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As of 2005 , the ward has an estimated Population of 226,305 and a Density of 16460 persons per Km&2 . The total area is 13.75 km&2. Sumida maintains sister-city relationships with Seodaemun-gu , Seoul , South Korea ; and with Shijingshan District , Beijing , People's Republic Of China . GEOGRAPHY Sumida is in the northeastern part of the mainland portion of Tokyo. The Sumida and Arakawa are the major rivers, and form parts of its boundaries. Its neighbors are all special wards: Adachi to the north; Arakawa to the northwest; Katsushika to the east; Edogawa to the southeast; Taito to the west; Chuo to the southwest; and Koto to the south. Landmarks
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HISTORY The ward was founded on March 15 , 1947 . It was previously the (ordinary) wards Honjo and Mukojima. COMPANIES
POLITICS As of 2005, the mayor is Yamazaki Noboru. The council consists of 34 members. TRANSPORTATION Rail Lines
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FAMOUS PEOPLE Historical
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