Hino, Tokyo

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Hino
日野市
Location of Hino
Hino's location in Tokyo, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Tokyo
Physical characteristics
Area 27.53 km² (10.63 sq mi)
Population (as of 2003)
     Total 171,309
     Density 6,222 /km² (16,115 /sq mi)
Symbols
Hino Government Office
Mayor Baba Hiromichi
Official website: Hino

Hino (日野市 Hino-shi?) is a city located in Tokyo, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 171,309 and the density of 6,222.63 persons per km². The total area is 27.53 km².

The city was founded on November 3, 1963.

Hino is the home of Tama Zoo (多摩動物公園: Tama Dōbutsu Kōen), operated by the government of Tokyo. Also in Hino is Takahata Fudo, a prominent Buddhist temple.

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[edit] History

Hino was first settled in 1605 as a small village along the Kaidō road.

[edit] Politics and government

Hino is governed by the mayor Baba Hiromichi, an independent supported by all parties except the Japanese Communist Party. The city assembly has 26 elected members.

[edit] Elections

[edit] Industry

There are the headquarters of Hino Motors, a Toyota Group company producing articulated lorries and buses.

[edit] Transportation

The Tama Toshi Monorail Line train carries publicity for the Tama Zoo
The Tama Toshi Monorail Line train carries publicity for the Tama Zoo
Further information: Transportation in Greater Tokyo

Hino is crossed by the Chūō Main Line and the Keiō Line. There is also Tama Toshi Monorail Line which goes north-south.

[edit] Education

Hino operates public elementary and junior high schools.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates public high schools.

[edit] Famous People

This statue of Hijikata Toshizo stands before the Takahata Fudo temple.
This statue of Hijikata Toshizo stands before the Takahata Fudo temple.

[edit] External links

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Coordinates: 35°40′17″N, 139°23′42″E

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