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In Hokkaido
| 1．Hakodate | ||||||
| Hakodate (函館市, Hakodate-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ha.ko.da.te, ha.ko.da.teꜜ.ɕi][2]) is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As of January 31, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 239,813 with 138,807 households, and a population density of 354 inhabitants per square kilometre (920/sq mi). The total area is 677.86 square kilometres (261.72 sq mi). The city is the third largest in Hokkaido after Sapporo and Asahikawa. | ||||||
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| 2．Otaru | ||||||
| Otaru (小樽市, Otaru-shi) is a city and port in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan, northwest of Sapporo. The city faces Ishikari Bay and the Sea of Japan, and has long served as the main port of the bay. With its many historical buildings, Otaru is a popular tourist destination. Because it is a 25-minute drive from Sapporo, it has grown as a commuter town. As of July 31, 2023, the city had an estimated population of 107,432 and a population density of 441 persons per km² (1,100 persons per mi²). The total area is 243.83 km2 (94.14 sq mi). Although it is the largest city in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, the subprefecture's capital is the more centrally located Kutchan. | ||||||
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| 3．Asahikawa | ||||||
| Asahikawa (旭川市, Asahikawa-shi) is a city in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of the subprefecture, and the second-largest city in Hokkaido after Sapporo.[1][2] It has been a core city since April 1, 2000. The city is currently well known for the Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa ramen, and its ski resort. On July 31, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 321,906, with 173,961 households, and a population density of 431 persons per km2 (1,100 persons per mi2). The total area is 747.66 km2 (288.67 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 4．Muroran | ||||||
| Muroran (室蘭市, Muroran-shi) is a city and port located in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Iburi Subprefecture. As of January 31, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 76,385, with 43,494 households and a population density of 944 people per square kilometre (2,440 per square mile). The total area is 80.88 km2 (31.23 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 5．Kushiro | ||||||
| [File:Kushiro Ramsar Memorial Center.JPG|thumb|200px|Kushiro Tourism and International Relations Center]]Kushiro (釧路市, Kushiro-shi) is a city in Kushiro Subprefecture on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. Located along the coast of the North Pacific Ocean, it serves as the subprefecture's capital and it is the most populated city in the eastern part of the island. As of 31 October 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 151,833 in 90771 households, and a population density of 111 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 1,363.26 km2 (526.36 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 6．Obihiro | ||||||
| Obihiro (帯広市, Obihiro-shi) is a city in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Obihiro is the only designated city in the Tokachi area. As of July 31, 2023, the city had an estimated population of 163,084. The next most populous municipality in Tokachi is the adjacent town of Otofuke, with less than a third of Obihiro's population. The city had approximately 500 foreign residents in 2008.[1] The city contains the headquarters of the Fifth Division of the Northern Army of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. It also hosts the Rally Japan World Rally Championship-event. | ||||||
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| 7．Kitami | ||||||
| Kitami (北見市, Kitami-shi) is a city in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the most populous city and the commercial center in the subprefecture, although the subprefecture capital is Abashiri. Kitami is physically in the middle of Okhotsk Subprefecture. The Kitami Mountains are nearby and are the main reason behind the city's name. The city is the result of the merger of Kitami, Tanno, Tokoro and Rubeshibe towns in 2006 administrative reform. Kitami developed mainly in commerce and industry/service industries, Tanno in agriculture, Tokoro in fishery and agriculture, and Rubeshibe in forestry and tourism on hot springs. | ||||||
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| 8．Yūbari, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Yūbari (夕張市, Yūbari-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [jɯ(ꜜ)ː.bɐ.ɾʲi, jɯː.ba.ɾʲiꜜ.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of January 31, 2024, the city has an estimated population of 6,374, with 3,863 households.[2] The total area is 763.20 km2. Hemmed in by mountains, Yūbari stretches for 25 kilometers along a mountain valley. | ||||||
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| 9．Iwamizawa | ||||||
| Iwamizawa (岩見沢市, Iwamizawa-shi) is a city in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of Sorachi Subprefecture. As of July 31, 2023, the city had an estimated population of 75,949 and the density of 158 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 481.02 km2 (186 sq mi). On March 27, 2006, the town of Kurisawa, and the village of Kita (both from Sorachi District, Sorachi Subprefecture) merged into Iwamizawa.[2] | ||||||
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| 10．Abashiri | ||||||
| Abashiri (網走市, Abashiri-shi) is a city located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Abashiri is known as the site of the Abashiri Prison, a Meiji-era facility used for the incarceration of political prisoners. The old prison has been turned into a museum, but the city's new maximum-security prison is still in use. | ||||||
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| 11．Rumoi, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Rumoi (留萌市, Rumoi-shi) is a city in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 18,132 in 10519 households, and a population density of 61 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 297.81 km2 (114.99 sq mi). There are several theories about the origin of the name, which comes from the Ainu word for the Rumoi River. The word "rur-mo-ot-pe," means "a river with calm, constant tides," or "a river with deep tides," and this theory has been adopted by the city. | ||||||
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| 12．Wakkanai | ||||||
| akkanai (稚内市, Wakkanai-shi; Ainu: ヤㇺワッカナィ Yam-wakka-nay meaning "cold water river" or more literally "cold river valley")[1] is a city located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Wakkanai is the capital of Sōya Subprefecture. Situated approximately 1,100 km north of Tokyo and 270 km north of Sapporo, it is the northernmost municipality under Japanese administration following the loss of Karafuto (present-day Sakhalin) and the Kuril Islands, with Benten-jima being the northernmost point under Japanese control. | ||||||
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| 13．Bibai | ||||||
| Bibai (美唄市, Bibai-shi) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2023, the city has an estimated population of 19,242, and the density of 69.3 persons per km2. The total area is 277.69 km2. The name Bibai is derived from Ainu word "pipa o i", meaning "Place (swamp) with many cockscomb pearl mussels".[1][2] | ||||||
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| 14．Ashibetsu | ||||||
| Ashibetsu (Japanese: 芦別市, Hepburn: Ashibetsu-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [a.ɕiꜜ.be.tsɯ, -ɕi.be.tsɯ̥ꜜ.ɕi, -beꜜ.tsɯ̥.ɕi], locally [aꜜ.ɕi.be.tsɯ][1]) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the city had an estimated population of 12,555 and a density of 15 persons per km2. The total area is 865.02 km2. | ||||||
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| 15．Ebetsu | ||||||
| betsu (江別市, Ebetsu-shi) is a city in Ishikari Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. betsu was settled originally by Japanese people in 1871, who came from the Miyagi Prefecture on Honshu. In 1878, tondenhei began moving into the area. When the Meiji Government, in 1878, designated Hokkaido as part of Japan, settlers began to flood the area. Ebetsu earned township status in 1916 and city status in 1954. During the 1960s and 1970s, a burgeoning population in Sapporo caused the population in Ebetsu to concurrently boom. In 1991, the city reached 100,000 people. | ||||||
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| 16．Akabira | ||||||
| Akabira (赤平市, Akabira-shi) is a city located in central Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name comes from the Ainu language but the meaning is uncertain; possibly it means "mountain ridge" or "cliff". As of January 2024, the city has a population of 8,709 people living in 5,333 households.[1] The total area is 129.88 km2. The city was once a prosperous coal-mining city, its population reaching 59,430 in 1960. The population has been gradually declining. There have been efforts to create tourism around the city's coal mining heritage and other sights in order to strengthen the local economy. Other than that, there are also hot springs and campsites. | ||||||
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| 17．Monbetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Monbetsu (紋別市, Monbetsu-shi) is a city located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan; on the Sea of Okhotsk. The name comes from Ainu Mopet[citation needed] (Quiet River), Ainu "-pet" would be interpreted "-betsu" in Japanese as well of other city names in Hokkaido. As of September 30, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 22,983 and a population density of 27.67 persons per km2. The total area is 830.70 km2 (320.74 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 18．Shibetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hibetsu (士別市, Shibetsu-shi; Ainu: シペㇳ Sipet) is a city located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 December 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 16,400 in 706 households, and a population density of 15 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 1,119.22 km2 (432.13 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 19．Nayoro | ||||||
| ayoro (名寄市, Nayoro-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [na(ꜜ).jo.ɾo, na.jo.ɾoꜜ.ɕi],[1] Ainu: Nay Oro lit. 'in the middle of the valley') is a city in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 24,702, and a population density of 46 people per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 534.861 km2 (206.511 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 20．Mikasa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Mikasa (三笠市, Mikasa-shi) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the city has an estimated population of 8,040, and the density of 27 persons per km2. The total area is 302.64 km2. It is bordered on three sides by mountains, and on its east side is the man-made Lake Katsurazawa. | ||||||
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| 21．Nemuro, Hokkaido | ||||||
| emuro (根室市, Nemuro-shi; Ainu: ニ・ム・オロ Ni-mu-oro) is a city and port located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Nemuro Subprefecture. Much of the city lies on the Nemuro Peninsula. As of February 29, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 29,087, with 12,966 households, and a population density of 56.74 persons per km2 (147.0 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is 512.63 km2 (197.93 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 22．Takikawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Takikawa (滝川市, Takikawa-shi) is a city located in the Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Takikawa City is located in the central area of Hokkaido, it is conveniently located between the cities of Sapporo (biggest city) and Asahikawa (the second biggest city). Takikawa has an inland climate which causes great temperature difference between summer and winter. The average temperature in Takikawa is about 19 degrees Celsius in summer, and –5.9 degrees Celsius (21.4 Fahrenheit) in winter. Takikawa is one of the snowiest locations in Hokkaido, the average amount of snowfall in the past 10 years is 7.77 meters (25 feet, 6 inches). | ||||||
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| 23．Sunagawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| unagawa (砂川市, Sunagawa-shi) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of August 2024, the city has an estimated population of 15,340[1] and a population density of 190 people per km2. The total area is 78.69 km2. The city was designated as the first "Amenity Town" in Hokkaido in 1984 (Showa 59). As an Amenity Town, Sunagawa contains lot of greenery, such as parks.[2] | ||||||
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| 24．Utashinai | ||||||
| Utashinai (歌志内市, Utashinai-shi) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is Japan's smallest city by population. Utashinai was formerly a prosperous coal mining city, but its fortunes has declined greatly since the closing of the coal mines. The population peaked at 46,000 in 1948, and has been decreasing every year since. | ||||||
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| 25．Fukagawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Fukagawa (深川市, Fukagawa-shi) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the city has an estimated population of 20,039, and the density of 38 persons per km2. The total area is 529.12 km2. Fukagawa is a small but vibrant city most known for its plentiful rice fields and apple and cherry orchards in Otoe, a township to the south of the downtown area. Fukagawa is growing largely in Otoe, anchored by its Roadside Station, which is the third-busiest in Hokkaido, according to an article in the Hokkaido Shimbun. | ||||||
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| 26．Furano, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Furano (富良野市, Furano-shi) is a city in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan, located in the southern reaches of Kamikawa Subprefecture, under whose jurisdiction it resides. Well known throughout Japan as a tourism destination, it is famous for its lavender fields, the television drama Kita no Kuni kara and the Furano Ski Resort, which held the Snowboarding World Cup in recent years. As of September 2016, the city has an estimated population of 22,715 and a density of 38 persons per km2 (98 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is 600.97 km2 (232.04 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 27．Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kitahiroshima (北広島市, Kitahiroshima-shi) is a city located in Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan. The city's name has a literal meaning of "North Hiroshima City". As of July 31, 2023, the city had an estimated population of 57,019, with 27,221 households,[1] and a density of 479 persons per km². The total area is 119.05 square kilometres (45.97 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 28．Ishikari, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Ishikari (石狩市, Ishikari-shi; Ainu: Iskarun) is a city located in Ishikari Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of July 31, 2023, the city had an estimated population of 57,764, with 27,434 households,[1] and a density of 80 persons per km². The total area is 722.42 km2 (279 sq mi). On October 1, 2005, the village of Atsuta, from Atsuta District, and the village of Hamamasu, from Hamamasu District, merged into Ishikari. | ||||||
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| 29．Hokuto, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Hokuto (北斗市, Hokuto-shi) is a city in the center of the Oshima Subprefecture in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido.[1] It serves as a bedroom community for Hakodate, to the east of the city.[2] Hokuto was formed on February 1, 2006, from merging the town of Kamiiso, from Kamiiso District, and the town of Ōno, from Kameda District. Hokuto is the third city to be established in Oshima. (The second, Kameda, no longer exists, being dissolved just two years after its founding in 1971). Hokuto is the second largest city in Oshima by population after the city of Hakodate.[1] | ||||||
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| 30．Tōbetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Tōbetsu (当別町, Tōbetsu-chō) is a town located in Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan. As of July 31, 2023 the town had an estimated population of 15,347, and a density of 36.3 persons per km2. The total area is 422.86 km2. Located in the north part of Ishikari Subprefecture of Hokkaido, the shape of the municipality is elongated from north to south. It overlaps with the catchment area of the Tōbetsu river approximately. Tōbetsu means "river from marsh" in Ainu language, and in Japanese, it is called "Tōbetsu Gawa (river)". Low mountains occupy the northern area of the municipality. The southern area is a part of the Ishikari Plains. | ||||||
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| 31．Shinshinotsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hinshinotsu (新篠津村, Shinshinotsu-mura) is a village located in Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan. As of July 31, 2023 the village had an estimated population of 2,833 and a population density of 36.3 persons per km2. The total area is 78.04 km2. hinshinotsu is the smallest and the only village in Ishikari Subprefecture. Ishikari River flows the east of the village. | ||||||
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| 32．Matsumae, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Matsumae (松前町, Matsumae-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The former home of the Matsumae Han, it has an Edo period castle, Matsumae Castle, the only one in Hokkaido, and Ryūun-in. The total area of the town is 293.11 square kilometres (113.17 mi2). The town is located on the southern end of the Matsumae Peninsula. In addition the town governs the two islands in the Tsugaru Strait, Oshima and Kojima.[2] | ||||||
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| 33．Fukushima, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Fukushima (福島町, Fukushima-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,390, and a density of 23 persons per km2. The total area is 187.23 km2.[1] Industries in the town include squid fishing and tourism. The main tourist attractions are the Seikan Tunnel Museum, and the sumo museum (Yokozuna Chiyonoyama Chiyonofuji Kinenkan). | ||||||
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| 34．Shiriuchi, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hiriuchi (知内町, Shiriuchi-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,620, and a density of 23 persons per km2. hiriuchi is located on the southwest of the Oshima Peninsula and faces Tsugaru Strait. Shiriuchi River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 35．Kikonai, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kikonai (木古内町, Kikonai-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,448, and a density of 20 persons per km2. The total area is 221.88 km2. Kikonai is located on the southwest of the Oshima Peninsula and faces Tsugaru Strait. | ||||||
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| 36．Nanae, Hokkaido | ||||||
| anae (七飯町, Nanae-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. In April 2017, the town had an estimated population of 28,514, with 13,639 households,[1] and a population density of 130/km2 (340/sq mi). The total area is 216.61 km2 (83.63 sq mi). anae is at the southern end of the Oshima Peninsula, about 16 km (9.9 mi) away from Hakodate.[2] The name of "Nanae" (七飯) is derived from two former villages, Nanae (七重) and Iida (飯田) | ||||||
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| 37．Shikabe, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hikabe (鹿部町, Shikabe-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The town has a total area of 110.61 square kilometres (42.71 mi2). hikabe is located in northeast of Oshima Peninsula. There is Hokkaido Koma-ga-take on northwest of the town. The name of "Shikabe" is derived from Ainu word "sikerpe", meaning "Place with Phellodendron amurense". | ||||||
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| 38．Mori, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Mori (森町, Mori-machi) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The total area of the town is 368.27 square kilometres (142.19 mi2). As of September 2016, the town had a population of 16,299, and a population density of 44 persons per km2.[1][2] Mount Komagatake, an active volcano, is located to the east of Mori, and much of the town is part of Ōnuma Quasi-National Park.[3] Mori is the home of ikameshi, a squid and rice dish invented in the mid-20th century.[4] | ||||||
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| 39．Yakumo, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Yakumo (八雲町, Yakumo-chō) is a town in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town's population was estimated as 17,299, with a density of 18 persons per km2. The total area is 955.98 km2. On October 1, 2005, the town of Kumaishi was merged into Yakumo; now in the newly created Futami District. The former town of Kumaishi joined Oshima Subprefecture at the same time. | ||||||
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| 40．Oshamambe, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Oshamambe (長万部町, Oshamanbe-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 30 October 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,694. The total land area is 310.75 km2. Oshamambe faces Uchiura Bay, which is a bay of the Pacific Ocean. etana Line ran from Kunnui Station. There used to be Asahihama station between Oshamambe Station and Shizukari Station. | ||||||
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| 41．Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama) | ||||||
| sashi (江差町, Esashi-chō) is a town in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of Hiyama Subprefecture. One of the oldest towns in Hokkaido, the name Esashi comes from the Ainu word for kombu, a type of edible kelp well known in Japan. It is the birthplace of a folk music tradition called Esashi oiwake. | ||||||
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| 42．Kaminokuni, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kaminokuni (上ノ国町, Kaminokuni-chō) is a town located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town had an estimated population of 5,161, and a density of 9.4 per km2. The total area is 547.58 km2. Kaminokuni is located on the southwest of the Oshima Peninsula and faces the Sea of Japan. Amano River flows through the central town. Esashi Line used to run along this river. | ||||||
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| 43．Assabu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Assabu (厚沢部町, Assabu-chō) is a small town located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Assabu is situated in the Oshima Peninsula of southern Hokkaido near the Sea of Japan. The municipality is landlocked, comprising several valley basins and is encircled by forest-clad hills, opening out towards the Japan sea to the west. Around 20% of the Assabu municipal area is forested, with significant loss in recent years. Species include the Hiba (Japanese Cypress), Goyoumatsu (Japanese White Pine) and Todomatsu (Sakhalin Fir) species.[1] | ||||||
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| 44．Otobe, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Otobe (乙部町, Otobe-chō) is a town located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,925, and a density of 24 persons per km2. The total area is 162.55 km2. Otobe is located on the western of the Oshima Peninsula and faces the Sea of Japan. | ||||||
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| 45．Okushiri, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Okushiri (奥尻町, Okushiri-chō) is a town on Okushiri Island, located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name Okushiri comes from the Ainu name Ikusyun-shiri. Iku means other side and shiri means island.[1] However, the Japanese meaning of the two kanji used for the name mean "deep inside/innermost" and "buttocks/hips". | ||||||
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| 46．Imakane, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Imakane (今金町, Imakane-chō) is a town located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,575 and a density of 9.8 persons per km². The total area is 568.14 km². Imakane is located in southern Hokkaido within Setana District, Hiyama Subprefecture. The town is on Route 230 at the junction of the Shiribeshi-Toshibetsu and Toshibetsu-Mena rivers. The main landmark and meeting point in the town center is De Molen, a large windmill. | ||||||
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| 47．Setana, Hokkaido | ||||||
| etana (せたな町, Setana-chō) is a town located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 8,501, and a density of 13 persons per km². The total area is 638.67 km². On September 1, 2005, Setana (瀬棚町) absorbed the town of Kitahiyama, and the town of Taisei, to become the new and expanded town of Setana (せたな町). | ||||||
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| 48．Shimamaki, Hokkaido | ||||||
| himamaki (島牧村, Shimamaki-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,560. The total area is 437.26 km2. himamaki is located on the southern of the Shiribeshi Subprefecture. The name is derived from the Ainu word "Shuma-ko-mak", which means "Behind rocks".[1] | ||||||
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| 49．Suttsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| uttsu (寿都町, Suttsu-chō) is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,113, and a density of 33 persons per km2. The total area is 95.36 km2. The town of Suttsu faces the Suttsu Bay, a bay of the Sea of Japan. Shubetsu River flows in the middle of the town and divides the town into east and west. | ||||||
