Higashichichibu, Saitama
Higashichichibu is a village located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan., the village had an estimated population of 2,903, and a population density of 78.3 persons per km². Its total area is. The area has historically been associated with washi.Geography
Higashichichibu is located in west-central Saitama Prefecture, in a valley isolated from the rest of the Chichibu plains by a range of low mountains.Surrounding municipalities
The villages of Okawara and Tsukikawa were created within Chichibu District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The two villages merged to form Higashichichibu on August 1, 1956.Economy
The economy of Higashichichibu is primarily agricultural with some light manufacturing. It is increasingly a bedroom community due to its proximity to the town of Ogawa.Education
Higashichichibu has one elementary school and one middle school.Transportation
Railway
Higashichichibu has no passenger rail service. The nearest station is Yorii Station, in the neighboring town of Yorii or Ogawamachi Station in the town of Ogawa.Highway
Higashichichibu is not served by any of the Japanese national highways.
