Arakawa, Tokyo
special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arakawa (荒川区, Arakawa-ku) is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan.[1]
Arakawa
荒川区 | |
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Arakawa City | |
Coordinates: 35°44′N 139°47′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kantō |
Prefecture | Tokyo Metropolis |
Government | |
• Mayor | Taichiro Nishikawa (since November 2004) |
Area | |
• Total | 10.16 km2 (3.92 sq mi) |
Population (May 1, 2015) | |
• Total | 208,763 |
• Density | 20,550/km2 (53,200/sq mi) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Cherry blossom |
• Flower | Azalea |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
City hall address | Arakawa 2-2-3, Arakawa, Tokyo 116-8501 |
Website | www |
The municipality calls itself "Arakawa City" in English.[2]
Arakawa is in east-central Tokyo. It borders Taitō on the south. Kita is on the ward's western border. Adachi is on the norther border. Katsushika is on the east. Sumida are on the southeast border.
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