Kodaira, Tokyo
| Kodaira 小平市 | ||
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| City | ||
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 Location of Kodaira in Tokyo Metropolis | ||
  Kodaira Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 35°43′N 139°28′E / 35.717°N 139.467°ECoordinates: 35°43′N 139°28′E / 35.717°N 139.467°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Tokyo Metropolis | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Masanori Kobayashi (since April 2005) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20.46 km2 (7.90 sq mi) | |
| Population (July 1, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 180,049 | |
| • Density | 8,800.05/km2 (22,792.0/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Zelkova serrata | |
| • Flower | Azalea | |
| • Bird | Woodpecker | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City Hall Address |
2-1333 Ogawa, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo 187-8701 | |
| Website |
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Kodaira (小平市 Kodaira-shi) is a city in the western region of Tokyo, Japan. The city was founded on October 1, 1962.
As of July 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 180,049, with 82,179 households and a population density of 8,800.05 persons per km². The total area is 20.46 km².
Transportation
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Kodaira Station is the main train station serving the area. However, there are several other train stations in Kodaira. They are mostly operated by the private company Seibu Railway.
Education
Universities
Tsuda College, Kaetsu University, Musashino Art University, Korea University, and parts of Hitotsubashi University, a high school and dormitory associated with Waseda University are located in this city.
Primary and secondary schools
Kodaira operates public elementary and junior high schools.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates the following public high schools.
- Kodaira High School
- Kodaira South High School
- Kodaira West High School
Notable people
Kodaira is the hometown of Japanese actor Shun Oguri.
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kodaira, Tokyo. |
- Official website (Japanese)
Kodaira travel guide from Wikivoyage
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