Koshigaya, Saitama
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 Koshigaya
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| Coordinates: 35°53′N 139°47′E / 35.883°N 139.783°ECoordinates: 35°53′N 139°47′E / 35.883°N 139.783°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Saitama | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Tsutomu Takahashi (since November 2009) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 60.31 km2 (23.29 sq mi) | |
| Population (April 2010) | ||
| • Total | 325,074 | |
| • Density | 5,390/km2 (14,000/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City symbols | ||
| - Flower | Chrysanthemum | |
| - Bird | Eurasian Collared Dove | |
| Phone number | 048-964-2111 | |
| Address | 4-2-1 Koshigatani. Koshigaya-shi, Saitama-ken 343-8501 |
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| Website | www.city.koshigaya.saitama.jp | |
Koshigaya (越谷市 Koshigaya-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 325,074 and a population density of 5,390 persons per km². The total area is 60.31 km².
The city was founded on November 3, 1958. Koshigaya is situated about 30 km from Tokyo, along the banks of the Motoarakawa River. It is famous for producing daruma.
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Transportation [edit]
Koshigaya is served by two train lines: the Tobu Isesaki Line and the JR Musashino Line. These two lines intersect at Minami-Koshigaya Station and Shin-Koshigaya Station, which are located close to each other. The Aeon Laketown shopping mall is located next to Koshigaya-Laketown Station (on the Musashino Line), and Koshigaya City Office is located within walking distance of Koshigaya Station (on the Tobu Skytree Line).
Education [edit]
Bunkyo University is located in Koshigaya.
Points of interest [edit]
- Aritaki Arboretum
- Aeon Laketown shopping mall
Sister cities [edit]
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This section does not cite any references or sources. (November 2012) |
- Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
- Chakeri, India
External links [edit]
- Official website (Japanese)
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