Hashima, Gifu

Hashima (羽島市, Hashima-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019, the city had an estimated population of 67,909 in 26,327 households,[1] and a population density of 1300 persons per km2, in 26,367 households. The total area of the city is 53.66 square kilometres (20.72 sq mi).

This article is about the city. For the district, see Hashima District, Gifu.
Hashima
羽島市
City
Hashima City Hall
Hashima City Hall
Flag of Hashima
Flag
Official seal of Hashima
Seal
Location of Hashima in Gifu Prefecture
Location of Hashima in Gifu Prefecture
Hashima is located in Japan
Hashima
Hashima
 
Coordinates: 35°19′11.8″N 136°42′11.8″E
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu
PrefectureGifu
Area
 • Total53.66 km2 (20.72 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2019)
 • Total67,909
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
City symbols 
- TreeJuniperus chinensis L. 'Kaizuka'
- FlowerMino Chrysanthemum
Phone number058-392-1111
Address55 Takehana-chō, Hashima-shi, Gifu-ken 501-6292
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

Hashima is located in the Nōbi Plain of southwest Gifu Prefecture, with the Kiso River to the east and the Nagara River to the west. Much of the city area is low-lying and subject to frequent flooding.

Climate

The city has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Hashima is 15.5 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1849 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.1 °C.[2]

Neighbouring municipalities

Demographics

Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Hashima has recently plateaued after a long period of growth.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1970 48,075—    
1980 56,975+18.5%
1990 61,460+7.9%
2000 64,713+5.3%
2010 67,197+3.8%
2020 65,649−2.3%

History

The area around Hashima was part of traditional Mino Province. During the Edo period, most of the area was divided between territory under the control of Owari Domain, and tenryō territory under the direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate. During the post-Meiji restoration cadastral reforms, the area was organised into Hashima District, Gifu. On July 1, 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system, the town of Takenohana was created. On April 1, 1954 Takenohana merged with nine neighbouring villages to form the city of Hashima.[4]

Government

Hashima has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 18 members.[5]

Economy

Hashima is a regional commercial center, with agriculture and light industry, notably that of woven cloth dominating the local economy.[6]

Education

Hashima has eight public elementary schools and five public middle schools operated by the city government, and one public high school operated by the Gifu Prefectural Board of Education. The prefecture also operates one special education school. The Gifu College of Nursing is located in Hashima.

Transportation
Gifu-Hashima Station

Railway

Highway

References
  1. Hashima City official statistics(in Japanese)
  2. Hashima climate data
  3. Hashima population statistics
  4. Hashima City Tourist Information home page(in Japanese)
  5. Hashima City Council home page(in Japanese)
  6. Campbell, Allen; Nobel, David S (1993). Japan: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. Kodansha. p. 507. ISBN 406205938X.
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