is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 30, 2016, it has an estimated population of 6,120 and an area of 427.68 km2. History 1906: Hamanaka Village is formed. 1963: Hamanaka Village becomes Hamanaka Town. Climate Notable people Monkey Punch (Japanese manga artist Kazuhiko Katō (加藤一彦 Katō Kazuhiko). References External links Official Website Towns in Hokkaido