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is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan. Hiratsuka is located on the Kanto plain midway between Tokyo and Mt. Fuji, and has a 5 Kilometer coastline in the Shonan area on the Pacific Ocean in Sagami bay.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 255,754 and the density of 3,770.51 persons per km². The total area is 67.83 km².
The city was founded on April 1, 1932. The current mayor is Ritsuko Okura the city's first female mayor, who was re-elected in 2007 for a second term with approximately 60% of the votes cast.
Hiratsuka's sister city is Lawrence, Kansas.
★ Route 1, to Tokyo or Kyoto
★ Route 129, to Sagamihara
★ Route 134, to Yokosuka via Kamakura
★ Route 271, to Atsugi or Odawara (toll)
★ Tōkaidō line (rail), to Tokyo or Atami
★ Tanabata festival
★ Official website in English
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 255,754 and the density of 3,770.51 persons per km². The total area is 67.83 km².
The city was founded on April 1, 1932. The current mayor is Ritsuko Okura the city's first female mayor, who was re-elected in 2007 for a second term with approximately 60% of the votes cast.
Hiratsuka's sister city is Lawrence, Kansas.
| Contents |
| History |
| Transportation |
| Tourist attractions |
| External links |
History
Transportation
★ Route 1, to Tokyo or Kyoto
★ Route 129, to Sagamihara
★ Route 134, to Yokosuka via Kamakura
★ Route 271, to Atsugi or Odawara (toll)
★ Tōkaidō line (rail), to Tokyo or Atami
Tourist attractions
★ Tanabata festival
External links
★ Official website in English
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