Higashiyamato, Tokyo
| Higashiyamato 東大和市 | |||
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 Location of Higashiyamato in Tokyo Metropolis | |||
  Higashiyamato
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| Coordinates: 35°44′43″N 139°25′36″E / 35.74528°N 139.42667°ECoordinates: 35°44′43″N 139°25′36″E / 35.74528°N 139.42667°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Tokyo Metropolis | ||
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| • Total | 13.54 km2 (5.23 sq mi) | ||
| Population (June 1, 2010) | |||
| • Total | 82,195 | ||
| • Density | 6,070/km2 (15,700/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Zelkova serrata | ||
| - Flower | Azalea | ||
| Phone number | 042-563-2111 | ||
| Address | Chuo 3 chome, Higashiyamato-shi, Tokyo-to 207-8585 | ||
| Website | Hiashiyamato city official HP | ||
Higashiyamato (東大和市 Higashiyamato-shi) is a city located in the western end of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.
As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 82,195 and a population density of 6,070 persons per km². The total area is 13.54 km².
Geography
Higashiyamato is approximately in the north-center of Tokyo Metropolis, on the Musashino Terrace.
Surrounding municipalities
- Higashimurayama, Tokyo
- Musashimurayama, Tokyo
- Tachikawa, Tokyo
- Kodaira, Tokyo
- Tokorozawa, Saitama
History
The area of present day Higashiyamato was part of ancient Musashi Province.
The in post-Meiji Restoration cadastral reform of April 1, 1889, Takagi Village was established within Kanagawa Prefecture. The entire district was transferred to the control of Tokyo Prefecture on April 1, 1893. Takagi Village merges with five neighboring villages to form Yamato Village on November 1, 1919. It was elevated to town status on May 3, 1954 and renamed as Higashiyamato on its promotion to a city, on October 1, 1970.
Economy
Higashiyamato is primary a regional commercial center, and a bedroom community for central Tokyo.
Transportation
Railroad
- Seibu Railway – Seibu Haijima Line
- Higashiyamatoshi
- Tama Toshi Monorail Line
Education
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates public high schools.
Sister city relations
– Yamato, Fukushima, Japan
Noted people from Higashiyamato
- Yūya Yagira – actor
- Hisashi Iwakuma – professional baseball player
- Akihiro Hayashi – professional soccer player
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Higashiyamato, Tokyo. |
- Higashiyamato City official website (Japanese)
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