Wakaba-ku, Chiba
Encyclopedia
is one of the six wards
of the city of Chiba
in Chiba Prefecture
, Japan
. As of 2011, the ward had an estimated population
of 151,672 and a population density
of 1,800 persons per km². The total area was 84.21 km², making it the largest of the six wards of Chiba city.
, the area of present-day Wakaba Ward was divided on April 1, 1889 into the villages of Tsuga, Miyako, Chishiro, Shirai and Sarashina within Chiba District. On February 11, 1935, Tsuga and Miyako villages were annexed by the neighboring city of Chiba, followed by Chishiro village on February 11, 1944. On March 31, 1955, Shirai and Sarashina merged to form the new town of Izumi, which was subsequently annexed by the city of Chiba on April 10, 1963.
With the promotion of Chiba to a designated city with additional autonomy from Chiba prefecture and the central government on April 1, 1992, Wakaba Ward was created as an administrative unit.
Wards of Japan
A is a subdivision of one of the cities of Japan that is large enough to have been designated by government ordinance. Wards are used to subdivide each city designated by government ordinance...
of the city of Chiba
Chiba, Chiba
is the capital city of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is located approximately 40 km east of the center of Tokyo on Tokyo Bay. Chiba City became a government designated city in 1992. Its population as of 2008 is approximately 960,000....
in Chiba Prefecture
Chiba Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region and the Greater Tokyo Area. Its capital is Chiba City.- History :Chiba Prefecture was established on June 15, 1873 with the merger of Kisarazu Prefecture and Inba Prefecture...
, Japan
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. As of 2011, the ward had an estimated population
Population
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of 151,672 and a population density
Population density
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of 1,800 persons per km². The total area was 84.21 km², making it the largest of the six wards of Chiba city.
Surrounding municipalities
- Inage WardInage-ku, Chibais one of the six wards of the city of Chiba in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, the ward had an estimated population of 157,967 and a population density of 7,430 persons per km²...
- Chūō WardChuo-ku, Chibais one of the six wards of the city of Chiba in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, and is the seat of the city government, and the location of the prefectural government offices for Chiba Prefecture. It is also the commercial center of Chiba. As of 2011, the ward had an estimated population of 199,650 and a...
- Midori WardMidori-ku, Chibais one of the six wards of the city of Chiba in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, the ward had an estimated population of 122,686 and a population density of 1,850 persons per km²...
- Tōgane, ChibaTogane, Chibais a city located in Chiba, Japan. As of September 2010, the city had an estimated population of 61,169 and a population density of 685 persons per km²...
- Yachiyo, ChibaYachiyo, Chibais a city located in northern Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of August 2011, the town had an estimated population of 193,262 and a population density of 3769 persons per km²...
- Sakura, ChibaSakura, Chibais a city located in northern Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2011, the city had an estimated population of 172,176 and a population density of 1660 persons per km². The total area was 103.59 km².-Geography:...
- Yotsukaidō, ChibaYotsukaido, Chibais a city located in northern Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2011, the town had an estimated population of 86,911 and a population density of 2500 persons per km²...
History
After the Meiji RestorationMeiji Restoration
The , also known as the Meiji Ishin, Revolution, Reform or Renewal, was a chain of events that restored imperial rule to Japan in 1868...
, the area of present-day Wakaba Ward was divided on April 1, 1889 into the villages of Tsuga, Miyako, Chishiro, Shirai and Sarashina within Chiba District. On February 11, 1935, Tsuga and Miyako villages were annexed by the neighboring city of Chiba, followed by Chishiro village on February 11, 1944. On March 31, 1955, Shirai and Sarashina merged to form the new town of Izumi, which was subsequently annexed by the city of Chiba on April 10, 1963.
With the promotion of Chiba to a designated city with additional autonomy from Chiba prefecture and the central government on April 1, 1992, Wakaba Ward was created as an administrative unit.
