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Arakawa, Tokyo
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]
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Arakawa
荒川区 | |
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Arakawa City | |
![]() Sumida River from Suijin Bridge in Arakawa | |
![]() Location of Arakawa in Tokyo Metropolis | |
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 |
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The municipality calls itself "Arakawa City" in English.[2]