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| 50．Kuromatsunai, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kuromatsunai (黒松内町, Kuromatsunai-chō) is a town located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 24 May 2020 the town had an estimated population of 2,739, and a density of 7.2 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 345.65 km2. Kuromatsunai is located in the southern part of Shiribeshi Subprefecture and while close to both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean, the town itself has no coastline. The Shubuto River and Kuromatsunai River flow through Kuromatsunai. | ||||||
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| 51．Rankoshi, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Rankoshi (蘭越町, Rankoshi-chō) is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,893, and a density of 11 persons per km2. The total area is 449.68 km2. hiribetsu River flows through Rankoshi to the Sea of Japan. The town is surrounded by Niseko Volcanic Group, which belongs to Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 52．Rusutsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Rusutsu (留寿都村, Rusutsu-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016[update], the village has an estimated population of 1,940. The total area is 119.92 km2. Rusutsu is located on the southern of Shiribeshi Subprefecture. Mount Shiritsu is in the northern of the town. | ||||||
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| 53．Kyōwa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kyōwa (共和町, Kyōwa-chō) is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 6,136, and a density of 20 persons per km2. The total area is 304.96 km2. Kyōwa is located just south of the Shakotan Peninsula, near the Niseko Volcanic Group. | ||||||
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| 54．Iwanai, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Iwanai (岩内町, Iwanai-chō) is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 13,210. The total area is 70.64 km2. Iwanai is one of the oldest towns in the region. Unlike many Hokkaido towns, it predates the Meiji Restoration, having started as a seasonal fishing location c. 1450, and developing into a year-round village in the mid-18th century. (Its official founding date is 1751). Citizens of Iwanai whose families have been native for many generations have a peculiar "fisherman" accent to their Japanese, distinct to others living in the region. (Most Hokkaido citizens speak Kantō, or Tokyo region, dialect; their ancestors emigrated from the Kantō region in the late 19th century). | ||||||
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| 55．Tomari, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Tomari (泊村, Tomari-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.[1][2] As of September 2016, the village had a population of 1,750, and a density of 21 persons per km2. The total area is 82.35 square kilometres (31.80 mi2).[3] The name of the town originates from the word "Hemoi-tomari" in the Ainu language. "Hemoi-tomari" is formed from two Ainu-language words, the first, "hemoi", meaning "trout", and the second, "tomari", meaning "harbor". In the Japanese language the name of the town is written with a single kanji character, 泊, meaning "anchored" or "at anchor". The written form of the name in Japanese is an ateji, or a kanji character used to phonetically represent native or borrowed words.[2][3] | ||||||
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| 56．Kamoenai, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kamoenai (神恵内村, Kamoenai-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the second smallest municipality in Hokkaido by population, after Otoineppu. As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 904. The total area is 147.71 km2. Kamoenai is located on the western of the Shakotan Peninsula. | ||||||
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| 57．Shakotan, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hakotan (積丹町, Shakotan-chō) is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town had a population of 2,215, and a density of 9.3 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 238.20 square kilometres (91.97 mi2), and located 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of Sapporo, the capital and economic hub of Hokkaido.[1] Shakotan occupies the north of the Shakotan Peninsula. It was founded in 1869 as part of the short-lived Shiribeshi Province, which was dissolved in 1882 to become Hokkaido.[2][3] Shakotan, along with neighboring Otaru, is home to Japan's only national-level marine sanctuary.[4][5] Shakotan is home to the three great capes of the Shakotan Peninsula: Kamui, Shakotan, and Ōgon.[6] | ||||||
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| 58．Furubira, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Furubira (古平町, Furubira-chō) is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town had an estimated population of 3,265, and a density of 17 persons per km2. The total area is 188.41 square kilometres (72.75 mi2).[1][2] Furubira occupies the eastern end of the north coast of the Shakotan Peninsula facing the Sea of Japan. The town is largely built around the Furubira River, which runs from the highlands of the Shakotan Peninsula into the sea.[1] | ||||||
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| 59．Niki, Hokkaido | ||||||
| iki (仁木町, Niki-chō) is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2013, the town had an estimated population of 3,769, and a density of 22.44 people per km2. The town covers a land area of 167.93 km2.[1] The town is located around the middle reach of the Yoichi River. The river assumes the shape of the letter C as it traverses from southeast to north; its upper stream runs east to the town of Akaigawa, while its lower stream flows near the town of Yoichi. The river created terraces in Niki that are 1-2 kilometers wide on the southeastern bank and 4 kilometers wide on the northern bank. Local residents use the river's water for cultivating rice in the upper valley and fruit in the lower valley.[2] | ||||||
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| 60．Yoichi, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Yoichi (余市町, Yoichi-chō) is a town located in the Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2018, the population of Yoichi has dropped to 18,993 people, a drop of 10% over less than a decade. The density is 160 persons per km2. The total area of Yoichi is 140.60 km2. Yoichi is located on the southeastern edge of the Shakotan Peninsula and faces the Sea of Japan. North of the town belongs to the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park.[1] | ||||||
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| 61．Akaigawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Akaigawa (赤井川村, Akaigawa-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan. As of October 2020, the village has an estimated population of 1,165.[1] The total area is 280.11 km2. The name derives from Ainu word "hure-pet", meaning "red river".[2] The center of Akaigawa is in the Akaigawa Caldera and surrounded by mountains on every side.[3] | ||||||
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| 62．Nanporo, Hokkaido | ||||||
| anporo (南幌町, Nanporo-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is a bed town of Sapporo. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 7,886, and a density of 96 persons per km2. The total area is 81.49 km2. anporo's mascot is Kyabetti-kun (キャベッチくん, Kyabetchi-kun). He is a cabbage that resembles a healthy child and a sun. He has 200 times of energy.[1] | ||||||
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| 63．Naie, Hokkaido | ||||||
| aie (奈井江町, Naie-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 5,120. The total area is 88.05 km2. aie is linked with the Dōō Expressway or the Dōō Expressway (Hokkaidō Expressway) with its interchange. In the past the town flourished as a centre of the coal industry, but its population has since declined sharply. | ||||||
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| 64．Kamisunagawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kamisunagawa (上砂川町, Kamisunagawa-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 3,278. The total area is 39.91 km2. There is a microgravity test facility located in Kamisunagawa used for astronomic purposes. ince 1980, Kamisunagawa has been the sister city of Sparwood in British Columbia, Canada.[1] | ||||||
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| 65．Yuni, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Yuni (由仁町, Yuni-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. In September 2016, the town had an estimated population of 5,426 and a density of 40.6 per square kilometre (105/sq mi). The total area is 133.86 square kilometres (51.68 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 66．Naganuma, Hokkaido | ||||||
| aganuma (長沼町, Naganuma-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 11,262, and a density of 67 persons per km2. The total area is 168.36 km2. | ||||||
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| 67．Kuriyama, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kuriyama (栗山町, Kuriyama-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.[1] As of May 2025, the town has an estimated population of 10,571, and a density of 51.8 persons per km2. The total area is 203.93 km2. | ||||||
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| 68．Tsukigata, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Tsukigata (月形町, Tsukigata-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,429. The total area is 151.05 km2. The town's name originates from the first warden of Kabato Prison, located in Tsukigata, Kiyoshi Tsukigata. Tsukigata's mascot is Berude-kun (ベルデくん). He is a cheerful green melon who is a gardener and a glasses and bag salesman. He is 201 cm high.[4] | ||||||
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| 69．Urausu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Urausu (浦臼町, Urausu-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 1,983, and a density of 19.5 persons per km2. The total area is 101.08 km2. Urausu's mascot is Usuko Ne-san (臼子ねぇさん). She is a wine barrel. Due to this, she wears make up to hide cracks. She is known for saying "my blood is flowing with wine!" (私の血はワインが流れている！). She is usually assisted by U-chan (う～ちゃん, U ~-chan) and Urapai (ウラパイ).[1][2] | ||||||
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| 70．Shintotsukawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hintotsukawa (新十津川町, Shintotsukawa-chō; "New Totsukawa") is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 6,787, and a population density of 14 persons per km2. The total area is 495.62 km2. In 1889, a group of settlers from Totsukawa in Nara Prefecture relocated there following catastrophic flooding. | ||||||
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| 71．Moseushi, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Moseushi (妹背牛町, Moseushi-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,134. The total area is 48.55 km2. Moseushi's mascot is Utchi (ウッチー). She is a farmer cow. She usually is assisted by Aimo-chan (あいもちゃん), Ushimaru (牛丸) and an unnamed bathing cow.[1] | ||||||
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| 72．Chippubetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Chippubetsu (秩父別町, Chippubetsu-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Per Japanese census data,[1] the population of Chippubetsu has declined by roughly 50 percent over the past half-century. Chippubetsu's mascot is Chibel-kun (チーベルくん, Chīberu-kun). He is a scarecrow with a cape. He usually attends not only events held in Chippubetsu but events outside of the town. His hat can tell time.[2] | ||||||
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| 73．Uryū, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Uryū (雨竜町, Uryū-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 2,389, and a density of 12.5 persons per km2. The total area is 190.91 square kilometres (73.71 mi2).[1] The name of the town is from the Ainu language, but the origin of name has been lost. Urir-o-pet, one possibility, means "cormorant river".[1] | ||||||
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| 74．Hokuryū, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Hokuryū (北竜町, Hokuryū-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 1,724, and a density of 11 persons per km2. The total area is 158.82 km2. It is home to the Hokuryū Sunflower Village, the largest sunflower fields in Japan, where more than a million sunflowers bloom between July and August. | ||||||
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| 75．Numata, Hokkaido | ||||||
| umata (沼田町, Numata-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 2,909. The total area is 283.21 km2. umata's mascots are Pikazo (ピカゾー) and Sunon-chan (スノンちゃん). They are snowflake fairies. Pikazo is a blue male snowflake fairy while Sunon-chan is a pink female snowflake fairy.[1] | ||||||
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| 76．Horokanai, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Horokanai (幌加内町, Horokanai-chō) is a Japanese town in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 1,571. The total area is 767.03 km2 (296.15 sq mi). On April 1, 2010, Horokanai was transferred from Sorachi Subprefecture to Kamikawa Subprefecture. Horokanai's mascot is Horomin (ほろみん). She is a healthy and hard working buckwheat seed. She carries a soba choko and chopsticks to eat her homemade soba noodles. She wears traditional Japanese chef clothing and a buckwheat flower on her head. She carries a huge stick that doubles as a staff weapon on her back. She was unveiled on 18 June 2013.[1] | ||||||
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| 77．Takasu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Takasu (鷹栖町, Takasu-chō) is a town in Kamikawa Subprefecture in Hokkaido, Japan. Translated into English, Takasu means "hawk's nest," the original Ainu name for the town.[1] As of 25 February 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,441 in 3071 households, and a population density of 21 people per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 139.42 km2 (53.83 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 78．Higashikagura, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Higashikagura (東神楽町, Higashikagura-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 10,385, and a density of 150 persons per km2. The total area is 68.64 km2. Asahikawa Airport is partially in Asahikawa and partially in Higashikagura. | ||||||
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| 79．Tōma, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Tōma (当麻町, Tōma-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 January 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,119 in 3033 households, and a population density of 30 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 204.90 km2 (79.11 sq mi). Tōma is located on the eastern edge of the Kamikawa Basin, and the mountainous area to the east of the town continues into the Daisetsuzan mountain range. The Ishikari River flows along the border with Pippu Town, and its tributary, the Ushishube River, flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 80．Pippu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Pippu (比布町, Pippu-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,413 in 1756 households, and a population density of 21 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 86.90 km2 (33.55 sq mi). Pippu is notable for its ski slopes in winter and strawberries in summer. | ||||||
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| 81．Aibetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Aibetsu (愛別町, Aibetsu-chō) is a town in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,571 in 1353 households, and a population density of 10 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 250.13 km2 (96.58 sq mi). Aibetsu is located at the confluence of the Ishikari River and the Aibetsu River at the northeastern end of the Kamikawa Basin. | ||||||
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| 82．Kamikawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kamikawa (上川町, Kamikawa-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of December 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 3,706, and a density of 3.53 persons per km2. The total area is 1,049.24 km2. The town is approximately 30 minutes by bus or car from Sōunkyō Onsen and other tourist attractions which make up Daisetsuzan National Park. The Ishikari River, the longest river in Hokkaido, flows from here. The town also prides itself on "the most delicious ramen in Japan".[1] | ||||||
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| 83．Higashikawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Higashikawa (東川町, Higashikawa-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 8,092, and a density of 33 persons per km2. The total area is 247.06 km2. Higashikawa declared itself a photo town (写真の町, shashin no machi) in the 1980s and has done much to sponsor photography since, notably the annually awarded Higashikawa Prizes.In recent years, the number of cafes, general stores, wineries, vineyards, sake breweries, etc. has increased due to population growth resulting from increased immigration from all over the country. More young people are visiting as tourists. In terms of population growth in 2021, it ranked first in Hokkaido. | ||||||
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| 84．Biei, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Biei (美瑛町, Biei-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of May 2024, the town has an estimated population of 9,343, and a density of 14 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 677.16 km2. Biei is famous for its views of wide fields and hills, and is used as a backdrop for many Japanese commercials and TV programmes. The bright colours of its fields attract thousands of visitors in July and August. | ||||||
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| 85．Kamifurano, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kamifurano (上富良野町, Kamifurano-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 11,053 and a density of 47 persons per km2. The total area is 237.18 km2. Kamifurano's mascot is Labeton (らべとん, Rabeton). She is a 17-year-old idol pig. Her clothes are scented with lavender. She likes to eat stuff that tastes good (such as kiki pork, a type of tonkatsu) and enjoys hot springs scented with lavender. When she is on her break from idoling, she makes potpourri bags and does gardening. Her favourite colours are pink and purple. She struggles with dieting, being around narrow places and heights but, as an idol, she can overcome them. Per idol tradition, she is forbidden from making any romantic feelings. Her quote is "pure, correct and beautiful" (清く 正しく 美しく). Her birthday is July 28.[1] | ||||||
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| 86．Nakafurano, Hokkaido | ||||||
| akafurano (中富良野町, Nakafurano-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of April 28, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 5,086 and a density of 47 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 108.70 km2. Furano is famous for its numerous fields of lavender. akafurano's mascot is the gentle, laid-back, unfussy and clean Lavender Fairy (ラベンダーの妖精, Rabendā no Yōsei) or Lavender-chan (ラベンダーちゃん, Rabendā-chan). She is a gardener who lives in the Furano Lavender Fields (which is also her workplace). She loves to travel to gardens around the world and likes purple and green flowers. Her clothes were made from recycled melon skins and her hat and apron is scented from lavender. She is unveiled on 7 July 1995.[2] | ||||||
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| 87．Minamifurano, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Minamifurano (南富良野町, Minamifurano-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,611 and a density of 3.9 persons per km2. The total area is 665.52 km2. Minamifurano's mascot is Minami-chan (南ちゃん). She is a girl who wears a helmet resembling a curling rock and her clothes and hairclips resembles carrots and her bag resembles corn. She was unveiled in 2018.[1] | ||||||
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| 88．Shimukappu | ||||||
| himukappu (占冠村, Shimukappu-mura) is a village located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,251 and a density of 2.2 persons per km². The total area is 571.31 km². Tomamu in the eastern part of the village area is the site of the Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, one of Hokkaido's major ski resorts, located on the southern slopes of Mount Tomamu.The resort is dominated by four 40-storey (121 metre) high-rise towers built during the boom of the late 1980s. The exteriors of these buildings have recently been redecorated by Klein Dytham architecture (KDa) of Shibuya, Tokyo to make them harmonize better with their surroundings. | ||||||
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| 89．Wassamu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| assamu (和寒町, Wassamu-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,804 in 1459 households, and a population density of 12 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 225.11 km2 (86.92 sq mi). Wassamu is famous for its pumpkin and cabbage crops. | ||||||
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| 90．Kenbuchi, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kenbuchi (剣淵町, Kenbuchi-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,719 in 1391 households, and a population density of 21 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 130.99 km2 (50.58 sq mi). Kenbuchi is located along the Kenbuchi River, a tributary of the Teshio River. | ||||||
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| 91．Shimokawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| himokawa (下川町, Shimokawa-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 February 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,832 in 1599 households, and a population density of 4.4 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 644.54 km2 (248.86 sq mi). In the 2000s, the city set a goal of "realizing a sustainable local community," and worked to utilize forest resources including biomass and thereby improve energy self-sufficiency. In 2017, it won the Prime Minister's Award at the first Japan SDGs Awards, which are based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations.[2]。 | ||||||
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| 92．Bifuka, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Bifuka (美深町, Bifuka-chō) is a town in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,665 in 2016 households, and a population density of 5.5 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 672.09 km2 (259.50 sq mi). Bifuka is located in a valley in the north central region of the island of Hokkaido. The town is surrounded by mountains. The Teshio River flows roughly northwest through Bifuka. | ||||||
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| 93．Otoineppu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Otoineppu (音威子府村, Otoineppu-mura) is a village located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 584 in 402 households, and a population density of 2.1 people per km2.[3] The total area of the village is 275.63 km2 (106.42 sq mi). Otoineppu designates itself as the "smallest village in Hokkaido".[1][4][5] | ||||||
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| 94．Nakagawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| akagawa (中川町, Nakagawa-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 December 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 1,266 in 706 households, and a population density of 2.1 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 594.74 km2 (229.63 sq mi). Nakagawa is known for ammonites and other fossils. Its local specialties include sausage and hand-made wood products. | ||||||
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| 95．Mashike, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Mashike (増毛町, Mashike-chō) is a town located in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,495 in 1,954 households, and a population density of 9.5 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 369.72 km2 (142.75 sq mi). Mashike is located in the southern part of the Rumoi sub-prefecture on the coast of the Sea of Japan. It has a rugged terrain sandwiched between the ocean to the west and the mountains to the east, and most settlements are concentrated on the coast. However, the coast west of Beskari is lined with steep cliffs, and until the opening of Japan National Route 231 in 1981, it was an "island on land" with almost no means of transportation other than by boat. Parts of the town are within the borders of Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 96．Obira, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Obira (小平町, Obira-chō) is a town located in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,660 in 1,499 households, and a population density of 4.2 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 627.22 km2 (242.17 sq mi). Per Japanese census data, the population of Obira is as shown below. The town is in a long period of sustained population loss. | ||||||
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| 97．Tomamae, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Tomamae (苫前町, Tomamae-chō) is a town located in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 December 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,659 in 1,428 households, and a population density of 5.8 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 454.60 km2 (175.52 sq mi). Tomamae is located in the part of Rumoi jurisdiction in northern Hokkaido, facing the Sea of Japan to the west. | ||||||
