Kodaira, Tokyo

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Kodaira
小平市
Location of Kodaira
Kodaira's location in Tokyo, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Tokyo
Physical characteristics
Area 20.46 km² (7.90 sq mi)
Population (as of 2007)
     Total 181,560
     Density 8,873 /km² (22,981 /sq mi)
Symbols
Symbol of Kodaira
Symbol of Kodaira
Kodaira Government Office
Official website: Kodaira
Kodaira redirects here. Kodaira is also the surname of mathematician Kunihiko Kodaira.

Kodaira (小平市; -shi) is a city located in the western region of Tokyo, Japan.

The city has an estimated population of 181,560 and a density of 8,873.90 persons per km² as of January, 2007. The total area is 20.46 km².

The biggest employer in the area is Bridgestone, the tyre company. There are several quaint restaurants and bars (izakaya).

Kodaira station is the most recognized train station serving the area, however there are several other train stations in Kodaira. They are mostly operated by the private company Seibu Railway.

The city was founded on October 1, 1962.

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[edit] Universities

Tsuda College, Kaetsu University, Musashino Art University, Korea University, and parts of Hitotsubashi University, Waseda University (The oldest University in Japan) and an associated dormitory are located in this city.

[edit] Primary and secondary schools

Kodaira operates public elementary and junior high schools.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates public high schools.

  • Kodaira High School [1]
  • Kodaira South High School [2]
  • Kodaira West High School [3]

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Coordinates: 35°43′43″N, 139°28′39″E