Shibuya
special ward of Tokyo, Japan
Shibuya (渋谷, Shibuya-ku) is a special ward of Tokyo, Japan. It is a very important area for commerce and business. It also has the two busiest railway stations in the world, Shinjuku Station and Shibuya Station. As of 2020, it has an population of about 231,043, and a population density of 15,290.7 people per km2 (39,603/sq mi). The total area is 15.11 km2 (5.83 sq mi).[1]
Shibuya
渋谷区 | |
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| Shibuya City | |
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 Flag | |
 Location of Shibuya in Tokyo | |
| Coordinates: 35°39′34″N 139°42′02″E / 35.65944°N 139.70056°ECoordinates: 35°39′34″N 139°42′02″E / 35.65944°N 139.70056°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Tokyo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ken Hasebe (since April 2015) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.11 km2 (5.83 sq mi) |
| Population (10 April 2020) | |
| • Total | 231,043 |
| • Density | 15,290.7/km2 (39,603/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| City office | Shibuya 1-18-21, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8010 |
| Website | www |
Shibuya is famous for its scramble crossing, which is called Shibuya Crossing.
Related pagesEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Resident registration population". Shibuya City. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
Other websitesEdit
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shibuya. |
| Wikivoyage has a travel guide about: Shibuya |
- Official website (in Japanese)
