Koshigaya, Saitama

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Koshigaya
越谷市
Location of Koshigaya
Koshigaya's location in Saitama, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Saitama
Physical characteristics
Area 52.06 km² (20.10 sq mi)
Population (as of 2003)
     Total 314,021
     Density 60.31 /km² (156 /sq mi)
Location 35°53′N, 139°47′E
Symbols
Symbol of Koshigaya
Flag
Koshigaya Government Office
Official website: Koshigaya

Koshigaya (越谷市 Koshigaya-shi?) is a city located in Saitama, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 314,021 and the density of 5,206.78 persons per km². The total area is 60.31 km².

The city was founded on November 3, 1958. Koshigaya is situated about 30km from Tokyo, along the banks of the Motoarakawa River. It is famous for producing daruma. Bunkyo University is located in Koshigaya. Koshigaya has a sister city relationship with Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia.

The city bird is the shirakobato, or small white pigeon, a bird which is peculiar to the Koshigaya area. The city flower is the kiku, or chrysanthemum.

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