Sumida, Tokyo
special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sumida (墨田区, Sumida-ku) is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. The population was 256,274 in 2015.[2]
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Sumida
墨田区 | |
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Sumida City | |
From left: Sumida City Office, Tokyo Skytree, and Asahi Breweries headquarters | |
![]() Location of Sumida in Tokyo Metropolis | |
Coordinates: 35°42′N 139°49′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kantō |
Prefecture | Tokyo Metropolis |
Government | |
• Mayor | Tōru Yamamoto |
Area | |
• Total | 13.77 km2 (5.32 sq mi) |
Population (October 1, 2020[1]) | |
• Total | 272,085 |
• Density | 19,759/km2 (51,180/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 1-23-20 Azumabashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-8640 |
Website | www |
Symbols | |
Flower | Azalea |
Tree | Cherry blossom |
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On 15 March 1947, the ward of Sumida was formed by combining the wards of Honjo and Mukojima.[3]