Higashikurume, Tokyo

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Higashikurume
東久留米市
Location of Higashikurume
Higashikurume's location in Tokyo, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Tokyo
Physical characteristics
Area 12.92 km² (4.99 sq mi)
Population (as of 2003)
     Total 113,809
     Density 8,808 /km² (22,813 /sq mi)
Symbols
Symbol of Higashikurume
Flag
Higashikurume Government Office
Official website: Higashikurume

Higashikurume (東久留米市; -shi) is a city located in Tokyo, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 113,809 and the density of 8,808.75 persons per km². The total area is 12.92 km².

The city was founded on October 1, 1970.

The Seibu Ikebukuro Line connects Higashikurume to nearby Tokorozawa, Saitama in one direction and the Ikebukuro district of Tokyo in the other direction.

Higashikurume is the site for Tokyo Gakugei University's International Student Dormitory, as well as the Christian Academy in Japan.

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[edit] Transportation

[edit] Rail

Seibu Railway Company

[edit] Education

Higashikurume operates public elementary and junior high schools.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates public high schools.

  • Kurume High School [1]
  • Kurume West High School [2]
  • Higashikurume Sogo High School [3]

[edit] External links


Coordinates: 35°45′29″N, 139°31′47″E