Kita, Tokyo
Kita (北区, Kita-ku, "Northern ward") is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is City of Kita. The ward was founded on March 15, 1947.
Kita
北区 | |
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Special ward | |
| Kita City | |
Asukayama Park in Ōji, Kita, Tokyo | |
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Flag Emblem | |
Location of Kita in Tokyo Metropolis | |
Kita Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°45′N 139°44′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Tokyo Metropolis |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kanako Yamada (from April 27, 2023) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.61 km2 (7.96 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2020) | |
| • Total | 355,213 |
| • Density | 17,234/km2 (44,640/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Rhododendron |
| Tree | Cherry blossom |
As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 340,287, and a population density of 16,510 persons per km2. The total area is 20.61 km2.
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