Abiko, Chiba

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Abiko City
我孫子市
Location of Abiko City
Abiko City's location in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kanto
Prefecture Chiba Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area 43.19 km²
Population (as of September 1, 2006)
     Total 133,195
Location 35°52′N, 140°01′E
Symbols
Tree Zelkova serrata
Flower Azalea
Bird Coot
Abiko City City Hall
Address 〒270-1192
Abiko-shi,
1858 Banchi
Phone number 04-7185-1111
Official website: Abiko City

Coordinates: 35°52′N, 140°01′E

Abiko (我孫子市 Abiko-shi?) is a city located in northwestern Chiba, Japan, part of the Greater Tokyo Area.

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[edit] History

Situated near the Teganuma (手賀沼) marsh area, in former times Abiko was as a stopping post on the Mito road (水戸街道 Mito kaidō), halfway between Kogane and Toride.

Abiko was incorporated as a town in 1955, and as a city on July 1, 1970.

Notable past and current residents include:

Abiko is also the home of the Yamashina Institute for Ornithology.

[edit] Point of Interests

  • Akebonoyama Park
  • Abiko City Museum of Birds
  • Abiko City Library

[edit] Transportation

Abiko Station is located on the Joban Line and Narita Line.

[edit] External links

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