Higashi-ku, Sapporo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Higashi-ku is the eastern ward of Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. It originated from the merger of Naebo, Okadama and Kariki villages in the early 20th century and became part of Sapporo city in 1955. The ward features several rivers, including the Toyohira, and is known for its onion cultivation.
Statistics
Area
57.13 km²
Population
254,360