Hikari, Chiba

Hikari (光町, Hikari-machi) was a town located in Sōsa District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Hikari (near Arai)

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,055 and a density of 361.90 persons per km². The total area was 33.31 km².

On March 27, 2006, Hikari, along with the town of Yokoshiba (from Sanbu District), was merged to create the town of Yokoshibahikari. The new town is in Sanbu District; Sōsa District was dissolved as a result of this merger.


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