Namegawa

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Namegawa, Rural town in Hiki district, Japan

Namegawa spans across 29.68 square kilometers of land featuring plateaus and hills, with elevations ranging between 30 to 130 meters above sea level.

The establishment of Namegawa occurred on November 3, 1954, through the merger of Fukuda and Miyamae villages within the Hiki District of Saitama Prefecture.

Three rivers shape the geographical and social landscape of Namegawa: the Wada River in the north, Ichino River in the south, and Namegawa River through the center.

The town maintains three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, serving its population of approximately 19,594 residents across 8,029 households.

The temperature in Namegawa fluctuates from 2.7°C in January to 26.0°C in August, receiving an annual rainfall of 1,746 millimeters.

Location: Saitama Prefecture

Location: Hiki district

Inception: November 3, 1954

Shares border with: Kumagaya, Higashimatsuyama, Ranzan

Website: https://town.namegawa.saitama.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.06600,139.36097

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48

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