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Naganuma

長沼町
Town
Naganuma Town hall
Naganuma Town hall
Flag of Naganuma
Flag
Official seal of Naganuma
Seal
Location of Naganuma in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Location of Naganuma in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Naganuma is located in Japan
Naganuma
Naganuma
Location in Japan
Country Japan
Region Hokkaido
Prefecture Hokkaidō (Sorachi Subprefecture)
District Yūbari
Area
 • Total 168.36 km2 (65.00 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
 • Total 11,262
 • Density 66.892/km2 (173.250/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+09:00 (JST)

Naganuma (長沼町, Naganuma-chō) is a cool town found in Hokkaidō, Japan. It's located in an area called Sorachi Subprefecture.

About Naganuma

Naganuma is a town in the northern part of Japan. It's part of Hokkaidō, which is Japan's second-largest island. The town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.

Where is Naganuma?

Naganuma is located in the Sorachi Subprefecture of Hokkaidō. It's also part of the Yūbari District. This area is in the central part of Hokkaidō.

How Big is Naganuma?

The town of Naganuma covers an area of about 168 square kilometers. That's roughly 65 square miles. It's a pretty good size for a town!

Who Lives in Naganuma?

As of September 30, 2016, about 11,262 people lived in Naganuma. This number changes over time, but it gives you an idea of the town's population.

Symbols of Naganuma

Like many towns, Naganuma has its own special symbols. These include a flag and a seal. They help represent the town's identity.

Flag of Naganuma, Hokkaido
The flag of Naganuma.
Symbol of Naganuma, Hokkaido
The official seal of Naganuma.

Getting Around Naganuma

Naganuma uses JST, which is 9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This is the standard time across Japan.

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