Economy
Wakaba Ward is largely a regional commercial center and bedroom community for central Chiba and Tokyo.Railroads
- JR EastEast Japan Railway Companyis the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo....
– Sōbu Line
- Chiba Urban Monorail – Line 2
- DōbutsukōenDōbutsukōen Stationis a monorail train station on the Chiba Urban Monorail located in Wakaba-ku in the city of Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is located 5.2 kilometers from the northern terminus of the line at Chiba Station.-Layout:...
MitsuwadaiMitsuwadai Stationis a monorail train station on the Chiba Urban Monorail located in Wakaba-ku in the city of Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is located 6.2 kilometers from the northern terminus of the line at Chiba Station.-Layout:...
TsugaTsuga Stationis a railway station in Wakaba-ku, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is located 43.4 rail kilometers from the western terminus of the Sōbu Main Line at Tokyo Station and 7.7 kilometers from the terminus of the Chiba Urban Monorail at Chiba Station.-History:...
SakuragiSakuragi Station (Chiba)is a monorail train station on the Chiba Urban Monorail located in Wakaba-ku in the city of Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is located 9.0 kilometers from the northern terminus of the line at Chiba Station.-Layout:...
OguradaiOguradai Stationis a monorail train station on the Chiba Urban Monorail located in Wakaba-ku in the city of Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is located 10.2 kilometers from the northern terminus of the line at Chiba Station.-Layout:...
Chishirodai-KitaChishirodai-Kita Stationis a monorail train station on the Chiba Urban Monorail located in Wakaba-ku in the city of Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is located 11.2 kilometers from the northern terminus of the line at Chiba Station.-Layout:...
ChishirodaiChishirodai Stationis a monorail train station on the Chiba Urban Monorail located in Wakaba-ku in the city of Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the terminal station for Line 2 of the Chiba Urban Monorail and is located 12.0 kilometers from the northern terminus at Chiba Station....
- Dōbutsukōen
Highways
- Chiba-Tōgane RoadChiba-Togane RoadThe is a toll road in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is owned and operated by East Nippon Expressway Company.-Overview:Officially the road is designated as National Route 126. The road is built to an expressway standard and is classified as a road for .The road consists of two distinct sections...
- Keiyō RoadKeiyo RoadThe is a toll road in Japan. It is owned and operated by East Nippon Expressway Company.-Naming:Keiyō is a kanji acronym of two characters, each representing the two major urban areas connected by the route...
- Japan National Route 16
- Japan National Route 126
- Japan National Route 51Japan National Route 51National Route 51 is a national highway of Japan connecting Chūō-ku, Chiba and Mito, Ibaraki in Japan, with a total length of 124 km ....
Education
- Tokyo University of Information SciencesTokyo University of Information Sciencesis a private university in Wakaba Ward of the city of Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The university was established in 1988 by the School corporation Tokyo University of Agriculture. The university is consisted of four departments: Information System, Environmental Information, Business &...
- Uekusa UniversityUekusa Universityis a private university in the city of Chiba, [Chiba Prefecture]] Japan, established in 2008. The operator of the university also operates a junior college called Uekusa College.-External links:*...
- Uekusa Gakuen Junior CollegeUekusa Gakuen Junior Collegeis a private coeducational junior college in the city of Chiba, Chiba Prefecture Japan, established in 1999.-External links:*...
Noted people from Wakaba Ward
- Kazuhisa IshiiKazuhisa IshiiKazuhisa Ishii is a Japanese former Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Saitama Seibu Lions....
– professional baseball player - Shugo OshinariShugo Oshinariis a Japanese actor best known for his roles in the controversial Battle Royale II: Requiem and Shunji Iwai's film, All About Lily Chou-Chou ....
– actor - Tatsuya MoritaTatsuya Moritais a Japanese footballer who plays for Kyoto Sanga F.C..-Club:- International :-External links:* – Kyoto Sanga F.C. official site...
– professional soccer player