Hasunuma, Chiba

Hasunuma (蓮沼村, Hasunuma-mura) was a village located in Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Hasunuma
蓮沼村
Former municipality
Location of Hasunuma in Chiba Prefecture
Location of Hasunuma in Chiba Prefecture
Hasunuma is located in Japan
Hasunuma
Hasunuma
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35.583°N 140.483°E / 35.583; 140.483
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureChiba Prefecture
DistrictSanbu
MergedMarch 27, 2006
(now part of Sanmu)
Area
  Total9.72 km2 (3.75 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2004)
  Total4,846
  Density499/km2 (1,290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
BirdPlover
FlowerSunflower
TreePodocarpaceae

Hasunuma Village was formed on April 1, 1889, within Musha District. Musha District became part of Sanbu District from April 1, 1897.

On March 27, 2006, Hasunuma, along with the towns of Matsuo, Narutō and Sanbu (all from Sanbu District), was merged to create the city of Sanmu, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.

As of April 1, 2004, (the last census data prior to the merger) the village had an estimated population of 4,846 and a population density of 499 persons per km2. The total area was 9.72 km2.

Notable people

Takamasa Suzuki, former professional baseball player


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