Urawa-ku

Urawa functions as the governmental center of Saitama City, containing the municipal headquarters and primary administrative offices within its 11.51 square kilometer area.

The district developed during the Edo period as Urawa-shuku, a station along the Nakasendo highway connecting Edo to Kyoto, before becoming Saitama Prefecture's capital.

The district maintains multiple educational institutions, including twelve elementary schools, five junior high schools, and six high schools, with 43.4% of adult residents holding university degrees.

The area connects to major transportation routes through the Tohoku Main Line, Takasaki Line, and Keihin Tohoku Line, providing direct access throughout Saitama Prefecture.

Urawa International School implements Japanese-only instruction methods and offers specialized courses for international students preparing for university entrance examinations.

Location: Saitama

Inception: April 1, 2003

Website: https://www.city.saitama.lg.jp/urawa/

Website: https://city.saitama.lg.jp/urawa

GPS coordinates: 35.86201,139.64554

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46