Hino, Tokyo
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 Hino's location in Tokyo, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Tokyo |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 27.53 km² (10.63 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2003) | |
| Total | 171,309 |
| Density | 6,222 /km² (16,115 /sq mi) |
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| Hino Government Office | |
| Mayor | Baba Hiromichi |
| Official website: Hino | |
Hino (日野市 Hino-shi?) is a city located in Tokyo, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 171,309 and the density of 6,222.63 persons per km². The total area is 27.53 km².
The city was founded on November 3, 1963.
Hino is the home of Tama Zoo (多摩動物公園: Tama Dōbutsu Kōen), operated by the government of Tokyo. Also in Hino is Takahata Fudo, a prominent Buddhist temple.
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[edit] History
Hino was first settled in 1605 as a small village along the Kaidō road.
[edit] Politics and government
Hino is governed by the mayor Baba Hiromichi, an independent supported by all parties except the Japanese Communist Party. The city assembly has 26 elected members.
[edit] Elections
[edit] Industry
There are the headquarters of Hino Motors, a Toyota Group company producing articulated lorries and buses.
[edit] Transportation
- Further information: Transportation in Greater Tokyo
Hino is crossed by the Chūō Main Line and the Keiō Line. There is also Tama Toshi Monorail Line which goes north-south.
[edit] Education
Hino operates public elementary and junior high schools.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates public high schools.
[edit] Famous People
- Hijikata Toshizō, military leader in the late Edo period
[edit] External links
- Hino official website in Japanese
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