Ōtone, Saitama

Ōtone (大利根町, Ōtone-machi) was a town located in Kitasaitama District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Ōtone

大利根町
Former municipality
Location of Ōtone in Saitama Prefecture
Ōtone
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 36°8′N 139°40′E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureSaitama Prefecture
DistrictKitasaitama
MergedMarch 23, 2010
(now part of Kazo)
Area
  Total24.47 km2 (9.45 sq mi)
Population
 (June 1, 2008)
  Total14,855
  Density607.07/km2 (1,572.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
WebsiteŌtone

As of January 1, 2008, the town had an estimated population of 14,855 and a density of 607.07 persons per km². The total area was 24.47 km².[1]

On March 23, 2010, Ōtone, along with the towns of Kisai, Kitakawabe (all from Kitasaitama District), was merged into the expanded city of Kazo. Kitasaitama District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

References

  1. Town Office website retrieved on August 23, 2009 Archived March 29, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
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