Fuchū, Hiroshima

For other locations with a similar name, see Fuchū (disambiguation).
Fuchu
府中市
City

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Location of Fuchu in Hiroshima Prefecture
Fuchu

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°33′54″N 133°14′31″E / 34.56500°N 133.24194°E / 34.56500; 133.24194Coordinates: 34°33′54″N 133°14′31″E / 34.56500°N 133.24194°E / 34.56500; 133.24194
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku (San'yō)
Prefecture Hiroshima Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Yoshikazu Itoh (since May 2002)
Area
  Total 195.71 km2 (75.56 sq mi)
Population (May 1, 2011)
  Total 43,932
  Density 224.47/km2 (581.4/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Cherry blossom
  Flower Hydrangea
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 315 Fukawacho, Fuchu-shi, Hiroshima-ken
726-8601

Fuchū (府中市 Fuchū-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It was originally the capital of the former Bingo Province. The city was founded on March 31, 1954. Fuchū, Tokyo became a city the following day.

As of May 1, 2011, population data, the city has an estimated population of 43,932, with 17,602 households and a population density of 224.47 people per km². The total area is 195.71 km².

On April 1, 2004, the town of Jōge (from Kōnu District) was merged into Fuchū.

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