Country Japan - Tree Pine -Elevation 40.66m Population 70,230 (Feb 2016) Prefecture Saitama Prefecture | Region Kantō - Flower Azalea Area 17.65 km² Local time Sunday 12:01 PM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 5°C, Wind N at 11 km/h, 85% Humidity Points of interest Tōbu Tōjō Line, Fujimichuokinrin Park, Fujimi Ryokuchi Park | ||
Tsurugashima (鶴ヶ島市, Tsurugashima-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 70,230 and a population density of 3,980 persons per km². Its total area was 17.65 square kilometres (6.81 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Tsurugashima Saitama Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Bus
- Local attractions
- Notable people from Tsurugashima
- References
Map of Tsurugashima, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Tsurugashima is located in the geographic center of Saitama Prefecture. Tsurugashima Station is approximately 40 minutes from Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo on the Tobu Tojo Line by direct express train.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area around modern Tsurugashima has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and a number of large burial mounds from the Kofun period are preserved within the city limits. During the Edo period, the area was largely under the control of Kawagoe Domain. The village of Tsurugashima was created within Koma District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Koma District was abolished in 1896, becoming part of Iruma District.Tsurugashima was elevated to town status on April 1, 1966. The modern city of Tsurugashima was founded when the former town of Tsurugashima was elevated to city status on September 1, 1991.
Economy
Formerly an agricultural community, Tsurugashima has increasingly become a bedroom community, with over a third of its population commuting to the Tokyo metropolis or the city of Kawagoe.
Education
Tsurugashima has eight elementary schools, five junior high schools, and one high school.