Kodaira, Tokyo
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Kodaira's location in Tokyo, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Tokyo |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 20.46 km² (7.9 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2007) | |
| Total | 181,560 |
| Density | 8,873/km² (22,981/sq mi) |
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Symbol of Kodaira |
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| Kodaira Government Office | |
| Official website: Kodaira | |
- Kodaira redirects here. Kodaira is also the surname of mathematician Kunihiko Kodaira.
Kodaira (小平市; -shi) is a city located in the western region of Tokyo, Japan.
The city has an estimated population of 181,560 and the density of 8,873.90 persons per km² as of January, 2007. The total area is 20.46 km².
The biggest employer in the area is Bridgestone, the tire company. There are several quaint restaurants and bars (izakaya).
Kodaira station is the most recognized train station serving the area, however there are several other train stations in Kodaira. They are mostly operated by the private company Seibu Railway.
The city was founded on October 1, 1962.
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Tsuda College, Kaetsu University, Musashino Art University, Korea University, and parts of Hitotsubashi University and an associated dormitory are located in this city.
Kodaira operates public elementary and junior high schools.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates public high schools.
- Kodaira official website in Japanese
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Akiruno · Akishima · Chōfu · Fuchū · Fussa · Hachiōji · Hamura · Higashikurume · Higashimurayama · Higashiyamato · Hino · Inagi · Kiyose · Kodaira · Koganei · Kokubunji · Komae · Kunitachi · Machida · Mitaka · Musashimurayama · Musashino · Nishi-Tōkyō · Ōme · Tachikawa · Tama |
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