Hidaka, Saitama

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This article is about the city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. For other places with this name, see Hidaka.

**Hidaka**
**日高市**
Hidaka's location in Saitama, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Saitama
Physical characteristics
Area	47.50 km² (18.34 sq mi)
Population (as of 2005)
Total	54,404
Density	1,145 /km² (2,966 /sq mi)
Location	35°54′N, 139°20′E
Symbols
Tree	Osmanthus
Flower	Lespedeza
Bird	Common Kingfisher
Hidaka Government Office
Official website: Hidaka

Hidaka (日高市, Hidaka-shi^?) is a city located in Saitama, Japan.

As of April 1, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 54,404 (19,480 households) and a population density of 1,145 persons per km². The total area is 47.50 km².

The city was founded on October 1, 1991 after gaining the city status alone.

The city is served by Komagawa and Musashi-Takahagi Stations on the JR Kawagoe Line.

[edit] History

1889-04-01 - Three villages of Komagawa, Koma and Takahagi founded in Koma District
1896-03-29 - Koma District abolishes and the villages join Iruma District
1955-02-11 - Komagawa and Koma merge to form town of Hidaka.
1956-09-20 - Hidaka and Takahagi merge to form new town of Hidaka.
1991-10-01 - The town gains city status.