Kitakawabe, Saitama

Kitakawabe
北川辺
Former municipality

Location of Kitakawabe in Saitama Prefecture
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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