Hanishina district

Hanishina district encompasses 53.64 square kilometers of land within Nagano Prefecture, containing the town of Sakaki and several residential communities.

The establishment of Hanishina district on January 4, 1879, marked a significant administrative reorganization during the early years of the Meiji period in Japan.

The town of Sakaki within Hanishina district maintains regular community gatherings and traditional festivals that connect residents through shared local customs.

The district provides essential administrative services to its 16,742 residents while maintaining a population density of 312 persons per square kilometer.

Recent administrative changes in 2003 reshaped the district's boundaries when Togura merged with Kamiyamada and Koshoku to form the new city of Chikuma.

Location: Nagano Prefecture

Inception: January 4, 1879

GPS coordinates: 36.46251,138.18256

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:28