Koshigaya

Koshigaya 越谷
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Location of Koshigaya in Saitama
Koshigaya
Coordinates: 35°53′N 139°47′E / 35.883°N 139.783°E / 35.883; 139.783
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Saitama
Area
- Total	52.06 km2 (20.1 sq mi)
Population (2003)	314,021
- Density	60.31/km2 (156.2/sq mi)
City Symbols
- Flower	Chrysanthemum
- Bird	Eurasian Collared Dove
Website	Koshigaya

Koshigaya (越谷市, Koshigaya-shi^?) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 314,021 and the density of 5,206.78 persons per km². The total area is 60.31 km².

The city was founded on November 3, 1958. Koshigaya is situated about 30 km from Tokyo, along the banks of the Motoarakawa River. It is famous for producing daruma. Bunkyo University is located in Koshigaya. Koshigaya has a sister city relationship with Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia.

Points of interest

• Aritaki Arboretum
• Aeon Lake Town shopping mall

External links

• Koshigaya official website (Japanese)

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