Tsurugashima

Tsurugashima extends across 17.65 square kilometers of land in central Saitama Prefecture, containing residential areas at elevations between 30 to 50 meters above sea level.

The territory transformed from agricultural land to an urban settlement through three major administrative changes in 1889, 1966, and 1991, marking its evolution into a city.

Multiple burial mounds from the Kofun period remain preserved within the city boundaries, providing evidence of early Japanese settlements in this region.

The Tobu Railway station connects residents to Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo within 40 minutes through direct express trains on the Tojo Line.

The city maintains eight elementary schools, five middle schools, and one high school while supporting a population density of 4,000 people per square kilometer.

Location: Saitama Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Kawagoe, Sakado, Hidaka

Website: https://city.tsurugashima.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.93450,139.39308

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36