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| 98．Haboro, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Haboro (羽幌町, Haboro-chō) is a town located in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.[1]As of 31 January 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,932 in 3315 households, and a population density of 13 people per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 472.65 km2 (182.49 sq mi). Haboro faces the Sea of Japan. Much of the area of the town is within the Teshio Mountains, and much of the town is protected as a national forest.[1] Mount Pisshiri is the highest point in the city at 1,032 metres (3,386 ft). Two rivers cross the town: the Haboro and the Chikubetsu. | ||||||
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| 99．Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hosanbetsu (初山別村, Shosanbetsu-mura) is a village located in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,005 in 501 households, and a population density of 3.6 people per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 279.52 km2 (107.92 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 100．Enbetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| nbetsu (遠別町, Enbetsu-chō), also known as Embetsu, is a town located in Rumoi, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,249 in 1253 households, and a population density of 3.8 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 590.80 km2 (228.11 sq mi). nbetsu is located at the north-northwest of the island of Hokkaido and overlooks the Sea of Japan. The town occupies the drainage basin of the Enbetsu River from its origin on the western slopes of the Teshio Mountains to its mouth at the Sea of Japan. The town is bisected by the Enbetsu River, which flows from the Teshio Mountains directly into the Sea of Japan.[2][3] Enbetsu is the northernmost area of rice production in Japan.[2][3][4][5] The west of the town is forested and sparsely inhabited. The small commercial and residential center of the town is located at the mouth of the river on the Sea of Japan. Enbetsu is home to an onsen hot spring resort, the Asahi Spa in Kotoura. A small mud volcano is located in the marshes in the immediate vicinity of the hot spring.[4] | ||||||
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| 101．Teshio, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Teshio (天塩町, Teshio-chō) is a town located in Rumoi, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 December 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,642 in 1,444 households, and a population density of 7.5 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 353.56 km2 (136.51 sq mi). Teshio is located in the northernmost part of Rumoi jurisdiction in northern Hokkaido, surrounded by the left bank of the downstream Teshio River. The central town area, where the town hall is located, is at the mouth of the river, and the hamlet of Onobunai is located along Japan National Route 40. | ||||||
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| 102．Horonobe, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Horonobe-cho (幌延町, Horonobe-chō) is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 January 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,036 in 1,499 households, and a population density of 3.5 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 574.1 km2 (221.7 sq mi). The word "Horonobe" originates from Poro-Nup. In Ainu language, poro means large and nup mean grassland, thus meaning a large uncultivated land. | ||||||
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| 103．Sarufutsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| arufutsu (猿払村, Sarufutsu-mura) is a village located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 30 June 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,647 in 1,305 households, and a population density of 4.5 people per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 589.99 km2 (227.80 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 104．Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Hamatonbetsu (浜頓別町, Hamatonbetsu-chō) is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.[1] As of 1 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,263 in 1841 households, and a population density of 8.1 people per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 401.59 km2 (155.05 sq mi). Hamatonbetsu is located in northeast Hokkaido; it faces the Sea of Okhotsk to the east where, during the winter, there is drift ice. Coastal areas of the town are marshy, and mountains spread out in the western and southern parts of the town. Lake Kutcharo designated a Ramsar site in July 1989, and host nearly 300 bird species either year round or as part of the avians' migratory pattern.[3] Parts of the town are within the borders of the North Okhotsk Prefectural Natural Park.[4] | ||||||
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| 105．Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| akatonbetsu (中頓別町, Nakatonbetsu-chō) is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.[1] As of 1 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 1,496 in 834 households, and a population density of 8.1 people per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 398.51 km2 (153.87 sq mi). akatonbetsu is located in northeast Hokkaido in an inland area of the Soya region. It is located in a mountainous area and is surrounded by mountains on all sides. 80% of the town's area is forested. | ||||||
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| 106．Esashi, Hokkaido (Sōya) | ||||||
| sashi (枝幸町, Esashi-chō) is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.[1] As of 30 June 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,276 in 3918 households, and a population density of 8.1 people per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 1,115.62 km2 (430.74 sq mi). The name of the town comes from the Ainu word "Esaushi", meaning "cape" (in the geographic sense).[1][3] | ||||||
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| 107．Toyotomi, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Toyotomi (豊富町, Toyotomi-chō) is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 30 June 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,551 in 1,932 households, and a population density of 5.8 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 520.69 km2 (201.04 sq mi). Toyotomi is located at the northwest side of Sōya Subprefecture, and faces the Sea of Japan to the west. It consists of the Sarobetsu Plain, which is part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park, in the west, and gently sloping hilly and mountainous area with pastures and forests in the east. Toyotomi Onsen, the northernmost hot spring resort in Japan, is located in the mountainous area to the southeast. | ||||||
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| 108．Rebun, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Rebun (礼文町, Rebun-chō) is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The district and town both cover the island of the same name: Rebun Island. Rebun Island is famous for its alpine flowers. Various prehistoric ruins from the Okhotsk culture have been discovered in the areas of Kafukai and Funadomari. Later down the line it seems that there was also the presence of various Ainu, leading to the various remains of castles from the Ainu period, scattered across the area. | ||||||
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| 109．Rishiri, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Rishiri (利尻町, Rishiri-chō) is a town located on Rishiri Island in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,169 and a density of 28 persons per km2. The total area is 76.49 km2. Rishiri Airport is located in nearby Rishirifuji. Rishiri is located on the western portion of Rishiri Island, facing the Sea of Japan. Mount Rishiri (also known as Rishirifuji), at 1721m, is located on the border with Rishirifuji.[1] | ||||||
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| 110．Rishirifuji, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Rishirifuji (利尻富士町, Rishirifuji-chō) is a town located on Rishiri Island in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,665 and a density of 25 persons per km2. The total area is 105.69 km2. ituated on Rishiri Island, it is surrounded by the Sea of Japan. Mount Rishiri, also known as Rishirifuji, is located on the border between the town of Rishiri to the south, with an elevation of 1721m.[1] | ||||||
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| 111．Bihoro, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Bihoro (美幌町, Bihoro-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name is derived from the Ainu word piporo, meaning "place of much water". Largely agricultural, the town is best known for the Bihoro Pass, which has views over Lake Kussharo in the Akan National Park. It is also home to Bihoro Aviation Park, which contains a number of aircraft previously used by the Japan Self-Defense Forces. | ||||||
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| 112．Tsubetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Tsubetsu (津別町, Tsubetsu-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,011 and a population density of 7 persons per km2. The total area is 716.60 km2. Tsubetsu's mascot is Maruta-kun (まる太くん). He is an honest and energetic mizunara wood log bear kamuy who likes to play rugby. As such, he trains rugby players from all over the world.[3][4] | ||||||
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| 113．Shari, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hari (斜里町, Shari-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 11,418 and a population density of 15 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 736.97 km2. During World War 2 on 22 June 1945 Shari came under attack from the submarine USS Barb. This attack was notable for being the first submarine-based rocket attack against a surface target.[2] | ||||||
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| 114．Kiyosato, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kiyosato (清里町, Kiyosato-chō) is a town in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,222 and a population density of 10 persons per km2. The total area is 402.73 km2 (155.49 sq mi). Kiyosato is near Mount Shari and uses the spring water to make a distinct variety of shōchū using potatoes grown only in Hokkaido.[1] | ||||||
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| 115．Koshimizu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Koshimizu (小清水町, Koshimizu-chō) is a town in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of May 1, 2017, the town had an estimated population of 5,029 and a population density of 18 persons per squared kilometre.[1] The total area is 287.04 km2. Koshimizu's mascots are Hogaja (ほがじゃ) and Denbo (でん坊). They are appointed as mascots on October 3, 2013.[2] | ||||||
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| 116．Kunneppu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kunneppu (訓子府町, Kunneppu-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk, Hokkaido, Japan. In the Ainu language, kunnepu means 'black river'.[1] As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,227 and a density of 27 persons per km2. The total area is 190.89 square kilometers (73.70 sq mi). Kunneppu is the site of the Kitami Agricultural Experiment Station, an arm of the Hokkaido Research Organization, that works to create and study plant science and breeding techniques for increased and sustainable food production.[2][3] | ||||||
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| 117．Oketo, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Oketo (置戸町, Oketo-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name Oketo is derived from the original Ainu name for the tributary entering the Tokoro River. "O-ket-un-nai" means the river at whose mouth there are drying/stretching frames for animal skins.[1] As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,042 and a population density of 5.8 persons per km². The total area is 527.54 km². | ||||||
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| 118．Saroma, Hokkaido | ||||||
| aroma (佐呂間町, Saroma-chō) is a town in the Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name Saroma comes from the Ainu place name Saro-oma-pet, meaning place of many miscanthus reeds.[1] As of January, 2013, the town has a population of 5,617 and a population density of 14 persons per km². The total area is 404.99 km². | ||||||
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| 119．Engaru, Hokkaido | ||||||
| ngaru (遠軽町, Engaru-chō) is a town in the Okhotsk subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. The name comes from the Ainu place name Inkar-us-i ("overlook-always doing-place"), meaning a lookout point.[1][2] On October 1, 2005, the towns of Ikutahara and Maruseppu, and the village of Shirataki, all from Monbetsu District merged into the expanded town of Engaru.[3] As of October 2025, the town has an estimated population of 17,619.[4] The total area is 1,332.32 square kilometres (514.41 sq mi),[5] making it the fifth largest municipality in Hokkaido.[6] | ||||||
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| 120．Kamiyūbetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kamiyūbetsu (上湧別町, Kamiyūbetsu-chō) was a town located in Monbetsu District, Abashiri Subprefecture (now Okhotsk Subprefecture), Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2007, the town had an estimated population of 5,695 and a population density of 36.3 persons per km2. The total area is 161.39 km2. On October 1, 2009, Kamiyūbetsu was merged into the town of Yūbetsu; both are in Monbetsu District, Okhotsk Subprefecture.[1] | ||||||
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| 121．Yūbetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Yūbetsu (湧別町, Yūbetsu-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of May 2025, the town has an estimated population of 7,821.[1] The total area is 505.74 km2. On October 1, 2009, the town of Kamiyūbetsu was merged into Yūbetsu; both are in Monbetsu District, Okhotsk Subprefecture.[2] | ||||||
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| 122．Takinoue, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Takinoue (滝上町, Takinoue-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 30, 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,757 and a population density of 3.6 persons per km². The total area is 766.89 km². In the Ainu language, the Takinoue area is called Ponkamuikotan which roughly translates to "Village of the Small Gods." The name Takinoue, which literally means "Above the Waterfall," originates from the first Japanese settlers who founded the city upstream from a waterfall. | ||||||
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| 123．Okoppe, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Okoppe (興部町, Okoppe-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,963 and a population density of 11 persons per km2. The total area is 362.41 km2. It is 137 miles from the New Chitose Airport. Okoppe is twinned with the Town of Stettler, Alberta, Canada since June 26, 1990. | ||||||
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| 124．Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido | ||||||
| ishiokoppe (西興部村, Nishi-Okoppe-mura) is a village located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,120. The total area is 308.12 km2. ishiokoppe's mascot is Setoshi-kun (セトウシくん). He is an orange and white bull who is a musician. He works at the local dairy farm. He carries his electric guitar to play (though he sometimes uses it as a weapon).[3] | ||||||
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| 125．Ōmu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Ōmu (雄武町, Ōmu-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,596 and a population density of 7.2 persons per km². The total area is 637.03 km².[citation needed] Omu has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) with warm summers and cold winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. | ||||||
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| 126．Ōzora, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Ōzora (大空町, Ōzora-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Ōzora was formed on March 31, 2006, as a result of the merger of the town of Memanbetsu, and the village of Higashimokoto. Memanbetsu Village (later Memanbetsu Town) split from the Town of Abashiri (now the City of Abashiri) in 1921, and Higashimokoto Village split from Abashiri Town on February 11, 1947. Therefore, all of Ōzora's territory once was a part of Abashiri. | ||||||
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| 127．Toyoura, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Toyoura (豊浦町, Toyoura-chō) is a town located in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,205, and a density of 18 persons per km2. The total area is 233.54 km2. | ||||||
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| 128．Atsuma, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Atsuma (厚真町, Atsuma-chō) is a town located in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. In March 2017, the town had an estimated population of 4,659, and a density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is 404.56 km2. The annual town festival takes place in mid-July, and is called "Inaka Matsuri" or "Country Festival". It is a two-day affair that starts in the main section of town with a parade featuring the Atsuma Dance and continuing until the next day with performances at the Atsuma Dam. | ||||||
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| 129．Abira, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Abira (安平町, Abira-chō) is a town located in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 30 September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 8,323. Located in the north-east of Iburi Subprefecture, and is a hilly area extending from the Yufutsu Plain to the Yūbari Mountains and the Maoi Hills. Abira is surrounded by Tomakomai in the south-west, Chitose in the north-west, Yuni in from the north to the east, and Atsuma in the south-east. The Toasa River flows through Abira and Tomakomai, and Abira River flows through the center of Abira. | ||||||
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| 130．Mukawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Mukawa (むかわ町, Mukawa-chō) is a town located in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. On March 27, 2006, Mukawa (鵡川町) absorbed the town of Hobetsu to create the new town of Mukawa. The new town was given the same name as the former town of Mukawa, but in hiragana, instead of former kanji name. As of April 30, 2017, the town (including the Hobetsu area) has an estimated population of 8,527, with a total of 4,369 households.[1] The total area is 166.43 km². | ||||||
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| 131．Hidaka, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Hidaka (日高町, Hidaka-chō) is a town located in Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Hidaka Town is divided into two exclaves, which coincide with the former towns of Hidaka and Monbetsu. The town of Biratori lies between the two wards separating them. Hidaka Ward (Hidaka-ku) lies in the Hidaka Mountains at a cross road leading to Sapporo, Furano, Obihiro, and Biratori. These crossroads lead to Hidaka and Nisshō passes. Monbetsu Ward (Monbetsu-ku) lies on the coast of the Pacific Ocean at the outlet of the Saru River. | ||||||
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| 132．Biratori, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Biratori (平取町, Biratori-chō) (Ainu: ピラ・ウトゥル, romanized: pira-utur[1]) is a town located in Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name of the town means 'between the rocky cliffs' in the Ainu language.[2] As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 4,776 and a density of 6.4 persons per km2. The total area is 743.16 km2. | ||||||
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| 133．Niikappu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| iikappu (新冠町, Niikappu-chō) is a town located in Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The town was established September 1881.[1] iikappu stretches from the Pacific Ocean of southeast Hokkaido north to the Hidaka Mountains along the Niikappu River. The town covers a total area of 585.88 km2.[1] Its highest point is Mount Poroshiri, and the lowest is at the coast. The town runs 45 kilometres (28 mi) East-West and 44 kilometres (27 mi) North-South[1] | ||||||
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| 134．Urakawa, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Urakawa (浦河町, Urakawa-chō) is a town located in Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 12,074 and a density of 17 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 694.24 km2. Urakawa has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with warm summers and cold winters. With an alternate definition, using the −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm, Urakawa falls in the rare oceanic climate (Cfb) of the east coast of the continents due to the warm current of Tsushima. Owing to its slightly more southerly latitude, easterly aspect and location on the sea, snowfall is much lighter than in the major cities of western Hokkaido like Sapporo, Hakodate, Asahikawa and Wakkanai, with the most in one month being 0.98 metres (38.6 in) in January 1969.[2] Precipitation in heaviest in the summer months when remnant typhoons may approach; the heaviest daily rainfall being 190.0 millimetres (7.48 in) on 5 August 1981, and the wettest month being 429.5 millimetres (16.91 in) in August 1995. The driest month has been 2.5 millimetres (0.10 in) in February 2003. Year-round sunshine, although less than in the Tokachi Plain, is also higher than western Hokkaido, with the dullest month being 48.0 hours in August 1941 and the sunniest, in April 2014, being 288.0 hours, which beats the previous record of 271.6 hours in May 1957. | ||||||
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| 135．Samani, Hokkaido | ||||||
| amani (様似町, Samani-chō), is a town located in Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of April 2017, the town has an estimated population of 4,482, with 2,242 households,[1] and a density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is 364.33 km2. The local economy is dominated by agriculture, including breeding horses for racing, tourism and the harvesting of wild konbu. | ||||||
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| 136．Erimo, Hokkaido | ||||||
| rimo (えりも町, Erimo-chō) is a town located in Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. rimo is famous for its strong winds, kelp (konbu), and its scenic cape, Cape Erimo (Erimo-misaki). The cape was made famous by Shinichi Mori's enka song Erimo Misaki. It is supposed to be a romantic place to visit. The cape hosts a population of Kurile seals, as well as a museum dedicated to wind (kaze-no-yakata). Winds in Erimo are strong enough that in addition to two windmills on the cape, Erimo Elementary School (built in 2000) is completely powered by electricity generated by its own windmill. This is a common location in Hokkaido to view the first sunrise of the year, and hundreds of people from all over Japan brave the strong, cold wind to watch. | ||||||
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| 137．Shinhidaka, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hinhidaka (新ひだか町, Shinhidaka-chō) is a town located in Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Shinhidaka is the most populous town, and the economic center of Hidaka Subprefecture. The river valleys of what is now Shinhidaka were occupied by the Ainu. From the 19th century, people from Japan began to settle in the region. | ||||||
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| 138．Otofuke, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Otofuke (音更町, Otofuke-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of January 2024, the town has an estimated population of 42,904 and a density of 92 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 466.09 km2. | ||||||
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| 139．Shihoro, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hihoro (士幌町, Shihoro-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town had an estimated population of 6,234 and a density of 24 persons per km2. The total area is 259.13 km2. hihoro's mascot is Daichi-kun (大地くん). He is an joyful and dynamic blue alien. He is shaped like a "shi" (士). His gooey body contains a pink heart representing love, a yellow star for hope and dreams, a white mountain symbolizing the Nupukaushi-nupuri mountain range and a green tree representing nature. Enthusiasm and harmonious development is his goal. In other versions, he is depicted as a young human boy.[1][2] | ||||||
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| 140．Kamishihoro, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Kamishihoro (上士幌町, Kamishihoro-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016 the town has an estimated population of 4,908 and a density of 7 persons per km2. The total area is 700.87 km2. The town has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb, hemiboreal). | ||||||
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| 141．Shikaoi, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hikaoi (鹿追町, Shikaoi-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name "Shikaoi" means "Following (hunting) deer". As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,570 and a density of 14 persons per km2. The total area is 399.69 km2. There are several towns around Shikaoi including Shimizu, Shintoku, and Shihoro. | ||||||
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| 142．Shintoku, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hintoku (新得町, Shintoku-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 6,285 and a density of 5.9 persons per km2. The total area is 1,063.79 km2. Surrounding towns include Minamifurano, Shimizu, and Shikaoi. hile Japan Bandy Federation was founded in 2011, there has not been any full-sized bandy field in the country. So domestically only the variety rink bandy has been played. However, in the summer of 2017 an association for bandy was founded in Shintoku[1][2] and it was announced that a full-sized field will open in the 2017-2018 winter season.[3] It became a reality in December 2017 and the first Japanese championship took place there in January 2018, with the home teams capturing the titles.[4][5] | ||||||
