Fuchū, Hiroshima

Fuchu
府中市
City

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Location of Fuchu in Hiroshima Prefecture
Fuchu

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°33′54″N 133°14′31″E / 34.56500°N 133.24194°ECoordinates: 34°33′54″N 133°14′31″E / 34.56500°N 133.24194°E
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku (San'yō)
Prefecture Hiroshima Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Yoshikazu Itoh (since May 2002)
Area
  Total 195.71 km2 (75.56 sq mi)
Population (May 1, 2011)
  Total 43,932
  Density 224.47/km2 (581.4/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Cherry blossom
- Flower Hydrangea
Address 315 Fukawacho, Fuchu-shi, Hiroshima-ken
726-8601
Phone number 0847-43-7111

Fuchū (府中市 Fuchū-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It was originally the capital of the former Bingo Province. The city was founded on March 31, 1954. Fuchū, Tokyo became a city the following day.

As of May 1, 2011, population data, the city has an estimated population of 43,932, with 17,602 households and a population density of 224.47 people per km². The total area is 195.71 km².

On April 1, 2004, the town of Jōge (from Kōnu District) was merged into Fuchū.

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