Akiruno, Tokyo

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Location of Akiruno in Tokyo.
Location of Akiruno in Tokyo.

Akiruno (Japanese: あきる野市; -shi) is a city located in Tokyo, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 79,547 and the density of 1,084.63 persons per km². The total area is 73.34 km².

The city was founded on September 1, 1995.

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The city was established in 1995 by merger of Akigawa City and Itsukaichi Town.

Akigawa City was established as Akita Town in 1955 by merger of Higashi-akiru, Nishi-akiru, and Tasai, then promoted to a city and renamed in 1972.

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