is a district of Chiyoda,

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, consisting of 1-

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and 2-chōme. As of April 1, 2007, its population is 1,104. Note that Kanda-Hirakawachō, also located in the Chiyoda ward, is a completely different district. Hirakawachō's postal code is 102-0093. Hirakawachō is located in the western part of the Chiyoda ward. It borders

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to the north,

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to the east,

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to the south, and Kioichō to the west. The Tokyo FM-Dōri Ave forms its northern boundary, the Aoyama-Dōri Ave forms its southern boundary, and the Prince-Dōri Ave forms its western boundary.

Transportation

The Kaizaka-Dōri Avenue runs around the center of the district. The

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Route 4 is located upon the Aoyama-Dōri Avenue. An exit of the

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is situated on the Aoyama-Dōri Avenue.

Company headquarters

* LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has its Japanese offices located in 2-1-1 Hirakawachō *

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headquarters located in 2-7-9 Hirakawachō

Education

operates public elementary and junior high schools. Kōjimachi Elementary School ( 麹町小学校) is the zoned elementary school for Hirakawachō 1-2 chōme. There is a freedom of choice system for junior high schools in Chiyoda Ward, and so there are no specific junior high school zones. Chiyoda Ward operates Kojimachi Junior High School ( 千代田区立麹町中学校) in Hirakawachō.

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