Chūō-ku, Administrative ward in Kobe, Japan.
Chūō-ku extends over 28 square kilometers in central Kobe, containing commercial districts, residential areas, and transportation networks including Sannomiya Station.
The ward formed in 1980 through the combination of Fukiai-ku and Ikuta-ku districts, establishing a centralized administrative region in Kobe.
The Chūō Ward Cultural Center schedules regular events and performances, while international schools serve Chinese and Korean communities in the district.
The ward office at Higashimachi provides administrative services and consultation for residents, with interpreters available for English and Chinese speakers.
Corporate headquarters of major companies like Sumitomo Rubber Industries and Sysmex Corporation maintain their operations within the ward boundaries.
Location: Kobe
Website: https://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/kuyakusho/chuoku/
Shares border with: Nada-ku
Website: https://city.kobe.lg.jp/kuyakusho/chuoku
GPS coordinates: 34.69056,135.19583
Latest update: May 29, 2025 06:56
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