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Iruma district, Administrative district in Saitama Prefecture, Japan

The district encompasses three towns - Miyoshi, Moroyama, and Ogose - covering an area of 89.77 square kilometers in the Musashino uplands.

The administrative district was formally established on March 17, 1879, as part of the modernization efforts during the Meiji period of Japan.

The region maintains traditional agricultural practices, particularly the cultivation of Sayama green tea, which remains central to local production methods.

The district recorded a population of 89,552 residents during the 2005 census, with direct transportation links to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Several towns within the district, including Fukuoka and Fujimi, achieved city status in 1972, marking a period of rapid urban development.

Location: Saitama Prefecture

Inception: March 17, 1879

GPS coordinates: 35.92100,139.29700

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51

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