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| 143．Memuro, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Memuro (芽室町, Memuro-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 18,806 and a density of 37 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 513.91 km2. The Hokkaido Prefectural Tokachi Agricultural Experiment Station is located in Memuro. | ||||||
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| 144．Nakasatsunai, Hokkaido | ||||||
| akasatsunai (中札内村, Nakasatsunai-mura) is a village located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.[1] As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 3,980. The total area is 292.69 km2. akasatsunai's mascot is Pi-tan (ピータン). He is a baby chick. His face looks like an egg, his eyes are like beans, and his shoes are made of potatoes (these agricultural products are products of the town). Although he usually wears a top hat and carries a lily of the valley, he can change into other clothes. His favorite hobbies are climbing mountains, farming, judo and attending festivals. He was unveiled in March 1991.[2] | ||||||
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| 145．Sarabetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| arabetsu (更別村, Sarabetsu-mura) is a village located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 3,275. The total area is 176.45 km2. arabetsu's mascot is Don-chan (しばれ君). He is an acorn. His goal is to have the town develop like a tree.[3] | ||||||
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| 146．Taiki, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Taiki (大樹町, Taiki-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name of the town comes from the Ainu word for "place where many trees grow."[1] Japanese prospectors began searching for gold in Taiki in the 1630s. Tadataka Ino surveyed the surrounding area in 1800, and Takeshiro Matsuura led an exploratory expedition in 1858.[2] | ||||||
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| 147．Hiroo, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Hiroo (広尾町, Hiroo-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 7,182 and a density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is 596.14 km2. Hiroo is recognized as the only place in Japan to be designated as a "Santa-Land" from the municipal government of Oslo, Norway. | ||||||
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| 148．Makubetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Makubetsu (幕別町, Makubetsu-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 27,310 and a density of 80 persons per km2. The total area is 340.46 km2. On February 6, 2006, the village of Chūrui (from Hiroo District) was merged into Makubetsu. | ||||||
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| 149．Ikeda, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Ikeda (池田町, Ikeda-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Tokachi has almost year-round blue skies, which results in warm summers and cold winters. In the summer, temperatures reach 30 degrees Celsius and in winter up to minus 30 degrees Celsius. The clear skies in winter make perfect ice skating conditions, and Ikeda is known for producing world class speed skaters. In the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, a speed skater from Ikeda won a silver medal for Japan. The main industry in Ikeda is producing Tokachi wine but there are also livestock and vegetable farming industries. | ||||||
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| 150．Toyokoro, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Toyokoro (豊頃町, Toyokoro-chō) is a town in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016[update], the town has an estimated population of 3,262 and a density of 6.1 persons per km². The total area is 536.52 square kilometres (207.15 sq mi). The town is separated into two main areas, Toyokoro and Moiwa. These areas are separated by the Tokachi River. Two bridges, Toyokoro Ohashi Bridge and Moiwa Bridge, connect the two.[1] | ||||||
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| 151．Honbetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Honbetsu (本別町, Honbetsu-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 7,441 and a density of 19 persons per km2. The total area is 391.99 km2. Honbetsu's mascot is Genki-kun (元気くん). He is a soybean filled with dynamism and easiness. He is unveiled in 2001. His quote "Ii hito iimachi ikiikihonbetsu" (いいひと いいまち いきいきほんべつ) is a tongue twister.[3] | ||||||
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| 152．Ashoro, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Ashoro (足寄町, Ashoro-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 7,150 and a density of 5.1 persons per km2. The total area is 1,408.09 km2. It was the largest municipality in Japan until the merger of Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture on February 1, 2005. Main industries of the town include dairying and farming of sugar beet and wheat. | ||||||
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| 153．Rikubetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Rikubetsu (陸別町, Rikubetsu-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is located on the edge of the Tokachi Plain at an altitude of 207 metres (679 ft) above sea level. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,528 and a density of 4.2 persons per km². The total area is 608.81 km². | ||||||
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| 154．Urahoro, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Urahoro (浦幌町, Urahoro-chō) is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,023 and a density of 6.9 persons per km2. The total area is 729.64 km2. Urahoro's mascots are Uraha (ウラハ) and Horoma (ホロマ) are grey herons who are siblings. They lived in the forests of Urahoro. | ||||||
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| 155．Akkeshi, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Akkeshi (厚岸町, Akkeshi-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 October 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 8059 in 4251 households, and a population density of 10.9 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 739.12 km2 (285.38 sq mi). Akkeshi is located in southeastern Hokkaido. Akkeshi Bay, a natural harbor, extends deeply into Lake Akkeshi. The town measures 35.5 kilometers east-to-west and 45.1 kilometers north-to-south, approximately 48 kilometers from Kushiro and 78 kilometers from Nemuro. The highest elevation is 156 meters. The area is covered with hills and marshes rising from 60 to 80 meters. The Pacific coast is rich in unusually shaped rocks, and at the mouth of Akkeshi Bay are the uninhabited Daikoku Island and other small islands. Daikoku Island is a breeding habitat for Leach's storm petrel, Slaty-backed gull, Japanese Cormorant, and Spectacled guillemot and is designated a national Natural Monument and national "Special Wildlife Protection Area." In addition, Lake Akkeshi and Bekambeushi are registered under the Ramsar Convention as the Lake Akkeshi-Bekambeushi Marsh. The area from Kushiro to Hamanaka Town adjacent to Akkeshi is part of the Akkeshi-Kiritappu-Konbumori Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 156．Hamanaka, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Hamanaka (浜中町, Hamanaka-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 30 November 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,169 in 2580 households, and a population density of 12.2 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 739.12 km2 (285.38 sq mi). Hamanaka is located in southeastern Hokkaido. Hamanaka is located in the southeastern part of the Kushiro Regional Subprefectural Bureau, facing the Pacific Ocean. The town hall was previously located in the Kiritappu district, on a tombolo formed between Bokibetsu on the mainland of Hokkaido and the tombolo island of Yufutsu. However, due to concerns about tsunami flooding, it was relocated to the higher ground in this area, and the new building was completed in January 2021. | ||||||
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| 157．Shibecha, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hibecha (標茶町, Shibecha-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 30 November 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,713 in 3560 households, and a population density of 10.9 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 1,099.37 km2 (424.47 sq mi). hibecha is located approximately in the center of Kushiro Subprefecture. It is approximately 40 kilometers northeast of central Kushiro. It the sixth largest town and village in Japan in terms of geographical area. The Kushiro River flows north and south through the town. The Kushiro Wetlands are located in the south. Nishibetsudake, at 800 meters, is the highest point in the town. | ||||||
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| 158．Teshikaga, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Teshikaga (弟子屈町, Teshikaga-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 October 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,345 in 3692 households, and a population density of 8.2 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 774.33 km2 (298.97 sq mi). Teshika is located in southeastern Hokkaido, at the foot of the Kussharo Caldera and the Mashū Caldera to its east, and to the east is the Nemuro Plateau. To the south it borders Shibecha Town and is connected to the Kushiro Wetlands. Approximately 70% of the town is covered by mountains and forests. Mount Mokoto, at 1000 meters, is the highest elevation in the town. Much of Teshika is within the borders of the Akan Mashu National Park. Lake Mashū (Ainu: Kamuy-to), Lake Kussharo (Ainu: Kutcar or Kutcaro), volcanic caldera lakes are located in the town. | ||||||
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| 159．Tsurui | ||||||
| Tsurui (鶴居村, Tsurui-mura) is a village located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 30 November 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,362 in 1186 households, and a population density of 2.1 people per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 571.80 km2 (220.77 sq mi). Tsurui is a breeding ground for the red-crowned crane, deemed one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.[2] It is a member of the "The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan" Association.[3] | ||||||
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| 160．Shiranuka, Hokkaido | ||||||
| hiranuka (白糠町, Shiranuka-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 October 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,874 in 3900 households, and a population density of 10.9 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 773.13 km2 (298.51 sq mi). hiranuka is located in the western part of the Kushiro Subprefecture, at the mouth of the Charo River into the Pacific Ocean. It is approximately 30 kilometers west of central Kushiro City. The town is sandwiched between two enclaves of Kushiro City on either side. It is approximately 90 kilometers east of Obihiro City. The northern part of the town tends to be at a higher elevation. Japan National Route 38 and the Nemuro Main Line railway run east-west along the Pacific coast in the south. Shiranuka Town Hall is located near Shiranuka Station on the Nemuro Main Line, and it is also close to Shiranuka Port. The Senshiro Industrial Park was developed near the administrative border with Kushiro City at the eastern end of the town. The majority of the population is concentrated along the coast. The runway of Kushiro Airport straddles the administrative border with Kushiro City. | ||||||
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| 161．Betsukai, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Betsukai (別海町, Betsukai-chō) is a town located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,179,[1] and an area of 1,320.15 km2 (the second largest in Hokkaido). The town is primarily agricultural, with numerous dairy farms. It comprises a part of the agricultural region referred to as "Milk Land Hokkaido". [citation needed] | ||||||
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| 162．Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| akashibetsu (中標津町, Nakashibetsu-chō) is a town located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of March 31, 2008, it has an estimated population of 23,958, and an area of 684.98 km2. akashibetsu Airport, the easternmost airport in mainland Japan, is located in the town. In 2004, there was an abortive effort to merge Nakashibetsu with the nearby town of Rausu. The new city would have been named "Higashishiretoko", but the plan was defeated in a referendum held in Nakashibetsu. | ||||||
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| 163．Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro) | ||||||
| hibetsu (標津町, Shibetsu-chō) is a town located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. hibetsu is located at the northeastern end of Hokkaido, in the heart of Nemuro Subprefecture. It is a coastal town, facing the Sea of Okhotsk and backed by the mountains of the Shiretoko Peninsula. To the northeast of Shibestu lies the town of Rausu, to the northwest is Shari, to the south is Betsukai and to the west is the town of Nakashibetsu. | ||||||
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| 164．Rausu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| Rausu (羅臼町, Rausu-chō) is a town located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 30, 2016, it has an estimated population of 5,395, and an area of 397.88 km2. The word "Rausu" originates from the Ainu word Raushi, roughly meaning "Low-land" or "Place of men with beast-like spirit". The town occupies the southern half of the Shiretoko Peninsula. Kunashir Island, one of the four disputed Kuril Islands, can be seen from the town. | ||||||
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| 165．Kazamaura | ||||||
| Kazamaura (風間浦村, Kazamaura-mura) is a village located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,673 in 864 households, and a population density of 24 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 69.55 square kilometres (26.85 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 166．Sai, Aomori | ||||||
| ai (佐井村, Sai-mura) is a village located in Aomori, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,732 in 877 households, and a population density of 13 persons per square kilometre.[1] Its total area is 135.04 square kilometres (52.14 sq mi).[2] In 2016, Sai was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[3] | ||||||
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| 167．Sannohe | ||||||
| annohe (三戸町, Sannohe-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,146 in 4141 households,[1] and a population density of 60 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 151.79 square kilometres (58.61 sq mi).[2] annohe occupies an inland area in southeast corner of Aomori Prefecture, south of the Hakkōda Mountains. The terrain is relatively flat, with mountains extending in the northwestern part of the town. The Mabechi River flows from north to south through the center of the town. | ||||||
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| 168．Gonohe | ||||||
| Gonohe (五戸町, Gonohe-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,013 in 7027 households, and a population density of 90 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 177.67 square kilometres (68.60 sq mi).[2] Gonohe is located in the north-eastern part of Sannohe District, approximately 16 kilometres west of Hachinohe City and 10 kilometres southeast of Towada City. The town is adjacent to Hachinohe City to the east, Shingō Village to the west, Nanbu Town to the south, and Towada City, Oirase Town and Rokunohe Town to the north. The land extends 16.8 kilometres east to west and 18.55 kilometres north to south. | ||||||
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| 169．Takko | ||||||
| Takko (田子町, Takko-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,968 in 2097 households and a population density of 21 persons per km2[1] The total area of the town is 241.98 square kilometres (93.43 sq mi).[2] Takko occupies the far southeast corner of Aomori Prefecture, south of the Hakkōda Mountains. Much of the town is mountainous with peaks ranging from 700 to 1000 meters. The mountainous area is home to many indigenous plant and animal species. Wildlife includes Japanese macaque monkeys, kamoshika, tanuki, and Asian black bears. The residential area is mainly along the river basins such as the Kumabara River, the Ayome River, and the Okawa River, which flow from east to west through the town. | ||||||
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| 170．Nanbu, Aomori | ||||||
| anbu (南部町, Nanbu-chō) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,885 in 7466 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km2 .[1] The total area of the town is 153.12 square kilometres (59.12 sq mi).[2] anbu is located in southeastern of Aomori Prefecture, in the eastern part of Sannohe District. The Mabechi River flows from east to west in the center of the town. The terrain is flat along the Mabuchi River, but there are few flatlands and most of the town is hilly. In the southern part of the town, Mt. Nakui has an elevation of 615 meters. | ||||||
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| 171．Hashikami | ||||||
| Hashikami (階上町, Hashikami-chō) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,012 in 6,039 households, and a population density of 140 persons per km2[1] The total area of the town is 94.01 square kilometres (36.30 sq mi).[2] Hashikami occupies the far southeast corner of Aomori Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. The coastline is rugged and highly indented, forming numerous small bays. Inland, the land is hilly, rising to the west to a height of 740 metres (2,430 ft) at the highest point. A portion of the coastal areas of the town were within the borders of the Tanesashi Kaigan Hashikamidake Prefectural Natural Park, which was incorporated into the Sanriku Fukkō National Park in 2013.[3][4] | ||||||
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| 172．Shingō, Aomori | ||||||
| hingō (新郷村, Shingō-mura) is a village located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the village has an estimated population of 2,192 in 895 households[1] and a population density of 15 persons per km2 (42 people per square mile). The total area of the village is 150.77 square kilometres (58.21 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 173．Aomori | ||||||
| Aomori (青森, Aomori; IPA: [aoꜜmoɾi]), officially Aomori City (青森市, Aomori-shi), is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 1 August 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 264,945 in 136,781 households,[1] and a population density of 321 people per square kilometer spread over the city's total area of 824.61 km2 (318.38 sq mi). Aomori is one of Japan's 62 core cities and the core of the Aomori metropolitan area.[2] | ||||||
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| 174．Hirosaki | ||||||
| Hirosaki (弘前市, Hirosaki-shi) is a city located in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 163,639 in 71,044 households,[1] and a population density of 310 per square kilometre (800/sq mi). The total area of the city is 524.20 square kilometers (202.39 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 175．Hachinohe | ||||||
| Hachinohe (八戸市, Hachinohe-shi) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 213,453 in 110,121 households, and a population density of 700 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,800/sq mi).[1] As of October 2020, Hachinohe is Aomori Prefecture's second largest city by population.[2] The city has a total area of 305.56 square kilometres (117.98 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 176．Kuroishi, Aomori | ||||||
| Kuroishi (黒石市, Kuroishi-shi) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,540 in 13,948 households [1] and a population density of 150 people per km2. The total area of the city is 217.05 square kilometers (83.80 sq mi). Kuroishi is located in west-central Aomori Prefecture, bordered by the Hakkōda Mountains to be east. The urban area is on the western edge of the city. Part of the city is within the borders of the Kuroishi Onsenkyō Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 177．Goshogawara | ||||||
| Goshogawara (五所川原市, Goshogawara-shi) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 51,578 in 25,615 households,[1] and a population density of 130 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 404.18 square kilometres (156.05 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 178．Towada | ||||||
| Towada (十和田市, Towada-shi) is a city in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 58,905 in 28031 households, and a population density of 81 persons per km2 [1] The total area of the city is 725.65 square kilometers (280.18 sq mi).Towada is home to the national and prefectural agencies that administer the Kamikita region, and is the central city of the region. In October 2012, the city signed an agreement with nine surrounding municipalities to improve the living environment, and has a cooperative relationship with Misawa City, which has an airport and a U.S. Air Force base. | ||||||
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| 179．Misawa, Aomori | ||||||
| Misawa (三沢市, Misawa-shi) is a city in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 38,198 in 19493 households, and a population density of 330 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 119.87 square kilometers (46.28 sq mi).[1] Misawa is the location of a large military base, Misawa Air Base, which is under joint operation of the United States Air Force's 35th Fighter Wing, Naval Air Facility, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force's 3rd Fighter Wing. It is also an important US base for signals intelligence and related activities. The city population figures do not include the estimated 10,000 American military personnel and their dependents stationed at Misawa Air Base. | ||||||
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| 180．Mutsu, Aomori | ||||||
| Mutsu (むつ市, Mutsu-shi) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 53,804 in 28,553 households, and a population density of 62 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 864.12 square kilometers (333.64 sq mi), making it the largest municipality in Aomori Prefecture in terms of area. | ||||||
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| 181．Tsugaru, Aomori | ||||||
| Tsugaru (つがる市, Tsugaru-shi) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 30,128 in 13487 households,[1] and a population density of 120 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 253.55 square kilometres (97.90 sq mi). The city's name is atypical for a Japanese place, in that it is written in hiragana rather than kanji (see hiragana cities). | ||||||
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| 182．Hirakawa, Aomori | ||||||
| Hirakawa (平川市, Hirakawa-shi) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 30,086 in 14,181 households,[1] and a population density of 89 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 346.01 square kilometres (133.60 sq mi). Hirakawa is located in the mountains and hills to the northwest of Lake Towada. The Iwaki River flows through the city. Part of the city is within the borders of the Kuroishi Onsenkyō Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 183．Hiranai | ||||||
| Hiranai (Japanese: 平内町, Hepburn: Hiranai-machi) (Ainu: ピラナィ, romanized: piranay) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan and a part of the Aomori metropolitan area.[3] As of 1 September 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,616 in 4,726 households,[4] and a population density of 44 persons per km2. It is the most heavily populated town in Higashitsugaru District. The total area of the town is 217.09 km2 (83.82 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 184．Imabetsu | ||||||
| Imabetsu (今別町, Imabetsu-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan and a part of the Aomori metropolitan area.[1] As of 31 December 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,311 in 1338 households,[2] and a population density of 18 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 125.27 km2 (48.37 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 185．Yomogita | ||||||
| Yomogita (蓬田村, Yomogita-mura) is a village located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan and a part of the Aomori metropolitan area.[1] As of 31 January 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 2740 in 1129 households,[2] and a population density of 32 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 80.84 square kilometres (31.21 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 186．Sotogahama | ||||||
| otogahama (外ヶ浜町, Sotogahama-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan and a part of the Aomori metropolitan area.[1] As of 1 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,990 in 2239 households,[2] and a population density of 22 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 230.30 square kilometres (88.92 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 187．Ajigasawa, Aomori | ||||||
| Ajigasawa (鰺ヶ沢町, Ajigasawa-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,951 in 4394 households,[1] and a population density of 26 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 343.08 square kilometres (132.46 sq mi). Ajigasawa is in Nishitsugaru District, Aomori southwestern corner of Aomori Prefecture on the border with Akita Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan to the northwest, and the slopes of Mount Iwaki to the southeast. Part of the town is located within the borders of the Shirakami-Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some coastal areas of the town are within the Tsugaru Quasi-National Park. The Akaishi Keiryū Anmon no Taki Prefectural Natural Park is also partly located within the borders of Ajigasawa. | ||||||
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| 188．Fukaura | ||||||
