is an
electoral district
An electoral district, also known as an election district, legislative district, voting district, constituency, riding, ward, division, or (election) precinct is a subdivision of a larger state (a country, administrative region, or other polity ...
of the
Japanese House of Representatives
The is the lower house of the National Diet of Japan. The House of Councillors is the upper house.
The composition of the House is established by and of the Constitution of Japan. The House of Representatives has 465 members, elected for a f ...
. The district was created in 1994 as part of the move to single-member districts that same year, and the district is currently represented by the
Liberal Democratic Party's Seiji Kihara
is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
A native of Shinjuku, Tokyo and graduate of the University of Tokyo, Kihara joined the Ministry of Finance i ...
.
Areas Covered
As of 13 January 2023, the areas covered by this district area as follows:
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Higashimurayama
is a Cities of Japan, city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 148,275, and a population density of 8700 persons per km2. The total area of the city is .
Geography
Higashimurayama ...
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Higashiyamato
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Kiyose
is a city located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 74,972 in 36,376 households, and a population density of 7300 persons per km2. The total area of the city was .
Geography
Kiyose City is roughly in the sha ...
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Higashikurume
is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 117,020, and a population density of 9100 persons per km². The total area of the city was .
Geography
Higashikurume is in the nort ...
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Musashimurayama
Since its creation in 1994, the borders of this district have so far not been changed.
Elected Representatives
Election Results
''‡ - Also ran in the
Tokyo PR district''
''‡‡ - Also ran and won in the
Tokyo PR district''
References
Musashimurayama, Tokyo
Higashikurume, Tokyo
Kiyose, Tokyo
Higashiyamato, Tokyo
Higashimurayama, Tokyo
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