Hatano [town] - Hatano

Japanese: 畑野[町] - はたの

An old town in the central eastern part of Sado Island, Sado County, Niigata Prefecture. The northwestern part occupies a corner of the Kuninaka Plain. Rice cultivation is thriving. A bus service runs from Ryotsu in Sado City. The town produces fruit trees and forest products, and also engages in fishing. It is home to Hase Temple. In March 2004, Ryotsu City merged with Sado County's Aikawa Town, Sawada Town, Kanai Town, Niiho Village, Hamo Town, Mano Town, Ogi Town, and Akadomari Village to form Sado City. 66.41 ^km2. Population: 5,305 (2003).

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Japanese:

新潟県佐渡郡，佐渡島中東部の旧町。北西部は国中(くになか)平野の一角を占める。米作が盛ん。佐渡市両津からバスが通じる。果樹，林産物を産し，漁業も行う。長谷(はせ)寺がある。2004年３月両津市，佐渡郡相川町，佐和田町，金井町，新穂村，羽茂町，真野町，小木町，赤泊村と合併し，佐渡市となる。66.41km²。5305人（2003）。

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