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江東区

Koto Ku
Ward in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Municipal code 131083
数字 · By the numbers

Koto at a glance

523,419
Population
43 km²
Area
1947
Founded
540
Parks
74
Museums
549
Cafés
南砂町 (Minami-sunamachi)
Nearest station
地図 · Where it is

Where is Koto?

Every dot is one of Japan's 1,651 municipalities, plotted at its real coordinates. Koto is marked in red.

35.6667°N, 139.8167°E Open in Google Maps →
概要 · Overview

About Koto

Kōtō is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The ward refers to itself as Kōtō City in English. As of May 1, 2025, the ward has an estimated population of 543,730, and a population density of 12,648/km2 (32,760/sq mi). The total area is 42.99 km2 (16.60 sq mi).

宿 · Where to stay

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旅 · Plan a trip

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質問 · Questions

About Koto

What does 区 mean at the end of 江東区?

区 means "ward" and is read ku. A ward inside a designated city, such as the 23 wards of Tokyo.