| Fukaura (深浦町, Fukaura-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,268 in 3553 households,[1] and a population density of 15 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 488.85 km2 (188.75 sq mi). Fukaura is in Nishitsugaru District, Aomori, and occupies the far southwestern coastline of Aomori Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan. The southwestern corner of the town is located within the borders of the Shirakami-Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some coastal areas of the town are within the Tsugaru Quasi-National Park. The islets of Kyūroku-jima in the Sea of Japan are located within the boundaries of the town, giving it the westernmost point of Aomori Prefecture.[2] | ||||||
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| 189．Nishimeya | ||||||
| ishimeya (西目屋村, Nishimeya-mura) is a village located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 1270 in 548 households,[1] and a population density of 5.2 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 246.02 square kilometres (94.99 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 190．Fujisaki, Aomori | ||||||
| Fujisaki (藤崎町, Fujisaki-machi) is a town in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,558 in 6162 households,[1] and a population density of 390 persons per km². The total area of the town is 37.29 square kilometers (14.40 sq mi).[2] Fujisaki occupies the flatlands within Minamitsugaru District of south-central Aomori. | ||||||
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| 191．Ōwani, Aomori | ||||||
| Ōwani (大鰐町, Ōwani-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,669 people in 4108 households[1] and a population density of 53 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 163.41 square kilometres (63.09 sq mi). Skiing is very popular in Ōwani Town, and seven Olympic athletes have grown up there. | ||||||
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| 192．Inakadate, Aomori | ||||||
| Inakadate (田舎館村, Inakadate-mura) is a village in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 7,420 in 2845 households,[1] and a population density of 362 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 22.35 square kilometres (8.63 sq mi). Inakadate occupies the flatlands within Minamitsugaru District of south-central Aomori, east of the city of Hirosaki. | ||||||
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| 193．Itayanagi, Aomori | ||||||
| Itayanagi (板柳町, Itayanagi-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,332 in 5450 households,[1] and a population density of 300 persons per km². The total area of the town is 41.88 square kilometres (16.17 sq mi). Itayanagi is located at the base of Tsugaru Peninsula in Kitatsugaru District of Aomori Prefecture. The Iwaki River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 194．Tsuruta, Aomori | ||||||
| Tsuruta (鶴田町, Tsuruta-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,968 in 5355 households,[1] and a population density of 260 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 46.4 square kilometres (17.9 sq mi). The name "Tsuruta" is a combination of the character for crane (鶴) with that for rice field (田). | ||||||
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| 195．Nakadomari | ||||||
| akadomari (中泊町, Nakadomari-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,981 in 4960 households,[1] and a population density of 50 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 216.34 square kilometres (83.53 sq mi). akadomari is in Kitatsugaru District of Aomori Prefecture, and consists of two discontinuous geographic areas in northern Tsugaru Peninsula. The larger area is in the south, and consists of the former town of Nakasato. The smaller area is in the north, and consists of the former village of Kodomari with a coastline on the Sea of Japan at the western end of Tsugaru Strait. The Kodomari Dam is located in the town. | ||||||
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| 196．Noheji | ||||||
| oheji (野辺地町, Noheji-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,249 in 6313 households, and a population density of 150 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 81.68 square kilometers (31.54 sq mi).[2] oheji occupies the southeastern coastline of Mutsu Bay at the base of the Shimokita Peninsula. | ||||||
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| 197．Shichinohe | ||||||
| hichinohe (七戸町, Shichinohe-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,609 in 6841 households and a population density of 43 persons per km2, in 6,797 households.[1] The total area of the town is 337.23 square kilometers (130.21 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 198．Rokunohe | ||||||
| Rokunohe (六戸町, Rokunohe-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,812 in 4645 households, and a population density of 130 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 83.89 square kilometres (32.39 sq mi) Rokunohe is in east-central Aomori Prefecture, in relatively flat lands. The Oirase River, which originates from Lake Towada, flows through the southern part of the town from east to west. The central and northern part is a plateau called Sanbonkibara, and the Inogawa (Sanbonkibara irrigation canal), which branches off from the Oirase River at Towada City, flows eastward. | ||||||
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| 199．Yokohama, Aomori | ||||||
| Yokohama (横浜町, Yokohama-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,258 in 2134 households, and a population density of 33 persons per km2, in 1,779 households.[1] The total area of the town is 126.38 square kilometres (48.80 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 200．Tōhoku, Aomori | ||||||
| Tōhoku (東北町, Tōhoku-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,625 in 7251 households, and a population density of 51 persons per km² in 7,269 households.[1] The total area of the town is 326.50 km2 (126.06 sq mi). Tōhoku is located in north-central Aomori Prefecture, bordering on the west shore of Lake Ogawara. | ||||||
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| 201．Rokkasho | ||||||
| Rokkasho (六ヶ所村, Rokkasho-mura) is a village in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 9,845 in 4988 households, and a population density of 40 persons per km².[1] The total area of the village is 252.68 square kilometres (97.56 sq mi). Rokkasho occupies the eastern coastline of the base of Shimokita Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean to the east. The village forms the northern shoreline of Lake Ogawara. | ||||||
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| 202．Oirase | ||||||
| Oirase (おいらせ町, Oirase-chō) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 25,225 in 10789 households, and a population density of 350 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 71.96 square kilometres (27.78 sq mi). Oirase is located on the eastern coastline of Aomori Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. The land is mostly flat or slightly hilly. The Oirase River, which is the origin of the town's name, flows from west to east, with Lake Towada as its source. | ||||||
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| 203．Ōma | ||||||
| Ōma (大間町, Ōma-machi) is a town located in Shimokita District, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,868 in 2,500 households, and a population density of 93 per square kilometre (240/sq mi). [1] The total area of the town is 52.10 square kilometres (20.12 sq mi).[2] It is the northernmost municipality on the island of Honshu. | ||||||
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| 204．Higashidōri | ||||||
| Higashidōri (東通村, Higashidōri-mura) is a village located in Aomori, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 5,913 in 2829 households, and a population density of 20 persons per km2.[1] Its total area is 295.27 square kilometres (114.00 sq mi).[2] Higashidōri occupies the northeastern coastline of Shimokita Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean to the east and Tsugaru Strait to the north, with Cape Shiriya forming a boundary between the two waters. The low Shimokita Hills run north-south through the center of the village. Mount Kuwabata, the highest point in the village at an elevation of 402 meters. To the west of the Shimokita Hills is the Tanabe Plain, which borders Mutsu City. There are large sand dunes and several swamps near the eastern coast, and many rivers flow to the sea. Hamlets are scattered throughout the coastline of the village, which does not have a well-defined center. Parts of the village are within the limits of the Shimokita Hantō Quasi-National Park. In the year 2002, the Ministry of the Environment classified some tidal flats of the Higashidōri shoreline to be one of the 500 Important Wetlands in Japan and an important wintering place for Brent geese.[3] | ||||||
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| 205．Morioka | ||||||
| Morioka (盛岡市, Morioka-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [mo.ɾʲiꜜ.o.ka, -ɾʲi.o.kaꜜ.ɕi][1]) is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. On 1 August 2023, the city had an estimated population of 283,981 in 132,719 households,[2] and a population density of 320 per square kilometre (830/sq mi). The total area of the city is 886.47 square kilometres (342.27 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 206．Miyako, Iwate | ||||||
| Miyako (宮古市, Miyako-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 51,150, and a population density of 41 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,259.15 square kilometers (486.16 sq mi).[1] Miyako is located in central Iwate Prefecture, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, with the main urban area fronting on Miyako Bay. It is located at the northern end of the rias coastal area of the Sanriku Coast, east of the prefectural capital of Morioka. The city area is the largest in Iwate Prefecture and the second largest in the Tōhoku region (after Tsuruoka, Yamagata). However, around 90% of the city area is covered by mountains and forest, so the habitable area is only about 9% of the total area, and therefore although the population density per total area is low, but the population density per habitable area exceeds the prefecture average. Miyako is connected to Morioka by an east–west train line and highway and the coastal highway also goes through the town. The city has a small port but much of the shipping traffic is taken by larger cities along the coast. Parts of the coastal area of the city are within the borders of the Sanriku Fukkō National Park, and part of the mountainous interior is within Hayachine Quasi-National Park. The easternmost point of Honshu island is at Cape Todo (魹ヶ崎, Todogasaki) in Miyako. [citation needed] | ||||||
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| 207．Ōfunato | ||||||
| Ōfunato (Japanese: 大船渡市, Hepburn: Ōfunato-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 35,452, and a population density of 110 persons per km2 in 14,895 households.[1] The total area of the city is 322.51 square kilometres (124.52 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 208．Hanamaki, Iwate | ||||||
| Hanamaki (花巻市, Hanamaki-shi) is a city in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 94,691, and a population density of 100 persons per km2, in 37,773 households.[1] The total area of the city is 908.39 square kilometres (350.73 sq mi).[2] Hanamaki is famous as the birthplace of the novelist and poet Kenji Miyazawa and Iwate Prefecture's local specialty, Wanko soba, as well as its hot spring resorts. | ||||||
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| 209．Kitakami, Iwate | ||||||
| Kitakami (北上市, Kitakami-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 92,311, and a population density of 210 persons per km2 in 37,085 households.[1] The total area of the city is 437.55 square kilometres (168.94 sq mi).[2] The city is famous for the sakura that bloom in Tenshochi Park. | ||||||
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| 210．Kuji, Iwate | ||||||
| Kuji (久慈市, Kuji-shi) is a city in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 3 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 34,418 in 15,675 households,[1] and a population density of 55 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 623.50 square kilometres (240.73 sq mi). Kuji is in far northeastern Iwate Prefecture, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east. Most of the inland areas of the city are within the Kitakami Mountains. Portions of the coastline of Kuji are within the borders of the Sanriku Fukkō National Park. | ||||||
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| 211．Tōno, Iwate | ||||||
| Tōno (遠野市, Tōno-shi) is a city in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 26,378, and a population density of 31.6 persons per km2 in 10,759 households.[1] The total area of the city is 825.97 square kilometres (318.91 sq mi).[2] Tōno is known as "The City of Folklore" for its rural nature, its preservation of traditional culture and especially for the collection of folktales, Tōno Monogatari, written by Kunio Yanagita in 1910. | ||||||
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| 212．Ichinoseki, Iwate | ||||||
| Ichinoseki (一関市, Ichinoseki-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. As of 1 May 2020[update], the city had a population of 114,476 and a population density of 91 persons per km2 in 46,375 households.[1] It is currently the second largest city by population in the prefecture, after Morioka. The total area of the city was 1,256.42 square kilometers (485.11 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 213．Rikuzentakata, Iwate | ||||||
| Rikuzentakata (陸前高田市, Rikuzentakata-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. In the census of 2010, the city had a population of 23,302 (2005: 24,709),[1] and a population density of 100 persons per km2. The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami caused extensive damage to the city. As of 31 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 19,062, and a population density of 82 persons per km2 in 7,593 households.[2] The total area of the city is 231.94 square kilometres (89.55 sq mi).[3] | ||||||
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| 214．Kamaishi, Iwate | ||||||
| Kamaishi (釜石市, Kamaishi-shi) is a city located on the Sanriku rias coast in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,609, and a population density of 74 persons per km2, in 16,230 households.[1] The total area of the city is 441.43 square kilometres (170.44 sq mi)[2] | ||||||
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| 215．Ninohe, Iwate | ||||||
| inohe (二戸市, Ninohe-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 26,344, and a population density of 63 persons per km2 in 11,803 households.[1] The total area of the city is 420.42 square kilometres (162.33 sq mi). inohe is located in far north-center Iwate Prefecture, bordered by Aomori Prefecture to the north. The northern end of the Kitakami Mountains, the 852.2 meter Mount Oritsume is in Ninohe. Approximately 70% of the city area is mountainous and forested. The upper reaches of the Mabechi River flows through the city. A portion of the city is within the borders of the Oritsume Basenkyō Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 216．Hachimantai, Iwate | ||||||
| Hachimantai (八幡平市, Hachimantai-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 25,076, and a population density of 29 persons per km2 in 10,531 households.[1] The total area of the city is 862.30 square kilometres (332.94 sq mi). Hachimantai is located in the Ōu Mountains of far northwest Iwate Prefecture, bordered by Aomori Prefecture to the north and Akita Prefecture to the west. The headwaters of the Yoneshiro River are in Hachimanai. Part of Mount Hachimantai and Mount Iwate are within its borders. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Mount Iwate, the highest mountain in Iwate Prefecture, is on the border of Hachimantai with Shizukuishi and Takizawa. | ||||||
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| 217．Ōshū, Iwate | ||||||
| Ōshū (奥州市, Ōshū-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 114,620 and a population density of 120 persons per km2 in 45,728 households.[1] The total area of the city is 993.30 square kilometres (383.52 sq mi). Ōshū is famous for its Maesawa Beef, numerous festivals, historic temples and shrines and Fujiwara no Sato, a theme park and movie lot based on the exploits of the Northern Fujiwaras in the 12th century. Many famous people claim Ōshū as their home, including Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player Shohei Ohtani and Ichiro Ozawa, the long-time leader of the Democratic Party of Japan. | ||||||
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| 218．Shizukuishi | ||||||
| hizukuishi (雫石町, Shizukuishi-chō) is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,263 in 6354 households,[1] and a population density of 27 persons per km2. [citation needed] The total area of the town is 608.82 square kilometres (235.07 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 219．Kuzumaki, Iwate | ||||||
| Kuzumaki (葛巻町, Kuzumaki-machi) is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,632, and a population density of 13 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 434.96 square kilometres (167.94 sq mi). The town uses many alternative energy sources, producing a surplus of energy, including wind power and biomass.[1] | ||||||
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| 220．Iwate, Iwate | ||||||
| Iwate (岩手町, Iwate-machi) is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,111, and a population density of 36 persons per km2 in 5455 households. The total area of the town is 360.46 square kilometres (139.17 sq mi).[1] Iwate is located in an inland region in northwest Iwate Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 221．Takizawa, Iwate | ||||||
| Takizawa (滝沢市, Takizawa-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 55,325 in 23,270 households,[1] and a population density of 300 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 182.46 square kilometres (70.45 sq mi). Takizawa is located in central Iwate Prefecture, bordered to the north and west by the Iwate Mountains, and the Kitakami River to the east and the Shizukuishi River to the south. | ||||||
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| 222．Shiwa, Iwate | ||||||
| hiwa (紫波町, Shiwa-chō) is a town in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 32,147 across 11,368 households,[1] and a population density of 134 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 238.98 square kilometres (92.27 sq mi).[2] hiwa is located in central Iwate Prefecture, in the Kitakami River basin, south of the prefectural capital of Morioka. The Sannōkai Dam is located in Shiwa. Kōriyama Castle is located along the banks of the Kitakami River in Shiroyama City Park.[3] | ||||||
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| 223．Yahaba, Iwate | ||||||
| Yahaba (矢巾町, Yahaba-chō) is a town in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 27,227, and a population density of 400 persons per km2 in 10,131 households.[1] The total area of the town is 67.32 square kilometres (25.99 sq mi).[2] Yahaba is located in central Iwate Prefecture, bordered by Morioka city to the north, Shiwa town to the south and Shizukuishi to the west. | ||||||
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| 224．Nishiwaga | ||||||
| ishiwaga (西和賀町, Nishiwaga-machi) is a town in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,468 in 2279 households, and a population density of 9 persons per km². The total area of the town is 590.74 square kilometres (228.09 sq mi).[1] The total area was 825.97 square kilometres (318.91 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 225．Kanegasaki, Iwate | ||||||
| Kanegasaki (金ケ崎町, Kanegasaki-chō) is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,580, and a population density of 87 persons per km² in 6,155 households.[1] The total area of the town is 179.76 square kilometres (69.41 sq mi).[2] In June 2001, the 34.8 hectare old centre of town was protected as an Important Preservation District by the national government for its traditional samurai residences.[3] | ||||||
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| 226．Hiraizumi | ||||||
| Hiraizumi (平泉町, Hiraizumi-chō) is a town located in Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,408 and a population density of 120 inhabitants per square kilometre (310/sq mi) in 2,616 households.[1] The total area of the town was 63.39 km2 (24.48 sq mi). It is noted for the Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi, which achieved UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2011.[2] | ||||||
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| 227．Fujisawa, Iwate | ||||||
| Fujisawa (藤沢町, Fujisawa-chō) was a town located in Higashiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan that is now part of the city of Ichinoseki, Iwate. As of June 2005, the town had an estimated population of 8,950 and a population density of 72.76 persons per km2. The total area was 123.15 km2. The Fujisawa village was created on April 1, 1889 within Higashiiwai District with the establishment of the municipality system. It was raised to town status on June 1, 1926. On August 20, 1954 it annexed the neighboring villages of Kinomi, Yasawa and a portion of Otsubo village. | ||||||
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| 228．Sumita, Iwate | ||||||
| umita (住田町, Sumita-chō) is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023[update], the town had a population of 4,977, and a population density of 15 persons per km2 in 2142 households.[1] The total area of the town is 334.84 square kilometres (129.28 sq mi).[2] umita is located in a basin in southeastern Iwate Prefecture in the southern Kitakami Mountains, surrounded by peaks with an elevation of between 600 and 1500 meters an all sides. Approximately 90% of the town’s area is covered by forest and mountains. | ||||||
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| 229．Ōtsuchi, Iwate | ||||||
| Ōtsuchi (大槌町, Ōtsuchi-chō) is a town located in Kamihei District, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,572 and a population density of 58 persons per km2 in 5308 households.[1] The total area of the town is 200.42 square kilometres (77.38 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 230．Yamada, Iwate | ||||||
| Yamada (山田町, Yamada-machi) is a town in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,195 and a population density of 58 persons per km2, in 6,554 households.[1] The total area of the town is 262.81 square kilometres (101.47 sq mi). Yamada is located on the ria coastline of central Iwate Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean on the northern part of Funakoshi Bay and Yamada Bay. The Sekiguchi River and Ogasa River empty into Yamada Bay, and Yamada Port is located slightly south of the mouth of the Sekiguchi River, with train stations, government offices, hospitals, etc. concentrated in this vicinity. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Sanriku Fukkō National Park. | ||||||
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| 231．Iwaizumi, Iwate | ||||||
| Iwaizumi (岩泉町, Iwaizumi-chō) is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024[update], the town had a population of 8,006, and a population density of 8.1 persons per km² in 4123 households.[1] The total area of the town is 992.36 square kilometres (383.15 sq mi). The area of present-day Iwaizumi was part of the ancient Mutsu Province, which was dominated by the Nambu clan during the Edo period, who ruled Morioka Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate. | ||||||
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| 232．Tanohata, Iwate | ||||||
| Tanohata (田野畑村, Tanohata-mura) is a village located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,244, and a population density of 21 persons per km² in 1,398 households.[1] The total area of the village is 156.19 square kilometres (60.31 sq mi). Tanohata is a coastal mountainous community situated on the rocky ria Sanriku Coast along the Pacific coast of Iwate. Parts of the village are within the borders of the Sanriku Fukkō National Park.[2] | ||||||
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| 233．Fudai, Iwate | ||||||
| Fudai (普代村, Fudai-mura) is a village located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,607, and a population density of 37.4 persons per km2 in 1,126 households.[1] The total area of the village is 69.66 square kilometres (26.90 sq mi).[2] Fudai is a coastal mountainous community situated on the Sanriku Coast ria along the Pacific Ocean in northern Iwate. The southern part of the village, an area called Kurosaki (黒崎), included a part of the Rikuchu Kaigan National Park, which is now part of the Sanriku Fukkō National Park. It features an observation point to view scenic 100-metre (330 ft) seaside cliffs.[3] | ||||||
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| 234．Noda, Iwate | ||||||
| oda (野田村, Noda-mura) is a village located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,201, and a population density of 52 persons per km2 in 1660 households.[1] The total area of the village is 80.84 square kilometres (31.21 sq mi). oda is located in far northeastern Iwate Prefecture, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east. The western portion of the village is within the Kitakami Mountains. Parts of the coastline of Noda are within the borders of the Sanriku Fukkō National Park. | ||||||
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| 235．Kunohe, Iwate | ||||||
| Kunohe (九戸村, Kunohe-mura) is a village located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 5,650 in 2177 households,[1] and a population density of 42/km2 (110/sq mi). The total area of the village was 134.02 square kilometres (51.75 sq mi). Kunohe is located in north-central Iwate Prefecture, within the Kitakami Mountains, in the river valley of the Niida River. Over 70 percent of the village area is covered by mountains and forests.[2] Portions of the village are within the borders of the Oritsume Basenkyō Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 236．Hirono, Iwate | ||||||
