Fussa, Tokyo

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Fussa
福生市
Location of Fussa
Fussa's location in Tokyo, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Tokyo
Physical characteristics
Area 10.24 km² (3.95 sq mi)
Population (as of 2003)
     Total 61,337
     Density 5,989 /km² (15,511 /sq mi)
Symbols
Fussa Government Office
Official website: Fussa

Fussa (福生市; -shi) is a city located in Tokyo, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 61,337 and the density of 5,989.94 persons per km². The total area is 10.24 km².

The city was founded on July 1, 1970.

Yokota Air Base is located in Fussa. The eastern portion of the city's economy focuses mainly on servicing those who live there. Western Fussa-shi lies on the banks of the Tama River, which flows along the southern end of Tokyo and through Kawasaki before emptying into Tokyo Bay.

[edit] Education

Fussa operates public elementary and junior high schools.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates public high schools.

  • Fussa High School [1]
  • Tama Technical High School [2]

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Coordinates: 35°44′N, 139°20′E