Akiruno, Tokyo
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Akiruno's location in Tokyo, Japan. |
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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.
[edit] External links
- Akiruno official website in Japanese
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