| Hirono (洋野町, Hirono-chō) is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,906 in 6790 households, and a population density of 49 persons per km² in 6,858 households.[1] The total area of the town is 302.92 km2 (116.96 sq mi). Hirono is located in far northeastern Iwate Prefecture, bordered by Aomori Prefecture to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the east. | ||||||
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| 237．Ichinohe, Iwate | ||||||
| Ichinohe (一戸町, Ichinohe-machi) is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,053, and a population density of 40 persons per km2 in 5645 households.[1] The total area of the town is 300.03 square kilometres (115.84 sq mi). Ichinohe is located in far north-central Iwate Prefecture, roughly in between the Ōu Mountains and the Kitakami Mountains. Approximately 61% of the town’s area is covered in mountains and forest.[2] The Mabechi River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 238．Karumai, Iwate | ||||||
| Karumai (軽米町, Karumai-machi) is a town in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,895 in 3769 households,[1] and a population density of 36 persons per km². The town's total area is 245.82 square kilometres (94.91 sq mi). Karumai is located in far northcentral Iwate Prefecture, bordered by Aomori Prefecture to the north. | ||||||
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| 239．Sendai | ||||||
| endai (仙台市, Sendai-shi; [seꜜn.dai, sen.daꜜi.ɕi] ⓘ) is the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture and the largest city in the Tōhoku region. As of 1 August 2023[update], the city had a population of 1,098,335 in 539,698 households,[1] making it the twelfth most populated city in Japan. The modern city was founded in 1600 by the daimyō Date Masamune. It is nicknamed the City of Trees (杜の都, Mori no Miyako); there are Japanese zelkova trees lining many of the main thoroughfares such as Jōzenji Street (定禅寺通, Jōzenji dōri) and Aoba Street (青葉通, Aoba dōri).In the summer, the Sendai Tanabata Festival, the largest Tanabata festival in Japan, is held. In winter, the trees are decorated with thousands of lights for the Pageant of Starlight (光のページェント, Hikari no pējento), lasting through most of December. The city is also home to Tohoku University, one of the former Imperial Universities. On 11 March 2011, coastal areas of the city suffered catastrophic damage from a magnitude 9.0 offshore earthquake,[2][3][4] which triggered a destructive tsunami.[5] | ||||||
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| 240．Ishinomaki | ||||||
| Ishinomaki (石巻市, Ishinomaki-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 May 2025[update], the city has an estimated population of 131,189, and a population density of 250 persons per km2 in 62,546 households.[1] The total area of the city is 554.55 square kilometres (214.11 sq mi). Ishinomaki is in northeastern Miyagi Prefecture. The city borders on Ishinomaki Bay to the south and Minamisanriku city to the north, with the Kitakami Mountains to the west. Its coastline forms part of the Sanriku Fukkō National Park, which stretches north to Aomori Prefecture. Ishinomaki includes Tashirojima (also known as "Cat Island"), Ajishima, and Kinkasan, three islands off the south coast of Oshika Peninsula. | ||||||
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| 241．Shiogama | ||||||
| hiogama (塩竈市 or 塩釜市, Shiogama-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 52,662, and a population density of 3,032 persons per km² in 23,270 households.[1] The total area of the city is 17.37 square kilometres (6.71 sq mi). hiogama is in north-central Miyagi Prefecture, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east. | ||||||
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| 242．Kesennuma | ||||||
| Kesennuma (気仙沼市, Kesennuma-shi) is a city in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 59,803 and a population density of 190 inhabitants per square kilometre (490/sq mi) in 26,390 households.[1] The total area of the city is 332.44 square kilometres (128.36 sq mi). Large sections of the city were destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and major fires on March 11, 2011.[2] | ||||||
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| 243．Shiroishi, Miyagi | ||||||
| hiroishi (白石市, Shiroishi-shi) is a city in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 33,330 and a population density of 120 persons per km2 in 14,242 households.[1] The total area of the city is 286.48 square kilometres (110.61 sq mi). hiroishi is in southern Miyagi Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan, bordered by Fukushima Prefecture to the south. The southern peak of Mount Zaō is within the city borders. | ||||||
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| 244．Natori, Miyagi | ||||||
| atori (名取市, Natori-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 79,459 in 31,748 households,[1] and a population density of 810 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 98.17 square kilometres (37.90 sq mi). atori is in east-central Miyagi Prefecture, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east. Natori is located in the fertile plains of the Natori River and the Masuda River deltas; however, the Natori River is actually not inside Natori city limits. Traditionally, the area known as Natori District extended from the Natori River in the north and into the west. However, these regions have been absorbed into the greater Sendai area and are no longer part of Natori. | ||||||
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| 245．Kakuda, Miyagi | ||||||
| Kakuda (角田市, Kakuda-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 28,539, and a population density of 190 persons per km2 in 11,494 households.[1] The total area of the city is 147.58 square kilometres (56.98 sq mi). Kakuda is in southeastern Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. The Abukuma River flows through the city. | ||||||
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| 246．Tagajō | ||||||
| Tagajō (多賀城市, Tagajō-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 62,869 in 27,869 households,[1] and a population density of 3,200 people per km². The total area of the city is 19.64 square kilometres (7.58 sq mi). The city was named after Taga Castle, the capital of Mutsu Province from the Nara period. | ||||||
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| 247．Iwanuma | ||||||
| Iwanuma (岩沼市, Iwanuma-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 43,946 in 18,062 households,[1] and a population density of 730 persons per km². The total area of the city is 60.45 square kilometres (23.34 sq mi). Iwanuma is at the convergence of two ancient roads, the Tōkaidō and the Rikuzen-Hama Kaidō. | ||||||
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| 248．Tome, Miyagi | ||||||
| Tome (登米市, Tome-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 77,897 and a population density of 150 persons per km2 in 27,298 households.[1] The total area of the city is 536.12 square kilometres (207.00 sq mi). The area is known for its rice production. | ||||||
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| 249．Kurihara, Miyagi | ||||||
| Kurihara (栗原市, Kurihara-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 66,565, and a population density of 83 persons per km2 in 24,994 households.[1] The total area of the city is 804.97 square kilometres (310.80 sq mi). Parts of the city are within the borders of the Kurikoma Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 250．Higashimatsushima | ||||||
| Higashi-Matsushima (東松島市, Higashimatsushima-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 39,580 in 16102 households,[1] and a population density of 390 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 101.36 square kilometres (39.14 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 251．Ōsaki, Miyagi | ||||||
| Ōsaki (大崎市, Ōsaki-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 128,763 in 51,567 households,[1] and a population density of 160 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 796.76 square kilometres (307.63 sq mi). Ōsaki is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).[2] | ||||||
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| 252．Zaō, Miyagi | ||||||
| Zaō (蔵王町, Zaō-machi) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,790, and a population density of 77 persons per km2 in 4,493 households.[1] The total area of the town is 152.84 square kilometres (59.01 sq mi). Zaō is located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan in southwestern Miyagi Prefecture in the Ōu Mountains, bordered by Yamagata Prefecture to the west. Parts of the town are within the borders of Zaō Quasi-National Park and Zaō Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 253．Shichikashuku, Miyagi | ||||||
| hichikashuku (七ヶ宿町, Shichikashuku-machi) is a town located in Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 1,323, and a population density of 5.0 persons per km2 in 626 households.[1] The total area of the town is 263.09 square kilometres (101.58 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 254．Ōgawara, Miyagi | ||||||
| Ōgawara (大河原町, Ōgawara-machi) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 23,618, and a population density of 950persons per km² in 9,925 households.[1] The total area of the town is 24.99 square kilometres (9.65 sq mi). Ōgawara is located in south-central Miyagi Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. The Shiroishi River runs through the town. | ||||||
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| 255．Murata, Miyagi | ||||||
| Murata (村田町, Murata-machi) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,675, and a population density of 140 persons per km2 in 4026 households.[1] The total area of the town is 78.38 square kilometres (30.26 sq mi). In September 2014, the 7.4 hectare old centre of town was protected as an Important Preservation District by the national government for its traditional merchant quarter architecture.[2] | ||||||
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| 256．Shibata, Miyagi | ||||||
| hibata (柴田町, Shibata-machi) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 37,617, and a population density of 700 persons per km2 in 15,590 households.[1] The total area of the town is 54.03 square kilometres (20.86 sq mi). hibata is located in south-central Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. The Abukuma River runs through the town. | ||||||
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| 257．Kawasaki, Miyagi | ||||||
| Kawasaki (川崎町, Kawasaki-machi) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,637 and a population density of 32 persons per km2 in 3,391 households.[1] The total area of the town is 270.77 square kilometres (104.54 sq mi). Kawasaki is located in south-western Miyagi Prefecture, bordered by the Ōu Mountains to the west. Mount Zaō (1840.8 meters) is partly within the borders of Kawasaki. About 85% of the town area is classified as mountainous. | ||||||
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| 258．Marumori, Miyagi | ||||||
| Marumori (丸森町, Marumori-machi) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,092, and a population density of 48 persons per km2 in 5,050 households.[1] The total area of the town is 273.30 square kilometres (105.52 sq mi). Marumori is located in the extreme southern portion of Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan, bordered by Fukushima Prefecture to the south, east and west. The name “Marumori” means "circle forest" in Japanese and the town is located in a circular basin surrounded by heavily forested mountains. The Abukuma River passes through the town. | ||||||
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| 259．Watari, Miyagi | ||||||
| atari (亘理町, Watari-chō) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 33,459, and a population density of 450 persons per km2 in 12,643 households.[1] The total area of the town is 73.60 square kilometres (28.42 sq mi). atari is located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan, in the southeastern Miyagi Prefecture, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east. The Abukuma River flows through the town, forming its western border. | ||||||
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| 260．Yamamoto, Miyagi | ||||||
| Yamamoto (山元町, Yamamoto-chō) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,100, and a population density of 190 persons per km2 in 4794 households.[1] The total area of the town is 64.58 square kilometres (24.93 sq mi). Yamamoto is located in south-east Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, and Fukushima Prefecture to the south. | ||||||
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| 261．Matsushima, Miyagi | ||||||
| Matsushima (松島町, Matsushima-machi) is a town in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,804 in 5663 households,[1] and a population density of 260 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 53.56 square kilometres (20.68 sq mi). It is most famous as the location of Matsushima Bay, one of the Three Views of Japan, and is also the site of the Zuigan-ji, Entsū-in and Kanrantei. | ||||||
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| 262．Shichigahama | ||||||
| hichigahama (七ヶ浜町, Shichigahama-machi) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,447, and a population density of 1,400 persons per km2 in 6,681 households.[1] The total area of the town is 13.19 square kilometres (5.09 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 263．Rifu | ||||||
| Rifu (利府町, Rifu-chō) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 36,014, and a population density of 800 persons per km2 in 13,568 households.[1] The total area of the town is 44.89 square kilometres (17.33 sq mi). Rifu is known for its nashi pears. Recently, wine and candy made from nashi pears have been developed in the town. | ||||||
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| 264．Taiwa, Miyagi | ||||||
| Taiwa (大和町, Taiwa-chō) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 28,436, and a population density of 130 persons per km2 in 12,016 households.[1] The total area of the town is 225.49 square kilometres (87.06 sq mi). Taiwa is located in central Miyagi Prefecture, bordered to the south by the metropolis of Sendai. Much of the area of the town is forested. | ||||||
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| 265．Ōsato, Miyagi | ||||||
| Ōsato (大郷町, Ōsato-chō) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,972, and a population density of 97 persons per km2 in 2813 households.[1] The total area of the town is 82.01 square kilometres (31.66 sq mi). Ōsato is located in central Miyagi Prefecture. The Yoshida River runs east to west through the center of the town, and the fields spread along the river. Hills extend from north to south. | ||||||
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| 266．Ōhira, Miyagi | ||||||
| Ōhira (大衡村, Ōhira-mura) is a village located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 5,918, and a population density of 98 persons per km2 in 2108 households.[1] The total area of the village is 60.32 square kilometres (23.29 sq mi). Ōhira is located near the geographic centre of Miyagi Prefecture, north of Sendai. | ||||||
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| 267．Shikama, Miyagi | ||||||
| hikama (色麻町, Shikama-chō) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,723, and a population density of 62 persons per km2 in 20961 households.[1] The total area of the town is 109.28 square kilometres (42.19 sq mi). hikama is located in west-central Miyagi Prefecture, bordered by the Ōu Mountains to the west. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Funagata Renpō Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 268．Kami, Miyagi | ||||||
| Kami (加美町, Kami-machi) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 22,804 and a population density of 50 persons per km2 in 8119 households.[1] The total area of the town is 460.67 square kilometres (177.87 sq mi). . Kami is located in west-central Miyagi Prefecture, bordered by Yamagata Prefecture to the west. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Funagata Renpō Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 269．Wakuya | ||||||
| akuya (涌谷町, Wakuya-chō) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,763 in 6028 households, and a population density of 190 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 82.16 square kilometres (31.72 sq mi). The area is noted for its rice production. | ||||||
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| 270．Misato, Miyagi | ||||||
| Misato (美里町, Misato-machi) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 24,565 in 9109 households,[1] and a population density of 330 persons per km². The total area of the town is 74.95 square kilometres (28.94 sq mi). Misato is located in north-central Miyagi Prefecture in the flatlands of the Ōsaki Plains. | ||||||
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| 271．Onagawa, Miyagi | ||||||
| Onagawa (女川町, Onagawa-chō) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,319, and a population density of 97 persons per km2 in 3,110 households.[1] The total area of the town is 65.35 square kilometres (25.23 sq mi). Onagawa is located on the rugged Sanriku Coast of north-central Miyagi Prefecture, with the Kitakami Mountains to the west and the city of Ishinomaki to the east, south and north. Much of the town is within the borders of the Sanriku Fukkō National Park. Onagawa is a natural deep water port, located at the intersection of two major ocean currents and noted for its commercial fishing industry. Located nearby on the southern side of Onagawa Bay is the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant. | ||||||
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| 272．Motoyoshi, Miyagi | ||||||
| Motoyoshi (本吉町, Motoyoshi-chō) was a town located in Motoyoshi District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,716 and a population density of 109.80 persons per km2. The total area was 106.70 km2. Motoyoshi was divided into four districts: Magome, Koizumi, Tsuya, and Ohya. Koizumi and Ohya were both home to spectacular beaches until the disaster of March 11. Tsuya constitutes "downtown" Motoyoshi. Fishing and farming are the main industries though a printing company is also a large local employer. Motoyoshi, like many of Japan's smaller towns, had a declining population as young people increasingly moved to the large regional cities of Kesennuma and Sendai, or further South to Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 273．Minamisanriku | ||||||
| Minamisanriku (南三陸町, Minamisanriku-chō) is a town in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2020[update], it had an estimated population of 12,516, and a population density of 77 persons per km2 in 4504 households.[1] The total area of the town is 163.40 square kilometres (63.09 sq mi). It is a resort town on a coastline of wooded islands and mountainous inlets, large sections of which suffered from damage due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.[2] | ||||||
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| 274．Akita (city) | ||||||
| Akita (秋田市, Akita-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [aꜜ.kʲi̥.ta, a.kʲi̥.taꜜ.ɕi][1]) is the capital and most populous city of Akita Prefecture, Japan, and has been designated a core city since 1 April 1997. As of 1 August 2023[update], the city has an estimated population of 300,502 persons in 136,628 households[2] and a population density of 332 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 906.07 square kilometres (349.84 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 275．Noshiro, Akita | ||||||
| oshiro (能代市, Noshiro-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,150 in 24,079 households,[1] and a population density of 120 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 426.95 square kilometres (164.85 sq mi). oshiro is located in the flat coastal plains northwestern Akita Prefecture, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west, but there are hills near the border with Mitane and along the coast. Much of the eastern part of the city is mountainous. The Yoneshiro River flows through the city and empties into the Sea of Japan near Noshiro Port. The highest point is Mount Yakeyama at 963.1 metres (3,160 ft). | ||||||
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| 276．Yokote, Akita | ||||||
| Yokote (横手市, Yokote-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 81,617 in 33,876 households,[1] and a population density of 120 persons per km². The total area of the city is 692.80 km2 (267.49 sq mi). Yokote is located in southeast corner of Akita Prefecture in the center of the Yokote Basin, the Yokote River, which flows from the Ōu Mountains to the east, flows through the urban area. It is located about 70 kilometers away from the prefectural capital at Akita city. The city has an area of about 45 kilometers east-west and about 35 kilometers north-south. | ||||||
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| 277．Ōdate | ||||||
| Ōdate (大館市, Ōdate-shi; Japanese: [oːdate]) is a city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 67,865 in 31,433 households,[1] and a population density of 75 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 913.22 square kilometres (352.60 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 278．Oga, Akita | ||||||
| Oga (男鹿市, Oga-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city has an estimated population of 24,687 in 12,496 households,[1] and a population density of 100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 240.80 square kilometres (92.97 sq mi). Oga is located on the Oga Peninsula in northwestern Akita Prefecture, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the north, west and south. The Oga Peninsula has two mountains, Mount Kanpu and Mount Honzan, and several rivers, including the Takigawa. Toga Bay is located in the western part of the city, where Toga Port is located, and he northwestern end is called Cape Nyūdō. The population is concentrated in the southern part of the city, where the railway runs and the city hall is located. Much of the city is within the boundaries of the Oga Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 279．Yuzawa, Akita | ||||||
| Yuzawa (湯沢市, Yuzawa-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 41,404 in 17,551 households[1] and a population density of 52 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 790.91 km2 (305.37 sq mi). Yuzawa claims to be the birthplace of the famous Heian period poet Ono no Komachi. | ||||||
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| 280．Kazuno, Akita | ||||||
| Kazuno (鹿角市, Kazuno-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ka.(d)zɯ.no, kaꜜ.(d)zɯ.no, ka.(d)zɯ.noꜜ.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 28,329 in 12,570 households, and a population density of 40 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 707.52 square kilometres (273.17 square miles). | ||||||
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| 281．Yurihonjō | ||||||
| Yurihonjō (由利本荘市, Yurihonjō-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city has an estimated population of 72,550 in 30,750 households,[1] and a population density of 60 inhabitants per square kilometre (160/sq mi). The total area of the city is 1,209.59 square kilometres (467.03 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 282．Katagami, Akita | ||||||
| Katagami (潟上市, Katagami-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,775 in 14162 households,[1] and a population density of 330 persons per km². The total area of the city is 97.72 square kilometres (37.73 sq mi). Katagami is located in the coastal plains of northwestern Akita Prefecture, with the Sea of Japan on the southwest and the remnant of Lake Hachirōgata to the northwest, bordering Ikawa Town to the east, Akita City to the south, Oga City to the west, and Ogata Village across Lake Hachiro to the north. It has the smallest area of any city in Akita Prefecture.[2] | ||||||
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| 283．Daisen, Akita | ||||||
| Daisen (大仙市, Daisen-shi) is a city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 76,277 in 31,544 households,[1] and a population density of 88 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 866.79 square kilometres (334.67 sq mi).[1] The city was created in 2005 by the merger of eight municipalities in the Omagari Semboku region. It is the venue for the National Fireworks Competition (Omagari Fireworks) and is known as the city of fireworks. | ||||||
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| 284．Kitaakita | ||||||
| Kitaakita (Japanese: 北秋田市, Hepburn: Kitaakita-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 29,201,[1] and a population density of 120 persons per km2. and a population density of 25 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,152.76 square kilometres (445.08 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 285．Nikaho, Akita | ||||||
| ikaho (にかほ市, Nikaho-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 22,958 in 9388 households,[1] and a population density of 95 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 241.13 square kilometres (93.10 sq mi). ikaho is located at the far southwest corner of Akita Prefecture, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west, and by Yamagata Prefecture to the south. Part of the city is within the borders of the Chōkai Quasi-National Park.[2] | ||||||
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| 286．Semboku, Akita | ||||||
| emboku (仙北市, Semboku-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 24,045 in 10,398 households,[1] and a population density of 22 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,093.56 square kilometers (422 sq mi). emboku is located in the mountains of east-central Akita Prefecture, bordering on Iwate Prefecture and the Ōu Mountains on the east. Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan, is located in the center of the city borders. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. | ||||||
