is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

Neighbouring municipalities

  • Naha
  • Nanjō
  • Nishihara
  • Tomigusuku
  • Yaese
  • Yonabaru

Culture

Haebaru Town Museum

The Haebaru Town Museum is located in the Kiyan district of Haebaru directly west of the site of the Haebaru Japanese Army Hospital. The museum features a reproduction of the facilities of the dugout bunkers that were used for the army hospital. In addition to other wartime artifacts, the museum has exhibits on traditional pre-war Okinawan life and overseas emigrants from the town.

Education

Municipal junior high schools:

  • Haebaru Junior High School (南風原中学校)
  • Nansei Junior High School (南星中学校)

Municipal elementary schools:

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  • Haebaru