Suidobashi, Heian

Suidobashi (水道橋) is a Metropolitan District located in Heian Metropolis, Yamatai. The district takes its name from the major bridge which crosses the Kohaku River between Ogu in Suidobashi and Shitamachi in Murota.

As of January 7, 2018, the ward has an estimated population of 208,763, and a population density of about 20,550 persons per km². The total area is 10.16 km².

Geography
Suidobashi is in the eastern part of Heian. It has a long shape stretching from north to south. It is bordered by the Kohaku River on the west and south, and is bisected by the Aokawa River which passes through the middle of the district.

Four other districts border Suidobashi. It is bordered to the north by Nonaka, to the east by Suginami. Across the Kohaku River, Suidobashi is bordered to the south by Murota, to the south-west by Okadabashi, and to the west by Sōtenbori.

History
The area was mainly an agricultural satellite village supporting Murota Town prior to the construction of Heian. The old Suidobashi bridge was built some time in the 17th century, giving the area its name. In 1695, a large execution ground was built in the area now located next to North Kawatsui Train Depot, and was mainly used by the Niwashi Corps to execute dissidents.

During the construction of Heian from 1859, the area became industrial as factories were built on the waterfront to support the construction. As per the plans for the new city, Suidobashi was incorporated into Heian as a residential district.

During the Second Escar-Varunan War, the Yamatai Imperial Army established a prisoner of war camp near Chihiro Bridge.

Districts and neighbourhoods

 * Kawatsui
 * Ogu
 * Suidobashi
 * Azuma Kohaku

Rail

 * Heian Azuma Line (Chihiro Station, Suidobashi Station, Kawatsui Station)
 * Kyobashi Line (Ogu Station, Suidobashi Station, Azuma Kohaku Station)
 * Kohaku-Kojikawa Monorail (Shin-Azuma Kohaku Station)

Major roads

 * Suidobashi Street
 * Ogu 3-Chome
 * National Road 70-32