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| 287．Kosaka, Akita | ||||||
| Kosaka (小坂町, Kosaka-machi) is a town located in Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,670 in 2,284 households, and population density of 23 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 201.70 square kilometres (77.88 sq mi). In 2016, Kosaka was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 288．Kamikoani | ||||||
| Kamikoani (上小阿仁村, Kamikoani-mura) is a village located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,012 in 1097 households,[1] and a population density 7.8 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 256.72 square kilometres (99.12 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 289．Fujisato, Akita | ||||||
| Fujisato (藤里町, Fujisato-machi) is a town located in Akita, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,890 in 1315 households,[1] and a population density of 10 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 281.98 square kilometres (108.87 sq mi). Fujisato is located at the confluence of the Kasuge River and the Fujikoto River in the Yoneshiro River system in far northwestern of Akita Prefecture. It is bordered by the World Heritage Site Shirakami Mountains to the south, and by Aomori Prefecture to the north. The town itself is nestled in a small valley at the base of the Shirakami Mountains. The hillsides are brimming with lush green in the summer, amazing orange in the autumn, and covered in white snow during the winter. Due to its location in the middle of the mountains, the temperature in Fujisato can get remarkably cold at night, with snowfall tending to be somewhat greater than that in neighboring municipalities. | ||||||
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| 290．Mitane, Akita | ||||||
| Mitane (三種町, Mitane-chō) is a town located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,936, in 6729 households,[1] and a population density of 60 persons per km2 The total area of the town is 247.98 square kilometres (95.75 sq mi). Mitane is located in northwestern Akita Prefecture, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west. | ||||||
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| 291．Happō, Akita | ||||||
| Happō (八峰町, Happō-chō) is a town located in Akita, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,466 in 2981 households,[1] and a population density of 28 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 234.14 square kilometres (90.40 sq mi). Happō is located in the mountainous far northwestern corner of Akita Prefecture, bordered by the World Heritage Site Shirakami Mountains to the south, and by Aomori Prefecture to the north and the Sea of Japan to the west. Approximately 80% of the area is classified as mountainous or forest, and about 10% of the total area is agricultural land, most of which is in the Minehama area. Due to its location, the temperature in Happō can get remarkably cold at night, with snowfall tending to be somewhat greater than that in neighboring municipalities | ||||||
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| 292．Gojōme | ||||||
| Gojōme (五城目町, Gojōme-machi) is a town located in Akita, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 8317 in 3870 households[1] and a population density of 39 persons per km2. The total area was 214.92 square kilometres (82.98 sq mi). Gojōme is located in coastal plains of northwestern Akita Prefecture, with mountainous areas in the east and urban areas and rural areas in the west. It is approximately 30 km north of the city of Akita. | ||||||
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| 293．Hachirōgata, Akita | ||||||
| Hachirōgata (八郎潟町, Hachirōgata-machi) is a town located in Akita, Japan. As of 1 February 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 5603 in 2465 households,[1] and a population density of 330 persons per km2. The total area is 17.00 square kilometres (6.56 sq mi). It is the smallest municipality in Akita Prefecture in terms of surface area. | ||||||
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| 294．Ikawa, Akita | ||||||
| Ikawa (井川町, Ikawa-machi) is a town located in Akita, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 4658 in 1740 households [1] and a population density of 91 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 47.95 square kilometres (18.51 sq mi). Ikawa is located in the coastal flatlands of northeastern Akita Prefecture, bordered by the remnant of Lake Hachirōgata which lies in the west of the town. Lake Hachirōgata was the second largest lake in Japan until it was drained in a land reclamation project from 1957 to 1977. | ||||||
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| 295．Ōgata, Akita | ||||||
| Ōgata (大潟村, Ōgata-mura) is a village located in Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,991 in 1115 households,[1] and a population density 19 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 170.11 square kilometres (65.68 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 296．Misato, Akita | ||||||
| Misato (美郷町, Misato-chō) is a town located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,613 in 5,999 households [1] and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area was 168.34 square kilometres (65.00 sq mi). Misato is located at the far southeastern of Akita Prefecture, bordered by the Ōu Mountains and Iwate Prefecture to the east. It is situated in the eastern part of the Yokote Basin, on alluvial fans formed by the Maruko River and its tributaries, with abundant spring water. | ||||||
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| 297．Ugo, Akita | ||||||
| Ugo (羽後町, Ugo-machi) is a town located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,594 in 5141 households,[1] and a population density of 59 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 230.78 square kilometres (89.10 sq mi). Ugo is located in southern Akita Prefecture, on the Ogachi Plain (雄勝平野, Ogachi heiya), which is bordered by the Dewa Mountains (出羽山脈, Dewa sanmyaku) to the west, and the Ōu Mountains (奥羽山脈, Ōu sanmyaku) to the east. It is one of the prefecture's heaviest snowfall areas, and the amount of snow accumulated often exceeds 2 meters. | ||||||
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| 298．Higashinaruse, Akita | ||||||
| Higashinaruse (東成瀬村, Higashinaruse-mura) is a village located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,363 in 944 households,[1] and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is of the village is 293.57 square kilometres (113.35 sq mi). In 1999, Higashinaruse was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 299．Yamagata (city) | ||||||
| Yamagata (山形市, Yamagata-shi[a]) is the capital city of Yamagata Prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. As of 1 August 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 242,505 in 103,165 households,[2] and a population density of 636 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 381.58 square kilometres (147 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 300．Yonezawa, Yamagata | ||||||
| Yonezawa (米沢市, Yonezawa-shi) is a city in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 81,707 in 33,278 households,[1] and a population density of 150 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 548.51 square kilometres (212 sq mi). Yonezawa is most famous for its local delicacies (apples, Yonezawa beef, and carp) and for being a castle town that was once home to the Uesugi clan, including the daimyō Uesugi Yozan. | ||||||
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| 301．Tsuruoka | ||||||
| Tsuruoka (鶴岡市, Tsuruoka-shi) is a city in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 125,389 in 49,024 households,[1] and a population density of 95.74 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,311.53 square kilometres (506.38 square miles). Tsuruoka is the biggest city in Tōhoku region in terms of land area.[2] | ||||||
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| 302．Sakata, Yamagata | ||||||
| akata (酒田市, Sakata-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 96,777 in 42,600 households,[1] and a population density of 180 people per km2. The total area of the city is 602.97 km2 (232.81 sq mi). akata is located in the coastal plains of the northwest corner of Yamagata Prefecture, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west, and by Akita Prefecture to the north. The city has Mount Chōkai on its northern border; however, the urban center is in the flatlands of the Shōnai Plains on the right bank of the Mogami River. The inhabited island of Tobishima, approximately 38 kilometres (24 mi) off the coast of the mainland, is within the administrative borders of the city. The island, as well as part of the mainland portion of the city, is within the borders of the Chōkai Quasi-National Park[2] | ||||||
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| 303．Shinjō, Yamagata | ||||||
| hinjō (新庄市, Shinjō-shi) is a city in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 34,937, and a population density of 160 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 223.08 km2. hinjō is located in a mountain basin in northeast Yamagata Prefecture, north of Yamagata City. The Mogami River runs through the southwestern portion of city and the Masugata River flows through the city center. To the east of the city center is the Kamuro Mountain Range. | ||||||
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| 304．Sagae | ||||||
| agae (寒河江市, Sagae-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 40,131, and a population density of 289 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 139.03 square kilometres (54 sq mi). agae is located in the Yamagata Basin in the geographic center of Yamagata Prefecture. The Asahi Mountains and Dewa Mountains form its western border, and the Mogami River forms the eastern border of the city. | ||||||
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| 305．Kaminoyama | ||||||
| Kaminoyama (上山市, Kaminoyama-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 29,617 in 11278 households,[1] and a population density of 120 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 240.93 square kilometres (93 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 306．Murayama, Yamagata | ||||||
| Murayama (村山市, Murayama-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 23,643 in 8133 households,[1] and a population density of 120 persons per km². The total area of the city is 196.98 square kilometres (76 sq mi). Murayama is located in northeast Yamagata Prefecture, in a river valley of the Mogami River, with branches of the Ōu Mountains to the east and west. | ||||||
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| 307．Nagai, Yamagata | ||||||
| agai (長井市, Nagai-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, and since August 2025 has been officially designated as the Japanese "hometown" for the United Republic of Tanzania.[1][2] In conjunction with Japan’s METI internship program and JICA's African Business Education Initiative for Youth, seeks to deepen Japan-Africa relations. Under METI's program; fully funded internships, job matching, and visa support for young professionals from developing countries are provided.[3][4] JICA's ABE Initiative, exclusively designed for young professionals in African nations, is a long-term, comprehensive program. It is a combination of a master's degree program at a Japanese university followed by an internship at a Japanese company.[5][6] As of 1 February 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 26,466 in 9940 households,[7] and a population density of 120 people per km². The total area of the city is 214.67 square kilometres (83 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 308．Tendō, Yamagata | ||||||
| Tendō (天童市, Tendō-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 61,947 in 22392 households, and a population density of 550 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 113.01 square kilometres (43.63 square miles).[1] Tendō is located in the east-central portion of the Yamagata Basin, bordered by the Ōu Mountains to the east. | ||||||
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| 309．Higashine | ||||||
| Higashine (東根市, Higashine-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 47,910 in 17868 households,[1] and a population density of 230 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 207.17 square kilometres (80 sq mi). Located on the eastern shore of the Mogami River in the northern part of the Yamagata Basin, the urban area of Higashine is located in an alluvial fan created by the Shirasui River, the Murayamano River, and the Nitto River flowing from the Ōu Mountains in the eastern part of the city. The western portion of the city is hilly, rising to the Ōu Mountains which form its eastern border. | ||||||
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| 310．Obanazawa | ||||||
| Obanazawa (尾花沢市, Obanazawa-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 15,237, and a population density of 40.9 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 372.32 square kilometres (144 sq mi). Obanazawa is located in a mountain valley northeast Yamagata Prefecture, bordered by the Mogami River to the west and the Ōu Mountains to the east. | ||||||
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| 311．Nan'yō, Yamagata | ||||||
| an'yō (南陽市, Nan'yō-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,112 in 11379 households,[1] and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 160.52 square kilometres (62 sq mi). an'yo is located in the northern part of Okitama Basin in southern Yamagata Prefecture, with mountains to the north, east and west and the Mogami River forming its southern border. It is approximately 21 km from Yonezawa, 35 km from Yamagata city, 61 km from Fukushima, and 95 km from Sendai. The city has an altitude of about 200 meters in the plains rising to 450 meters in the northern mountains. Mt. Shirataka (elevation 994 meters) is the highest elevation in the city. | ||||||
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| 312．Yamanobe, Yamagata | ||||||
| Yamanobe (山辺町, Yamanobe-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,174 in 4839 households,[1] and a population density of 230 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 61.36 square kilometres (24 sq mi). Yamanobe is located in the southeast end of the Yamagata Basin in central Yamagata Prefecture, surrounded by mountains. Mount Shirataka is partially within the borders of the town. | ||||||
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| 313．Nakayama, Yamagata | ||||||
| akayama (中山町, Nakayama-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,153 in 3701 households,[1] and a population density of 360 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 31.23 square kilometres (12 sq mi). akayama is located in the western end of the Yamagata Basin in central Yamagata Prefecture, surrounded by mountains. The Mogami River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 314．Kahoku, Yamagata | ||||||
| Kahoku (河北町, Kahoku-chō) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 19,303,in 6267 households[1] and a population density of 350 persons per km². The total area of the town is 52.38 square kilometres (20 sq mi). Kahoku is located in central Yamagata Prefecture, in a river valley of the Mogami River, with branches of the Ōu Mountains to the east and west. | ||||||
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| 315．Nishikawa, Yamagata | ||||||
| ishikawa (西川町, Nishikawa-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,225 in 1851 households,[1] and a population density of 145.1 persons per km². The total area of the town is 393.19 square kilometres (152 sq mi). ishikawa is located in mountainous central Yamagata and includes Mount Gassan and Mount Asahi within its borders. The Sagae River passes through the town. Part of the town is within the borders of the Bandai-Asahi National Park. | ||||||
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| 316．Asahi, Yamagata (Nishimurayama) | ||||||
| Asahi (朝日町, Asahi-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,366[1] and a population density of 32,35 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 196.73 square kilometres (76 sq mi). Asahi is located in mountainous central Yamagata, and contains Mount Asahi within its borders. The Mogami River forms the western border of the town. | ||||||
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| 317．Ōe, Yamagata | ||||||
| Ōe (大江町, Ōe-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,894 in 2828 households,[1] and a population density of 51 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 153.92 square kilometres (59 sq mi). Ōe is located in mountainous central Yamagata. Like many small towns in Japan, Ōe is a collection of smaller hamlets. Elevation rises and populations decrease from east to west. The easternmost hamlet is Aterazawa, and contains about 4/5 of the town's population. The town extends from the west end of the central part of the Yamagata basin to the Asahi Mountains. In addition, it has several enclaves in Sagae city and Nakayama town, bordering the east. Administratively, the town area is divided from the east into the Sazawa, Hongo, and Shichiken districts. The Mogami River forms the eastern border of the town. | ||||||
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| 318．Ōishida | ||||||
| Ōishida (大石田町, Ōishida-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,945 in 2348 households,[1] and a population density of 87 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 79.54 square kilometres (31 sq mi). Ōishida is located in the mountains of north-east Yamagata Prefecture. The Mogami River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 319．Kaneyama, Yamagata | ||||||
| Kaneyama (金山町, Kaneyama-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the town has an estimated population of 5,205, and a population density of 35 persons per km². The total area of the town is 161.79 square kilometres (62 sq mi). Kaneyama is located in northeastern Yamagata Prefecture, bordered to the north by Akita Prefecture. The town is at an elevation of between 100 and 400 meters, surrounded by 1000 meter mountains. The area is known for its extremely heavy snowfalls in winter. There are many osegi waterways running through the town.[1] Part of the town is within the borders of the Kurikoma Quasi-National Park[2] | ||||||
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| 320．Mogami, Yamagata | ||||||
| Mogami (最上町, Mogami-machi) is a town in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update], the town has an estimated population of 8,441 in 2,848 households,[1] and a population density of 26 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 330.27 square kilometres (128 sq mi). Mogami is located in the mountains of extreme northeastern Yamagata Prefecture. Despite its name, the Mogami River does not run through the town. The area is known for extremely heavy snows in winter.[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 321．Funagata, Yamagata | ||||||
| Funagata (舟形町, Funagata-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the town has an estimated population of 5,101, and a population density of 43 persons per km². The total area of the town is 119.03 square kilometres (46 sq mi). Funagata is located in mountainous north-central eastern Yamagata Prefecture. The Mogami River runs through the town. The area is known for extremely heavy snowfall in winter.[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 322．Mamurogawa | ||||||
| Mamurogawa (真室川町, Mamurogawa-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 6,792 in 2560 households,[1] and a population density of 18 persons per km². The total area of the town is 374.22 square kilometres (144 sq mi). Mamurogawa is located in the northern portion of the Shinjō Basin in north-central Yamagata Prefecture. The basin is surrounded on all sides by low mountains, with the Ōu Mountains to the northeast and the Dewa Mountains running from the west to the north. The area is known for its heavy snowfalls in winter. | ||||||
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| 323．Ōkura, Yamagata | ||||||
| Ōkura (大蔵村, Ōkura-mura) is a village in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of January 2020, the village has an estimated population of 3044, and a population density of 14 persons per km2. The total area is 211.59 square kilometres (82 sq mi). Ōkura is located in a mountainous north-central eastern Yamagata Prefecture, and includes Mount Gassan within its borders. The Mogami River runs through the village. The area is known for extremely heavy snows in winter. Its highest accumulation of snow recorded is 414 cm, second place in Japan after Sukayu Onsen in Aomori.[citation needed] Snow typically starts in November, and starts piling up on the ground by early December. The snow will usually stop by early May, but will not completely melt until mid-June. Similar to Sukayu Onsen, snowfalls of 50 to 100 cm in a single day are not uncommon at all.[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 324．Sakegawa | ||||||
| akegawa (鮭川村, Sakegawa-mura) is a village located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 3843 in 1329 households,[1] and a population density of 31 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 122.15 square kilometres (47 sq mi). akegawa is located in northern Yamagata Prefecture, bordered to the west by the Dewa Mountains. The area is known for its heavy snowfalls in winter. | ||||||
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| 325．Tozawa, Yamagata | ||||||
| Tozawa (戸沢村, Tozawa-mura) is a village located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,042 in 1492 households,[1] and a population density of 17 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 261.31 square kilometres (101 sq mi). Tozawa is located in north-central eastern Yamagata Prefecture. To the west of the village is the Dewa Mountains, and to east is the Shinjo Basin. The Mogami River runs westward through the center of the village. | ||||||
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| 326．Takahata, Yamagata | ||||||
| Takahata (高畠町, Takahata-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 23,367, in 7629 households,[1] and a population density of 130 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 180.26 square kilometres (70 sq mi). Takahata is located in mountainous southeastern Yamagata Prefecture. The Mogami River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 327．Kawanishi, Yamagata | ||||||
| Kawanishi (川西町, Kawanishi-machi; IPA: [kawa̠ɲiɕiꜜmatɕi]) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,967 in 5052 households,[1] and a population density of 90 persons per km². The total area of the town is 166.46 square kilometres (64 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 328．Oguni, Yamagata | ||||||
| Oguni (小国町, Oguni-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,376 in 3020 households,[1] and a population density of 10 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 737.56 square kilometres (285 sq mi). Oguni is located in mountainous southwestern Yamagata Prefecture, bordered by Niigata Prefecture to the west and south. | ||||||
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| 329．Shirataka | ||||||
| hirataka (白鷹町, Shirataka-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,482 in 4730 households,[1] and a population density of 85 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 737.55 square kilometres (285 sq mi). hirataka is located in southern Yamagata Prefecture, with the Mogami River running through the center of town. The Asahi Mountains border the town to the east and west. | ||||||
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| 330．Iide, Yamagata | ||||||
| Iide (飯豊町, Iide-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,970 in 2354 households, and [1] a population density of 21 persons per km². The total area of the town is 329.60 square kilometres (127 sq mi). In 2008, Iide was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 331．Mikawa, Yamagata | ||||||
| Mikawa (三川町, Mikawa-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,282 in 2478 households,[1] and a population density of 220 persons per km². The total area of the town is 33.22 square kilometres (13 sq mi). Mikawa is the seat of the Yamagata Prefectural Government's |"general branch office" responsible for the unofficial "Shōnai Region", corresponding to northwestern Yamagata.[2] It is also the seat of the central government's MLIT transportation branch office that licenses the Shōnai vehicle registration plate for the same region.[3] | ||||||
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| 332．Shōnai, Yamagata | ||||||
| hōnai (庄内町, Shōnai-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update], the town has an estimated population of 20,940 in 7108 households,[1] and a population density of 87.5 per km². The total area of the town is 249.17 square kilometres (96 sq mi). hōnai is located in the coastal plains of north-central Yamagata Prefecture. The Mogami River flows through the town. Mount Gassan, the highest of the Three Mountains of Dewa is at the intersection of the borders of Shōnai, Tsuruoka, Ōkura and Nishikawa. | ||||||
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| 333．Yuza | ||||||
| Yuza (遊佐町, Yuza-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,719 in 4926 households,[1] and a population density of 61 persons per km². The total area of the town is 208.38 square kilometres (80 sq mi). Yuza is located in the extreme northwest of Yamagata Prefecture, bordering on Akita Prefecture to the north and the Sea of Japan on the west. It is situated at the northern end of the Shōnai Plain, with the Gekkō River running across the town. Mount Chōkai, which has the second highest elevation in the Tohoku region, is on the northern border. Sandy beaches stretch along the coastline in the southern part of the town, whereas the northern coastline is more rugged due to reefs formed by lava flows from Mt. Chōkai. Part of the town is within the borders of the Chōkai Quasi-National Park.[2] | ||||||
