Country Japan District Chichibu - Flower Azalea Population 2,903 (Feb 2016) Bird Japanese bush warbler | Region Kantō - Tree Zelkova serrata Area 37.06 km² Local time Saturday 2:02 PM Prefecture Saitama Prefecture | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 9°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 48% Humidity | ||
Higashichichibu (東秩父村, Higashichichibu-mura) is a village located in Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the village had an estimated population of 2,903 and a population density of 78.3 persons per km². Its total area was 37.06 square kilometres (14.31 sq mi). The area has historically been associated with washi (traditional Japanese paper)
Contents
- Map of Higashichichibu Chichibu District Saitama Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister city relation
- Local attractions
- References
Map of Higashichichibu, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Higashichichibu is located in west-central Saitama Prefecture, in a valley isolated from the rest of the Chichibu plains by a range of low mountains.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The villages of Okawara and Tsukikawa were created within Chichibu District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The two villages merged to form Higashichichibu on August 1, 1956.
Economy
The economy of Higashichichibu is primarily agricultural with some light manufacturing. It is increasingly a bedroom community due to its proximity to the town of Ogawa.
Education
Higashichichibu has one elementary school and one middle school.
Railway
Higashichichibu has no passenger rail service. The nearest station is Yorii Station, in the neighboring town of Yorii or Ogawamachi Station in the town of Ogawa.
Highway
Higashichichibu is not served by any of the Japanese national highways.