Akiruno, Tokyo

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Akiruno
あきる野市
Location of Akiruno
Akiruno's location in Tokyo, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Tokyo
Physical characteristics
Area 73.34 km² (28.32 sq mi)
Population (as of 2008)
     Total 81,475
     Density 1,084 /km² (2,808 /sq mi)
Symbols
Akiruno Government Office

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

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 81,475 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.

[edit] History

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

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

[edit] Education

Akiruno operates public elementary and junior high schools.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates public high schools.

  • Akirudai High School [1]
  • Itsukaichi High School [2]

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Coordinates: 35°43′44″N, 139°17′39″E