Hazu Explained

Hazu
Native Name Lang:ja
Settlement Type:Former municipality
Seal Type:Emblem
Pushpin Map:Japan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Japan
Coordinates:34.8°N 145°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Japan
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Chūbu (Tōkai)
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Aichi Prefecture
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Hazu
Extinct Title:Merged
Extinct Date:April 1, 2011
(now part of Nishio)
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:26.05
Population Total:12,351
Population As Of:February 1, 2010
Population Density Km2:474.13
Timezone1:JST
Utc Offset1:+09:00
Blank Name Sec1:City hall address
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was a town located in Hazu District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

As of May 1, 2004, the village had an estimated population of 12,351 and a population density of 474.13 persons per km2. Its total area was 26.05 km2.

Isshiki was a coastal settlement in southern Aichi Prefecture, on Mikawa Bay. The town economy was based on commercial fishing, and seasonal tourism, with parts of the town within the borders of the Mikawa Wan Quasi-National Park. The modern town was founded in 1889, and expanded in 1906 and 1926 by merging with adjacent villages. There is a theme park called "Aichi Kodomo no Kuni" (Aichi Children's Land) with a swimming pool, a camp, walking course, and a small zoo.

On April 1, 2011, Hazu, along with the towns of Isshiki and Kira (all from Hazu District), was merged into the expanded city of Nishio. Hazu District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

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