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Fuchu, Hiroshima (city)

Fuchu
府中市
City
Flag of Fuchu
Flag
Location of Fuchu in Hiroshima Prefecture
Location of Fuchu in Hiroshima Prefecture
Fuchu is located in Japan
Fuchu
Fuchu
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°33′54″N 133°14′31″E / 34.56500°N 133.24194°E / 34.56500; 133.24194Coordinates: 34°33′54″N 133°14′31″E / 34.56500°N 133.24194°E / 34.56500; 133.24194
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku (San'yō)
Prefecture Hiroshima Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Yoshikazu Itoh (since May 2002)
Area
 • Total 195.71 km2 (75.56 sq mi)
Population (May 1, 2011)
 • Total 43,932
 • Density 224.47/km2 (581.4/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Cherry blossom
 • Flower Hydrangea
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 315 Fukawacho, Fuchu-shi, Hiroshima-ken
726-8601

Fuchū (府中市 Fuchū-shi?) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It was originally the capital of the former Bingo Province. The city was founded on March 31, 1954. Fuchū, Tokyo became a city the following day.

As of May 1, 2011, population data, the city has an estimated population of 43,932, with 17,602 households and a population density of 224.47 people per km². The total area is 195.71 km².

On April 1, 2004, the town of Jōge (from Kōnu District) was merged into Fuchū.



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