Takasaki, Gunma

Takasaki (高崎市; -shi) is a city located in Gunma, Japan.

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City - Gunma - Japan

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As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 241,512 and the density of 2,181.29 persons per km². The total area is 110.72 km².

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2003 - Population - Density - Km²

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The city was founded on April 1, 1900.

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April 1 - 1900

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The city is famous as the hometown of the Daruma doll, theoretically representing the Buddhist sage Bodhidharma but in modern practice a symbol of good luck.

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Daruma doll - Bodhidharma

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Takasaki's sister cities are Battle Creek, Santo Andre, Chengde, and Pilsen.

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Battle Creek - Santo Andre - Chengde - Pilsen

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