Asakita-ku, Administrative ward in Hiroshima, Japan
Asakita-ku is an administrative ward in northern Hiroshima, featuring a mix of residential neighborhoods, schools, and public facilities across its territory. The district balances urban development with green spaces and serves as a living area for tens of thousands of residents.
The ward was created in 1973 through the merger of multiple towns from different administrative districts. This reorganization was part of a broader effort to structure Hiroshima's urban growth in the decades following World War II.
The Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's College in Asakita-ku provides higher education opportunities and contributes to the educational landscape of the region.
The ward is accessible by public transportation with several train stations connecting it to other parts of Hiroshima. Visitors and residents find shops, restaurants, and everyday services distributed across its various neighborhoods.
The ward experiences temperature extremes, with records spanning from -18.6°C in February 1981 to 38.9°C in July 1994.
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