Shibuya
special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shibuya (渋谷, Shibuya-ku) is a special ward of Tokyo, Japan. It is a very important area for commerce and business. It also has the two busiest railway stations in the world, Shinjuku Station and Shibuya Station. As of 2020, it has an population of about 231,043, and a population density of 15,290.7 people per km2 (39,603/sq mi). The total area is 15.11 km2 (5.83 sq mi).[1]
Shibuya
渋谷区 | |
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| Shibuya City | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Shibuya in Tokyo | |
| Coordinates: 35°39′34″N 139°42′02″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Tokyo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ken Hasebe (since April 2015) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.11 km2 (5.83 sq mi) |
| Population (10 April 2020) | |
| • Total | 231,043 |
| • Density | 15,290.7/km2 (39,603/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| City office | Shibuya 1-18-21, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8010 |
| Website | www |
Shibuya is famous for its scramble crossing, which is called Shibuya Crossing.
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