Ōme, Tokyo

Ōme, Tokyo
Ōme
青梅市
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Location of Ōme in Tokyo
Ōme is located in Japan
Ōme
 
Coordinates: 35°47′N 139°17′E / 35.783°N 139.283°E / 35.783; 139.283Coordinates: 35°47′N 139°17′E / 35.783°N 139.283°E / 35.783; 139.283
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Tokyo
Government
 – Mayor Toshio Takeuchi (since November 1999)
Area
 – Total 103.26 km2 (39.9 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2010)
 – Total 139,932
 – Density 1,355.14/km2 (3,509.8/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Cryptomeria japonica
- Flower Prunus mume
- Bird Cettia diphone
Phone number 81-(0)428-22-1111
Address Higashi-ome 1-11-1, Ome City, Tokyo (東京都青梅市東青梅1丁目1番1号)
198-8701
Website Ōme

Ōme (青梅市 Ōme-shi?) is a city located in Tokyo, Japan. As of October 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 139,932 and a density of 1,355.14 persons per km². The total area is 103.26 km².

The characters 青梅 literally mean blue ume, or Japanese apricot.

The city was founded on April 1, 1951 by the combination three smaller villages. The name Ōme was taken from the original town of Ōme, which was famous for its Japanese Apricots. Later in 1955, four additional villages joined with Ōme to become what it is today. It has been connected directly to the central parts of Tokyo (then Edo) since 1603 via the Ōme-Kaidō.

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Education

The city operates its public elementary and junior high schools.

Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education operates the following public high schools:

  • Norin High School [1]
  • Ome Sogo High School [2]
  • Tama High School [3]

Transportation

The JR East Ome Line provides rail service to the city. Ten stations lie within the city limits. Among these are Kabe and Ōme Stations, both of which are terminals for some services on the line.

Surrounding municipalities

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