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Kitakawabe, Saitama

Kitakawabe
北川辺
Former municipality
Location of Kitakawabe in Saitama Prefecture
Location of Kitakawabe in Saitama Prefecture
Kitakawabe is located in Japan
Kitakawabe
Kitakawabe
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 36°11′N 139°40′E / 36.183°N 139.667°E / 36.183; 139.667Coordinates: 36°11′N 139°40′E / 36.183°N 139.667°E / 36.183; 139.667
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Saitama Prefecture
District Kitasaitama
Merged March 23, 2010
(now part of Kazo)
Area
 • Total 21.00 km2 (8.11 sq mi)
Population (June 1, 2009)
 • Total 12,763
 • Density 608/km2 (1,570/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Ume
 • Flower Iris
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Kitakawabe

Kitakawabe (北川辺町 Kitakawabe-machi?) was a town located in Kitasaitama District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

As of June 1, 2009, the town had an estimated population of 12,763 and a density of 608 persons per km². The total area was 21.00 km².

On March 23, 2010, Kitakawabe, along with the towns of Kisai and Ōtone (all from Kitasaitama District), was merged into the expanded city of Kazo. Kitasaitama District was dissolved as a result of this merger.



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