Akiha-ku, Niigata

Akiha-ku (秋葉区, Akiha-ku) is one of the eight wards of Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan. As of 1 September 2018, the ward had an estimated population of 76,086 in 29,843 households [1] and a population density of 800 persons per km². The total area of the ward was 95.38 square kilometres (36.83 sq mi).

Akiha-ku

秋葉区
Ward
Akiha Ward
Niitsu Raiilway Museum
Location of Akiha-ku in Niigata City
Akiha-ku
 
Coordinates: 37°47′18.6″N 139°6′52.5″E
CountryJapan
RegionKōshin'etsu, Hokuriku (Chūbu)
PrefectureNiigata
CityNiigata
Area
 • Total95.38 km2 (36.83 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2018)
 • Total76,086
 • Density800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Address2009 Hodojima, Akiha-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata-ken 956-8601
Phone number0250-23-1000
WebsiteOfficial website
Akiha Ward Office

Geography

Akiha-ku is located in an inland region of north-central Niigata Prefecture. Both the Agano River and the Shinano River flow through the ward.

  • Gallery
  • Agaura Bridge over the Agano River
  • Manganji Hasagi Street
  • Niitsu River and Niitsu Library

Surrounding municipalities

History

The area of present-day Akiha-ku was part of ancient Echigo Province. The modern towns of Niitsu and Kosudo were established on April 1, 1889 within Nakakanbara District with the establishment of the municipalities system. Niitsu was raised to city status on January 1, 1951. The city of Niigata annexed Niitsu and Kosudo on March 21, 2005. Niigata became a government-designated city on April 1, 2007 and was divided into wards, with the new Akiha Ward consisting of the former city of Niitsu and former town of Kosudo.

Education

University

Primary and secondary education

Akiha-ku has 13 public elementary schools and six public middle schools operated by the Niigata city government. The ward has three public high schools operated by the Niigata Prefectural Board of Education.

Transportation

Railway

JR East - Shin'etsu Main Line

JR East - Ban'etsu West Line

JR East - Uetsu Main Line

Highways

Points of interest

References
  1. Niigata city official statistics(in Japanese)

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