Population 14,336 (Feb 2016) | Region Kantō - Tree Japanese red pine Area 25.73 km² Local time Saturday 10:44 AM | |
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Weather 13°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 49% Humidity | ||
Hatoyama (鳩山町, Hatoyama-machi) is a town located in Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the town had an estimated population of 14,336 and a population density of 557 persons per km². Its total area was 25.73 square kilometres (9.93 sq mi). The JAXA Earth Observation Center is located in Hatoyama.
Contents
- Map of Hatoyama Hiki District Saitama Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Transportation
- References
Map of Hatoyama, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Ranzan is located at the geographic center of central Saitama Prefecture.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The village of Hatoyama was created on April 15, 1955 by the merger of the villages of Kamei and Imajuku. It was raised to town status on April 1, 1982.
Economy
The economy of Hatoyama is primarily agricultural, with rice predominating. Hitachi has a research facility located in Hatoyama.
Education
Transportation
Hatoyama is not on any passenger train network or national highway. The nearest train station is Takasaka in neighboring Higashimatsuyama. The nearest highway access point is the Tsurugashima Interchange on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in neighboring Tsurugashima.