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is a
city
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located in
Saitama Prefecture
is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Saitama Prefecture has a population of 7,338,536 (1 January 2020) and has a geographic area of 3,797 km2 (1,466 sq mi). Saitama Prefecture borders Tochigi Prefecture ...
,
Japan
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. , the city had an estimated
population
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of 229,517 in 103,709 households and a
population density
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of 5000 persons per km².
The total area of the city is .
Geography
Ageo is located in the
Kanto Plain, slightly east of the center of Saitama Prefecture, and there are no mountains in the city. The city is roughly 10.48 km east–west and 9.32 km north–south. It partially touches the left bank of the
Arakawa River
or Ara River may refer to:
* Arakawa River (Kanto)
or Ara River may refer to:
* Arakawa River (Kanto), which flows from Saitama Prefecture and through Tokyo to Tokyo Bay
* Arakawa River (Uetsu), which flows from Yamagata Prefecture and throu ...
.The Kamo River and Shiba River flow through the city. The Ayase River forms the boundary to the east and the Egara, a tributary of the
Arakawa River
or Ara River may refer to:
* Arakawa River (Kanto)
or Ara River may refer to:
* Arakawa River (Kanto), which flows from Saitama Prefecture and through Tokyo to Tokyo Bay
* Arakawa River (Uetsu), which flows from Yamagata Prefecture and throu ...
forms the northwest boundary.
Surrounding municipalities
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Saitama Prefecture
is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Saitama Prefecture has a population of 7,338,536 (1 January 2020) and has a geographic area of 3,797 km2 (1,466 sq mi). Saitama Prefecture borders Tochigi Prefecture ...
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Hasuda
is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 61,540 in 27,461 households and a population density of 2300 persons per km². The total area of the city is .
Geography
Located in east-central Saitama Pr ...
Climate
Ageo has a
Humid subtropical climate
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(Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Ageo is 14.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1388 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.7 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.9 °C.
Demographics
Per Japanese census data,
Ageo population statistics
/ref> the population of Ageo expanded rapidly in the late 20th century and has grown at a slower pace in the 21st.
History
Ageo-shuku
was the fifth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō highway connecting Edo with Kyoto during the Edo period. It was located in the present-day city of Ageo, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
History
The name "Ageo" appears as the name of a loca ...
, a post town
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on the Nakasendō
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highway flourished during the Edo period
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. Ageo's rail station opened in 1883. In 1889, Ageo-juku merged with the hamlets of Ageoshimo, Kashiwaza, Kasugayatsu and Yatsu to form the town of Ageo with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The two towns of Hirakata and Haraichi and the three villages of Kamihira, Ōishi and Ōya merged with the town of Ageo on January 1, 1955, which was elevated city status on July 15, 1958. In the 1960s, four large-scale public housing complexes were established, forming new town
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developments which greatly expanded the city's population. A proposal to merge with the neighboring city of Saitama was rejected by referendum in 2001.
Government
Ageo has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral
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city council of 30 members. Ageo, together with the town of Ina, contributes three members to the Saitama Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Saitama 6th district
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of the lower house
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of the Diet of Japan
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.
Economy
Ageo was a noted agricultural area well into the 20th century, and various vegetables were cultivated. Agricultural land in the city area is declining, but in addition to pears, grapes and kiwis, various items such as tomatoes, cucumbers and spinach are produced. In the second half of the 20th century, numerous metallurgical and automobile factories were constructed, and UD Trucks
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and Bridgestone Cycle remain major employers. Due to its geographic location, Ageo is increasingly becoming a bedroom community
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for Saitama City and Tokyo.
Education
*Seigakuin University
is a private university in Ageo, Saitama, Japan, established in 1988. The motto is "Love God and Serve His People."
The university bases its ideals on Protestant Christianity. The former Seigakuin Atlanta International School was an internationa ...
* Ageo has 22 public elementary schools and 11 public middle schools operated by the city government, and four public high schools operated by the Saitama Prefectural Board of Education. In addition, there is one private high school. The prefecture also operates two special education schools for the handicapped.
Transportation
Railway
JR East
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– Takasaki Line
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* -
Saitama New Urban Transit - New Shuttle
The is a manually driven rubber-tyred people mover system in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, operated by .
The 12.7-kilometre that runs north from Ōmiya Station in Saitama, Saitama, alongside the Tohoku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen elevated ...
* -
Highway
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Sports
*Ageo Medics
is a women's volleyball team based in Ageo city, Saitama, Japan. It plays in V.League 1. The club was founded in 2001.
The owner of the team is Ageo Medical Group.
History
*Founded in 2001.
*Promoted to V.Challenge League in 2003.
*Won 2010 ...
, a V.Premier League women's volleyball team
*Bridgestone–Anchor
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, cycling team
Sister city relations
* Hangzhou
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, Zhejiang
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, China, friendship city since March 26, 2004
* Lockyer Valley Region
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, Queensland
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, Australia [
* ]Motomiya, Fukushima
is a city located in north-central Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 30,401 in 10,680 households and a population density of 350 persons per km2. The total area of the city was . It is the smallest city in Fu ...
, Japan, friendship city since July 31, 2013
Noted people from Ageo
* Rica Imai, fashion model and actress
*Mayuko Arisue
is a Japanese model, actress and entertainer who is represented by the talent agency, Asai Kikaku
is a Japanese talent agency and entertainment production company headquartered in Higashigotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo. It was found in 1968 by Ryoj ...
, fashion model and actress
*Mai Ichii
is a Japanese female wrestler, mixed martial artist and kickboxer.
Background
Ichii was born on in Ageo, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Professional wrestling career
Ichii debuted in 2004 in a match against Emi Sakura.
Mixed martial arts career ...
, professional wrestler, kick-boxer
*Takehiko Orimo
is a Japanese former professional basketball player. He became the first Japanese player to reach 10,000 points in the history of the men's top league.
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Orimo, Takehiko
1970 births
Living people
Asian Games bronze ...
, basketball player
References
External links
Official Website
Ageo Tourist Website
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Cities in Saitama Prefecture
Ageo, Saitama