Asakita-ku, Administrative ward in Hiroshima, Japan
Asakita-ku extends over 353 square kilometers in the northern section of Hiroshima, featuring residential areas and administrative buildings throughout the district.
The ward formed in 1973 through the combination of multiple towns from Asa-gun and Takata-gun districts, marking a significant administrative reorganization in Hiroshima.
The Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's College in Asakita-ku provides higher education opportunities and contributes to the educational landscape of the region.
The Asakita Ward Office at 4-13-13 Kabe operates from 8:30 am to 5:15 pm, delivering essential administrative services to more than 156,000 residents.
The ward experiences temperature extremes, with records spanning from -18.6°C in February 1981 to 38.9°C in July 1994.
Location: Hiroshima
Location: Hiroshima Prefecture
Website: https://city.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/asakitaku
GPS coordinates: 34.38528,132.45528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41
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