyo. It is geographically the largest municipality in Tokyo. Mount Kumotori, Tokyo's highest peak at 2017 m, divides Okutama from the Okuchichibu region of the neighboring Saitama and Yamanashi Prefectures. Tokyo's northernmost and westernmost points lie in Okutama, as does Lake Okutama, an important source of water for Tokyo, situated above the Ogōchi Dam in the town. Mountains *Mount Kumotori *:Mount Kumotori, at 2017 m is the highest mountain in Tokyo and the westernmost place of Tokyo. Many plants grow here during the summer, most notably the tsuga. From the summit, there is a clear view of Mount Fuji and the Okuchichibu Mountains. *Mount Mitō *:Because it was forbidden to enter Mount Mitō during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moroyama, Saitama
is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 33,178 in 15,888 households and a population density of 970 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Located in central Saitama Prefecture, Moroyama is approximately 50 kilometers from downtown Tokyo. The town straddles the Hachioji Tectonic Line where the Chichibu Mountains and the Kanto Plain meet, with gentle mountains in the west with an elevation of about 300–400 meters above sea level. From the central part to the eastern part, the town consists of flat land with an elevation of about 60 meters above sea level. Approximately 40 percent of the town area is forest and mountains, with a portion within the borders of the Kuroyama Prefectural Nature Park. Surrounding municipalities Saitama Prefecture * Sakado * Hidaka *Hannō * Ogose * Hatoyama Climate Moroyama has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogose, Saitama
is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 11,352 in 5038 households and a population density of 280 persons per km². The total area of the town is . The town is famous for its Prunus mume orchards. Geography Ogose is located in central Saitama Prefecture, approximately 50 kilometers from downtown Tokyo. Surrounding municipalities Saitama Prefecture *Hannō * Moroyama * Tokigawa * Hatoyama Climate Ogose has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Ogose is 13.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1746 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around 2.3 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Ogose peaked around the year 2000 and has declined since. History Ogose town was created w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yokoze, Saitama
270px, Mount Bukō is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 8,106 in 3347 households and a population density of 172 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Located in western Saitama Prefecture to the north of Mount Bukō, Yokoze is in the southeast portion of the Chichibu Plains. It is only 1.5 kilometers from the center of the city of Chichibu. Most of the town is mountainous with some flat land in the Yokose River basin that runs northwest of the town, where the main population concentration and town hall are located. Surrounding municipalities Saitama Prefecture * Chichibu * Hannō * Tokigawa Climate Yokoze has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Yokoze is 12.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1746 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokigawa, Saitama
is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 10,880 in 4750 households and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Tokigawa is located in central Saitama Prefecture. Surrounding municipalities Saitama Prefecture *Hannō *Chichibu *Ogawa * Hatoyama * Ranzan * Higashichibu * Yokoze * Ogose Climate Tokigawa has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Tokigawa is 13.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1746 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around 2.3 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Tokigawa peaked around the year 2000 and has declined slightly in the decades since. History The villages of Myōkaku and Tamagawa were created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chichibu, Saitama
is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 61,159 in 26,380 households and a population density of . The total area of the city is . Geography Chichibu is in the westernmost part of Saitama. Unlike other parts of the prefecture, it is largely mountainous and the population is concentrated in river terraces along the Arakawa River. It is Saitama's largest municipality in terms of surface area and shares borders with Tokyo, Yamanashi, Nagano and Gunma Prefectures. A large portion of the city belongs to Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. Because the region is not suitable for growing rice, many people have traditionally depended on sericulture farming. Limestone from Mount Bukō, which rises south of the city center, is another major source of income for the region. The city is shifting its focus toward sightseeing, taking advantages of its rich natural environment and relative closeness to the Tokyo metropolitan area. The city is al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hidaka, Saitama
is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 55,294 in 24,328 households and a population density of 1200 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Hidaka is located in south-central Saitama Prefecture. Surrounding municipalities Saitama Prefecture * Kawagoe * Sakado * Hannō * Tsurugashima * Sayama * Moroyama Climate Hidaka has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Hidaka is 14.3 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1427 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.2 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.4 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Hidaka has remained relatively stable over the past 30 years. History The area of modern-day Hidaka was part of ancient Koma District, Musashi Provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayama, Saitama
is a Cities of Japan, city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 149,826 in 69,859 households and a population density of 3100 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Sayama is located in south-central Saitama Prefecture, on the alluvial lowland of the Iruma River, which flows through the city towards the northeast (toward Kawagoe) . The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Iruma Air Base is located in the south of the city hall, 90% of which is in Sayama city area (and only 10% in Iruma city area). Surrounding municipalities Saitama Prefecture * Kawagoe, Saitama, Kawagoe * Hannō, Saitama, Hannō * Tokorozawa, Saitama, Tokorozawa * Hidaka, Saitama, Hidaka * Iruma, Saitama, Iruma Climate Sayama has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Sayama is 14.3 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1485 mm with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iruma, Saitama
260px, Tea fields in Iruma 260px, Kasumi River in Iruma is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 147,166 in 66,516 households and a population density of 3300 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Located in the Sayama Highlands of far southern Saitama Prefecture, Iruma is bordered by Tokyo to the south. The Iruma River flows through the city. Surrounding municipalities Saitama Prefecture * Sayama * Hannō * Tokorozawa Tokyo Metropolis * Oume * Mizuho Climate Iruma has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Iruma is 14.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1481 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.9 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.2 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Iru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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