Hamanaka, Hokkaido
"Hamanaka" redirects here. For the surname, see Hamanaka (surname).
Hamanaka 浜中町 | |
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Town | |
Hamanaka town hall | |
Location of Hamanaka in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) | |
Hamanaka Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 43°5′N 145°8′E / 43.083°N 145.133°ECoordinates: 43°5′N 145°8′E / 43.083°N 145.133°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Hokkaido |
Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) |
District | Akkeshi |
Area | |
• Total | 427.68 km2 (165.13 sq mi) |
Population (December 31, 2007) | |
• Total | 6,974 |
• Density | 16/km2 (42/sq mi) |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
Website |
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Hamanaka (浜中町 Hamanaka-chō) is a town located in Akkeshi District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of December 31, 2007 it has an estimated population of 6,974 and an area of 427.68 km².
History
- 1906 Hamanaka Village is formed
- 1963 Hamanaka Village becomes Hamanaka Town
Noble people
- Monkey Punch is born in Hamanaka.
- Arsene Lupin III (fictional character) is born in Hamanaka.
- Fujiko Mine is same as Lupin III's hometown.
External links
- Media related to Hamanaka, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official town website (Japanese)
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