Phone number 0480-22-1111 Population 151,896 (Feb 2016) | Region Kantō Area 25.35 km² Local time Sunday 5:24 AM | |
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Weather 2°C, Wind W at 6 km/h, 56% Humidity Points of interest Kuki Shobu Park, Washinomiya Shrine, SOYU SECRET FOREST, Shirasagi Park, Shobu Shrine | ||
Kuki (久喜市, Kuki-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 151,896 and a population density of 1840 persons per km². Its total area was 82.41 square kilometres (31.82 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Kuki Saitama Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister city relations
- References
Map of Kuki, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Kuki is located in northeastern Saitama Prefecture, approximately 50 kilometers from downtown Tokyo in the alluvial plains of the Tone River.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The modern town of Kuki was created within Minamisaitama District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On July 1, 1954, Kuki annexed the neighboring villages of Ota, Ezura and Kiyoku. Kuki was elevated to city status on October 1, 1971. On March 23, 2010, Kuki absorbed the town of Shōbu (Minamisaitama District), and the towns of Kurihashi and Washimiya (both from Kitakatsushika District).
Economy
Kuki remains primarily an agricultural area, with rice as the predominant crop. The city has three industrial parks.
Education
Kuki has 23 elementary schools, 11 middle schools and five high schools. Tokyo University of Science has a campus at Kuki.