Higashikurume, Tokyo
| Higashikurume 東久留米市 | ||
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 Location of Higashikurume in Tokyo Metropolis | ||
  Higashikurume
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| Coordinates: 35°45′N 139°32′E / 35.750°N 139.533°ECoordinates: 35°45′N 139°32′E / 35.750°N 139.533°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Tokyo Metropolis | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Kazuhiko Baba | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.92 km2 (4.99 sq mi) | |
| Population (February 1, 2013) | ||
| • Total | 115,825 | |
| • Density | 8,964/km2 (23,220/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| - Tree | Ginkgo | |
| - Flower | Azalea | |
| - Bird | Azure-winged Magpie | |
| Phone number | 042-470-7777 | |
| Address | 3-3-1 Hon-cho, Higashikurume-shi, Tokyo 203-8555 | |
| Website |
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Higashikurume (東久留米市 Higashikurume-shi ) is a city located in western Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.
As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 116,006 and a population density of 8,980 persons per km². The total area is 12.92 km².
Geography
Higashikurume is approximately in the north-center of Tokyo Metropolis, on the Musashino Terrace.
Surrounding municipalities
- Kiyose, Tokyo
- Higashimurayama, Tokyo
- Kodaira, Tokyo
- Nishitokyo, Tokyo
- Niiza, Saitama
History
The area of present day Higashikurume was part of ancient Musashi Province. The in post-Meiji Restoration cadastral reform of April 1, 1889, Kurume Village were established within Kitatama District of Kanagawa Prefecture. The entire district was transferred to the control of Tokyo Prefecture on April 1, 1893. The area began development after connection to central Tokyo was established by the Musashino Railway from 1915. In 1956, the village of Kurume attained town status. In the 1960s and 1970s, the population rapidly expanded with the construction of large public housing estates. The city was founded on October 1, 1970.
Economy
Higashikurume is primary a regional commercial center, and a bedroom community for central Tokyo. Factories of the Daiwa Seiko Corporation, Coca-Cola, Yamazaki Baking Company Limited are also located in the city.
Transportation
Rail
Education
Higashikurume is the site for Tokyo Gakugei University's International Student Dormitory, as well as the private Christian Academy in Japan.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates public high schools.
Notable people from Higashikurume
- Ken Akamatsu, manga artist
- Akihiro Gono, mixed martial arts fighter
- Taichi Kokubun, musician
- Hekiru Shiina, singer
- SoulJa (rapper), musician
- Papaya Suzuki, musician
- Hinano Yoshikawa, fashion model and actress
References
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External links
- Higashikurume City official website (Japanese)
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