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Taitō

Imagine a special place in Tokyo, Japan, that's small but packed with people and fun things to see!

Images

File:Enjuji temple, Yanaka, Taitō, Tokyo, Japan - DSC08942.JPG

File:Enjuji temple, Yanaka, Taitō, Tokyo, Japan - DSC08942.JPG

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4 Uenokōen, Taitō-ku, Tōkyō-to 110-0007, Japan - panoramio (3)
Station Clock 時計, old facade of the Keisei Ueno Station 京成上野駅 in Taitō, Tokyo Japan
JR Sotobō Line Taitō Station Platform
9 Uenokōen, Taitō-ku, Tōkyō-to 110-0007, Japan - panoramio (1)
Higashi Hongan-ji, Nishi Asakusa, Taitō, Tokyo
X-shaped pedestrian Sakura bridge over Sumida river, linking Taitō and Sumida wards, view from Tokyo Skytree, Japan
1 Uenokōen, Taitō-ku, Tōkyō-to 110-0007, Japan - panoramio (3)
JR Sotobō Line Taitō Station Gates
Taitō-ku in Tokyo Prefecture Ja
Old façade and station clock 時計, of the Keisei Ueno Station 京成上野駅 in Taitō, Tokyo Japan
7 Chome-1 Ueno, Taitō-ku, Tōkyō-to 110-0005, Japan - panoramio

Key Facts

Location
Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.
Population
Approximately 186,276 people.
Area
10.11 square kilometers.
Fun Fact
Taitō is the smallest ward in Tokyo by area.

What's This Place Called Taitō?

Taitō is a special neighborhood, like a mini-city, inside a super big city called Tokyo, which is in Japan! In English, people sometimes call it Taitō City. It's one of the smallest parts of Tokyo, but lots and lots of people live there. Think of it like a busy playground where everyone knows each other!

How Many People Live Here?

Wow, so many people! In just a little bit of space, about 186,276 people call Taitō home. That's like filling up a whole school with kids, then another whole school, and another, and another! It's so crowded that for every square kilometer, there are about 18,420 people. That's more people than you can count on your fingers and toes!

How Big is Taitō?

Taitō is pretty small, only about 10.11 square kilometers. That's like fitting about 1,400 soccer fields into one area! It's the smallest of all the special neighborhoods in Tokyo. Even though it's small, it's the third-smallest in how many people live there, which means it's super cozy and busy.

What Makes Taitō Special?

Taitō is a special ward, which means it has its own way of doing things within Tokyo. It's a place where lots of people live close together, making it a very lively and exciting area. It's famous for being a busy and important part of Tokyo, even though it's not the biggest.

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