Tama, Tokyo
| Tama 多摩市 | ||
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| City | ||
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View of Tama River and Seiseki Sakuragaoka | ||
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 Location of Tama in Tokyo | ||
  Tama Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 35°38′13.21″N 139°26′46.7″E / 35.6370028°N 139.446306°ECoordinates: 35°38′13.21″N 139°26′46.7″E / 35.6370028°N 139.446306°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Tokyo | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Hiroyuki Abe (since April 2010) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21.08 km2 (8.14 sq mi) | |
| Population (April 1, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 147,171 | |
| • Density | 6,981.55/km2 (18,082.1/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Ginkgo | |
| • Flower | Yamazakura (a wild sakura) | |
| • Bird | Oriental turtle dove | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City Hall Address |
6-12-1 Sekido, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8666 | |
| Website |
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Tama (多摩市 Tama-shi) is a municipality classified as a city, located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.
As of 2011, the city has an estimated population of 147,171 and a population density of 6,981.55 persons per km2. The total area is 21.08 km2 (8.14 sq mi).
Its southern half forms part of the Tama New Town project, Japan's largest residential development, constructed in the 1970s.
The city is located in the northern part of a large area of hills in south-western Tokyo, known as Tama Hills, which spans Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. The entire region is historically referred to as Tama; therefore there are many place names scattered throughout the area with references to the name "Tama" which are not within the city limits. For example, Tama is the name of a ward several kilometres away under the jurisdiction of Kawasaki in Kanagawa prefecture. Tama River marks the city's northern boundary.
Tama is home to Tama Hills, a recreational facility of the U.S. Air Force, intended for use by United States service members and their families, as well as Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force service members and their families.
It is also home to the Sanrio theme park, Sanrio Puroland.
History
Tama as a municipality was founded on April 1, 1889 as “Tama Village” in what was then the Minamitama District from the merger of 10 pre-Meiji villages. On April 1, 1964, Tama Village was reclassified as Tama Town.
Construction of Tama New Town began in 1966, and the first occupants started moving in 1971. On November 1, 1971, Tama Town was reclassified as Tama City, dissolving Minamitama District. Tama was the last town in the former Minamitama District.
Transportation
From Shinjuku in central Tokyo, Tama can easily be reached by the Keio Line or the Odakyu Tama Line. From the Tama-Center Station to the north leads the 16 kilometer long double tracked Tama Toshi Monorail Line with Kamikitadai as its final station.
Economy
Several companies have their headquarters in the city:
Education
Universities
- Keisen University Tama Campus
- Kokushikan University Tama Campus
- Otsuma Women's University Tama Campus
- Tama University Tama Campus
- Teikyo University Hachioji Campus
- University of Tokyo Health Sciences
- National Farmer's Academy
Tama operates public elementary and junior high schools.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates Nagayama High School.[3]
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Tama is twinned with Fujimi, Nagano in Japan.
See also
References
- ↑ "Company Information." Mitsumi Electric Retrieved on June 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Corporate Outline." JUKI Retrieved on August 4, 2015.
- ↑
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tama, Tokyo. |
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Tama. |
- Tama City official website (Japanese)
- Hospitals (Japanese)
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