Asakita-ku, Hiroshima

After the four towns were merged with Hiroshima in 1973, they were designated a ward and named Asakita-ku.

As of April 1, 2006, the ward has an estimated population of 156,516 and a density of 442.95 persons per km2.

The Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's College is located in Asakita-ku.

Asakita-ku has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) characterized by cool to mild winters and hot, humid summers.

The average annual rainfall is 1,678.3 mm (66.07 in) with July as the wettest month.