Kita-ku, Kyoto

Kita (北区, Kita-ku) is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its name means "North Ward." As of 2016, the ward has an estimated population of 119,074 people.[1]

Kita

北区
Ward of Kyoto
Kinkaku, the Golden Pavilion of Rokuon-ji, is one of the most famous landmarks of Kita-ku.
Location of Kita-ku in Kyoto
Kita
Location of Kita-ku in Japan
Coordinates: 35°2′28″N 135°45′15″E
Founded1955
Area
 • Total94.88 km2 (36.63 sq mi)
Highest elevation
895 m (2,936 ft)
Lowest elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (October 1, 2015)
 • Total119,474
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Websitewww.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kita/

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1960 123,230—    
1970 135,681+10.1%
1980 136,181+0.4%
1990 127,348−6.5%
2000 126,125−1.0%
2010 122,037−3.2%
2015 119,474−2.1%
Source:

Education

Universities

Primary and secondary schools

The community previously had a North Korean school, Kyoto Korean No. 3 Elementary School (京都朝鮮第三初級学校).[2]

Culture

Temples and Landmarks

References
  1. 京都市統計ポータル／京都市の人口 (in Japanese). Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  2. "ウリハッキョ一覧" (Archive). Chongryon. November 6, 2005. Retrieved on October 15, 2015.

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