Hasami, Nagasaki

Hasami
波佐見町
Town

Hasami Pottery Village panorama

Location of Hasami in Nagasaki Prefecture
Hasami

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°8′1″N 129°53′58″E / 33.13361°N 129.89944°E / 33.13361; 129.89944Coordinates: 33°8′1″N 129°53′58″E / 33.13361°N 129.89944°E / 33.13361; 129.89944
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Nagasaki Prefecture
District Higashisonogi
Area
  Total 55.97 km2 (21.61 sq mi)
Population (January 1, 2009)
  Total 15,033
  Density 270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.town.hasami.nagasaki.jp

Hasami (波佐見町 Hasami-chō) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is known, along with neighboring Arita, Saga Prefecture for its china manufacturing.

As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 15,033 and a density of 269 persons per km². The total area is 55.97 km².


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