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| 334．Fukushima (city) | ||||||
| Fukushima (福島市, Fukushima-shi; [ɸɯ̥kɯꜜɕima]) is the capital city of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is located in the northern part of the Nakadōri or central region of the prefecture. As of 1 August 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 275,850 in 122,130 households[2] and a population density of 359 inhabitants per square kilometre (930/sq mi). The total area of the city is 767.72 square kilometres (296.42 sq mi).[3] | ||||||
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| 335．Aizuwakamatsu | ||||||
| Aizuwakamatsu (会津若松市, Aizuwakamatsu-shi) is a city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 118,159 in 50,365 households,[1] and a population density of 310 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 382.97 square kilometres (147.87 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 336．Kōriyama | ||||||
| Kōriyama (郡山市, Kōriyama-shi) is a city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 321,938 people in 141760 households,[2] and a population density of 425 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 757.20 square kilometers (292.36 sq mi). Kōriyama is designated as a core city and functions as a commercial center for Fukushima Prefecture. Kōriyama is the third largest conurbation in the Tōhoku region. | ||||||
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| 337．Iwaki, Fukushima | ||||||
| Iwaki (いわき市, Iwaki-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2023[update], Iwaki had a population of 322,019 in 143,500 households,[1] and population density of 261 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,232.02 square kilometres (475.69 sq mi),[2] making it the largest city in the prefecture and the 10th largest city in Japan (2010) in terms of area. Iwaki is a designated core city, and is also one of the growing number of cities written in hiragana. The present Iwaki City started as the merger of 14 smaller municipalities on October 1, 1966. Every year, Iwaki hosts the Taira Tanabata Festival from 6–8 August.[3] | ||||||
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| 338．Shirakawa, Fukushima | ||||||
| hirakawa (白河市, Shirakawa-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 59,393 in 23,546 households [1] and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 305.3 square kilometres (117.9 sq mi). hirakawa is located in south-central Fukushima prefecture facing the Nasu plateau, and extending to the lowland Shirakawa Basin. | ||||||
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| 339．Sukagawa, Fukushima | ||||||
| ukagawa (須賀川市, Sukagawa-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 76,251 in 38824 households,[1] and a population density of 270 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 279.43 square kilometres (107.9 sq mi). The area of present-day Sukagawa was part of ancient Mutsu Province. Remains from the Japanese Paleolithic through the Nara period and Heian period indicate continuous settlement of the area for many centuries. Sukagawa developed as a castle town of the Nikaido clan during the Kamakura period. The castle was destroyed by Date Masamune after his aunt Onamihime surrendered the castle during the Sengoku period. During the Edo period the area prospered from its location as a major lodging place on Ōshū Kaidō, which is one of the Edo Five Routes, and was the commercial center in the region. The area was mostly administered as an exclave of Takada Domain under the Tokugawa Shogunate. After the Meiji restoration, it was organized as part of the Nakadōri region of Iwaki Province. | ||||||
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| 340．Kitakata, Fukushima | ||||||
| Kitakata (喜多方市, Kitakata-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 46,269 in 16,769 households,[1] and a population density of 83 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 554.63 square kilometres (214.14 sq mi). Kitakata was once written '北方', which meant 'northern place'.[2] | ||||||
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| 341．Sōma, Fukushima | ||||||
| ōma (相馬市, Sōma-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 34,631, and a population density of 180 persons per km2 in 14,358 households.[1] The total area of the city is 197.79 square kilometres (76.37 sq mi). ōma is located in northeastern Fukushima Prefecture, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Abukuma Plateau to the west. Sōma is closer to Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture than it is to the prefectural capital of Fukushima. | ||||||
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| 342．Nihonmatsu, Fukushima | ||||||
| ihonmatsu (二本松市, Nihonmatsu-shi) is a city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the city has an estimated population of 54,013 in 20,179 households,[1] and a population density of 160 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 344.42 square kilometres (132.98 sq mi). The Adachi neighborhood of Nihonmatsu was the birthplace of artist Chieko Takamura, subject of the book of poems Chieko's Sky (智恵子抄, Chiekoshō; literally "Chieko Selections"), written by her husband Kōtarō Takamura.[2] | ||||||
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| 343．Tamura, Fukushima | ||||||
| Tamura (田村市, Tamura-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 35,702 in 12,821 households[1] and a population density of 78 persons per km². The total area of the city was 458.30 square kilometres (176.95 sq mi). Tamura is located in east-central Fukushima Prefecture, in the easternmost portion of the Nakadōri region of then prefecture. The town is located in a hilly region of the Abukuma Mountains. | ||||||
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| 344．Minamisōma | ||||||
| Minamisōma (南相馬市, Minamisōma-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 53,462 in 26,355 households, and a population density of 130 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 398.58 square kilometres (153.89 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 345．Date, Fukushima | ||||||
| Date (伊達市, Date-shi; [date]) is a city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 59,625 in 22,843 households and a population density of 220 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 265.10 square kilometres (102.36 sq mi).[1] Date occupies the eastern half of the Fukushima Basin in northern Fukushima prefecture, with Miyagi Prefecture on its northern border. The area was once noted for sericulture but transitioned to fruit cultivation during the Taishō period. It is currently organized into the five former towns of Date, Hobara, Yanagawa, Ryozen, and Tsukidate, each of which retain numerous unique traditions and events. Hobara is the central area, where the municipal government is based.[2] | ||||||
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| 346．Motomiya, Fukushima | ||||||
| Motomiya (本宮市, Motomiya-shi) is a city located in north-central Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 30,401 in 10,680 households and a population density of 350 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 88.02 square kilometres (33.98 sq mi). It is the smallest city in Fukushima Prefecture, both in terms of population and size. | ||||||
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| 347．Koori, Fukushima | ||||||
| Koori (桑折町, Koori-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,679 in 4599 households, and a population density of 270 persons per km2. The total area the town was 42.97 square kilometres (16.59 sq mi).[1] Kōri is located in the northern Fukushima Basin on the northern border of Fukushima prefecture with Miyagi Prefecture. The northwestern half of the town is mountainous and hilly, and the eastern and southern portions of the town are in the Fukushima Basin along the Abukuma River, which runs through the southeast of the town. There is Mount Handa (865 meters) is to the northwest of the town. | ||||||
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| 348．Kunimi, Fukushima | ||||||
| Kunimi (国見町, Kunimi-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 8843 and a population density of 250 persons per km². The total area of the town was 37.90 square kilometres (14.63 sq mi). Kunimi is located in Date District in the very northern portion Fukushima prefecture, bordering on Miyagi prefecture. Mt. Handa and Mt. Ugasu are near the western end of the town, and a continuous mountain range runs along the northern end of the town, which is also the prefectural border with Miyagi Prefecture. The Abukuma River flows south of the town. The town center, where government offices and various types of transportation are concentrated, is relatively close to the border with the neighboring Koori town. | ||||||
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| 349．Kawamata, Fukushima | ||||||
| Kawamata (川俣町, Kawamata-machi) is a town in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 12917 in 5414 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 127.7 square kilometres (49.3 sq mi).[1] Kawamata is known for its production of silk and silk products. In the late 6th century, Ōtomo no Koteko, also known as Otehime, came to this area. According to tradition, she is honored for having encouraged silk farming in the area.[2] The town is also known for the raising of shamo, a special breed of game bird similar to chicken. Shamo ramen is a local speciality.[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 350．Ōtama, Fukushima | ||||||
| Ōtama (大玉村, Ōtama-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 8,781, and a population density of 110 persons per km2 in 2896 households.[1] The total area of the village was 79.44 square kilometres (30.67 sq mi). In 2016, Ōtama was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 351．Kagamiishi, Fukushima | ||||||
| Kagamiishi (鏡石町, Kagamiishi-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,272 in 4434 households,[1] and a population density of 390 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 31.30 square kilometres (12.08 sq mi).. | ||||||
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| 352．Ten-ei, Fukushima | ||||||
| Ten-ei (天栄村, Ten-ei-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 5,258 in 1717 households,[1] and a population density of 23 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 225.52 square kilometres (87.07 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 353．Shimogō, Fukushima | ||||||
| himogō (下郷町, Shimogō-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,517 in 2216 households[1] and a population density of 17 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 317.04 square kilometres (122.41 sq mi). himogō is located in the mountainous southern portion of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, bordered Tochigi Prefecture to the south. | ||||||
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| 354．Hinoemata, Fukushima | ||||||
| Hinoemata (檜枝岐村, Hinoemata-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 556, and a population density of 1.5 persons per km². The total area of the village was 390.46 square kilometres (150.76 sq mi). It is locally famous for its soba (buckwheat noodles) and known nationally for its kabuki performances and as a gateway to the Oze marshlands. | ||||||
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| 355．Tadami, Fukushima | ||||||
| Tadami (只見町, Tadami-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town has an estimated population of 4,117 in 1749 households, of which 45.88% were classified as "elderly households"[1] The town had a population density of 5.5 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 747.56 square kilometres (288.63 sq mi). Tadami is famous locally for its own Snow Festival, where huge sculptures and replicas of monuments are cut out of Tadami's abundant snow. | ||||||
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| 356．Minamiaizu | ||||||
| Minamiaizu (南会津町, Minamiaizu-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,158 in 6,575 households,[1] and a population density of 17 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 886.52 square kilometres (342.29 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 357．Kitashiobara, Fukushima | ||||||
| Kitashiobara (北塩原村, Kitashiobara-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,697 in 1091 households,[1] and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 234.08 square kilometres (90.38 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 358．Nishiaizu, Fukushima | ||||||
| ishiaizu (西会津町, Nishiaizu-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,090 in 2598 households,[1] and a population density of 20 persons per km². Approximately 66% of the population is over the age of 65.[2] The total area is 298.18 square kilometres (115.13 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 359．Bandai, Fukushima | ||||||
| Bandai (磐梯町, Bandai-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,533 in 1195 households,[1] and a population density of 60.3 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 59.77 square kilometres (23.08 sq mi). Bandai is located in the northeastern part of the Aizu Basin, bordered by Yamagata Prefecture to the north. About 70% of the town is occupied by forests, with agricultural land and settlements along the hills at the southern foot of the mountains and along the Otani River. Much of the tow is within the borders of the Bandai-Asahi National Park. | ||||||
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| 360．Inawashiro | ||||||
| Inawashiro (猪苗代町, Inawashiro-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,810 in 5309 households,[1] and a population density of 35 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 394.85 square kilometres (152.45 sq mi). It is noted as the birthplace of the famous doctor Hideyo Noguchi, who contributed to knowledge in the fight against syphilis and yellow fever.[2] | ||||||
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| 361．Aizubange | ||||||
| Aizubange (会津坂下町, Aizubange-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,159 in 5487 households,[1] and a population density of 170 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 91.59 square kilometres (35.36 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 362．Yugawa, Fukushima | ||||||
| Yugawa (湯川村, Yugawa-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,051 in 924 households,[1] and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 16.37 square kilometres (6.32 sq mi).. | ||||||
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| 363．Yanaizu, Fukushima | ||||||
| Yanaizu (柳津町, Yanaizu-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,304 in 1,269 households,[1] and a population density of 19 persons per km². The total area of the town was 175.82 square kilometres (67.88 sq mi). Yanaizu is located in the northern portion of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture.The Takitani River flows north and south through the town and joins the Tadami River, which crosses the northern part of the town. The southern part of the town is mountainous. | ||||||
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| 364．Mishima, Fukushima | ||||||
| Mishima (三島町, Mishima-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 1,590 in 755 households,[1] and a population density of 18 persons per square kilometre (47 per square mile). The total area of the town was 90.81 square kilometres (35.06 sq mi). In 2017, Mishima was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 365．Kaneyama, Fukushima | ||||||
| Kaneyama (金山町, Kaneyama-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 1972, in 1037 households [1] and a population density of 6.7 persons per km2. The total area is 293.92 square kilometres (113.48 sq mi). Kaneyama is noted for its spectacular scenery. | ||||||
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| 366．Shōwa, Fukushima | ||||||
| hōwa (昭和村, Shōwa-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,236 in 658 households,[1] and a population density of 5.9 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 209.46 square kilometres (80.87 sq mi). hōwa is located in the western portion of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, and consists of scattered hamlets along the Nojiri River. | ||||||
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| 367．Aizumisato | ||||||
| Aizumisato (会津美里町, Aizumisato-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,092 in 7306 households [1] and a population density of 73 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 276.33 square kilometres (106.69 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 368．Nishigō, Fukushima | ||||||
| ishigō (西郷村, Nishigō-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 20,351 in 7618 households [1] and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 192.06 square kilometres (74.15 sq mi).. | ||||||
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| 369．Izumizaki, Fukushima | ||||||
| Izumizaki (泉崎村, Izumizaki-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 6,265 in 2179 households,[1] and a population density of 180 persons per km². The total area of the village was 35.43 square kilometres (13.68 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 370．Nakajima, Fukushima | ||||||
| akajima (中島村, Nakajima-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 5,031 in 1696 households,[1] and a population density of 270 persons per km². The total area of the village was 18.92 square kilometres (7.31 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 371．Yabuki, Fukushima | ||||||
| Yabuki (矢吹町, Yabuki-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,955 in 6051 households,[1] and a population density of 280 persons per km². The total area of the town was 60.4 square kilometres (23.3 sq mi). Yabuki is located in the flatlands of south-central Fukushima prefecture, approximately 212 kilometers north of Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 372．Tanagura, Fukushima | ||||||
| Tanagura (棚倉町, Tanagura-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,827 in 5053 households,[1] and a population density of 86 persons per km². The total area of the town was 159.93 km2 (61.75 sq mi). Tanagura is located in the southernmost portion of Fukushima prefecture, bordering on Tochigi Prefecture to the west and Ibaraki Prefecture to the south. | ||||||
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| 373．Yamatsuri, Fukushima | ||||||
| Yamatsuri (矢祭町, Yamatsuri-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,702 across 2,095 households,[1] and a population density of 48 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 118.27 square kilometres (45.7 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 374．Hanawa, Fukushima | ||||||
| Hanawa (塙町, Hanawa-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,369 in 3301 households,[1] and a population density of 40 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 211.41 square kilometres (81.6 sq mi). Hanawa is located in the southernmost portion of Fukushima prefecture, bordering on Ibaraki Prefecture to the south. | ||||||
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| 375．Samegawa, Fukushima | ||||||
| amegawa (鮫川村, Samegawa-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,081 in 1107 households,[1] and a population density of 23 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 131.34 square kilometres (50.7 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 376．Ishikawa, Fukushima | ||||||
| Ishikawa (石川町, Ishikawa-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 21 March 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,511 in 5690 households,[1] and a population density of 130 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 115.71 square kilometres (44.7 sq mi). Ishikawa is located in south-central Fukushima prefecture. | ||||||
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| 377．Tamakawa, Fukushima | ||||||
| Tamakawa (玉川村, Tamakawa-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 6,497 in 2143 households,[1] and a population density of 140 per km2. The total area of the village was 46.67 square kilometres (18.02 sq mi). Tamakawa is located in south-central Fukushima prefecture at an average altitude of 262 meters. | ||||||
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| 378．Hirata, Fukushima | ||||||
| Hirata (平田村, Hirata-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 5,935 in 2016 households,[1] and a population density of 66 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 93.42 square kilometres (36.1 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 379．Asakawa, Fukushima | ||||||
| Asakawa (浅川町, Asakawa-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,036 across 2,070 households,[1] and a population density of 170 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 37.43 square kilometres (14.45 sq mi). Asakawa is located in southern portion of Fukushima prefecture in the floodplain of the Abukuma River. Asakawa has a humid climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Asakawa is 11.6 °C (52.9 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,386 mm (54.6 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 23.9 °C (75.0 °F), and lowest in January, at around 0.5 °C (32.9 °F).[2] | ||||||
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| 380．Furudono, Fukushima | ||||||
| Furudono (古殿町, Furudono-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,149 in 1741 households,[1] and a population density of 33 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 163.29 square kilometres (63.0 sq mi). Furudono is located in southern portion of Fukushima prefecture. The town is surrounded by forests and mountains. | ||||||
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| 381．Miharu, Fukushima | ||||||
| Miharu (三春町, Miharu-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 17,471 in 6348 households,[1] and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 72.76 square kilometres (28.09 sq mi). Miharu is located in Tamura District in north-central Fukushima prefecture. The town is located in an hilly region of the Abukuma Mountains, with peaks of 300–500 meters. | ||||||
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| 382．Ono, Fukushima | ||||||
| Ono (小野町, Ono-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,416 in 3464 households,[1] and a population density of 77 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 125.11 square kilometres (48.31 sq mi). The town is known locally for the "thousand cherry trees" which line the banks of the Natsui River. It is also one of the purported birthplaces of Heian period poet Ono no Komachi. | ||||||
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| 383．Hirono, Fukushima | ||||||
| Hirono (広野町, Hirono-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the town had an official registered population of 4,755 in 2,267 households,[1] and a population density of 81 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 58.69 square kilometres (22.66 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 384．Naraha, Fukushima | ||||||
| araha (楢葉町, Naraha-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2024[update], the town had an official registered population of 6,465 in 3,182 households,[1] and a population density of 65 persons per km2, although the current actual resident population is significantly smaller. The total area of the town is 103.64 square kilometres (40.02 sq mi).[2] From 2011 until 2015, the town was evacuated due to fallout from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. While the town wasn't severely contaminated by the fallout, restrictions on residency were held until September 2015 when cleanup efforts concluded, allowing people to return. Naraha is the first of several towns and cities near Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to have been reopened to residents. Repair and reconstruction efforts have been underway in Naraha since 2016, and numerous landmarks in the town have been rebuilt and reopened. | ||||||
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| 385．Tomioka, Fukushima | ||||||
| Tomioka (富岡町, Tomioka-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 1,326 in 5578 households[1] and a population density of 19,4 persons per km², although the current actual resident population is considerably smaller than in 2010. The total area is 68.39 square kilometres (26.41 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 386．Kawauchi, Fukushima | ||||||
| Kawauchi (川内村, Kawauchi-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020[update], the village had an official registered population of 1,861, and a population density of 9.5 persons per km². The total area of Kawauchi is 197.35 square kilometres (76.20 sq mi).[1] The village was evacuated as a result of the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, but in 2014, all restrictions were lifted. It is located in Futaba district | ||||||
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| 387．Ōkuma, Fukushima | ||||||
| Ōkuma (大熊町, Ōkuma-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. In 2010, the town had a population of 11,515.[2] However, the town was totally evacuated in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster and residents were permitted return during daylight hours from May 2013. In April 2019, parts of the town were deemed to have been successfully decontaminated, with residents allowed to return to these areas. | ||||||
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| 388．Futaba, Fukushima | ||||||
| Futaba (双葉町, Futaba-machi) is a town in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 24 March 2025[update], the town had an actual population of 180,[1] although the official registered population was 5,300 in 2,301 households.[2] The total area of the town is 51.42 square kilometres (19.85 sq mi).[3] As of March 2011, the entire population was evacuated as a result of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. However in the decade since then, 3% of the town has been open to visitors and residents, with the first residents returning on a permanent basis as of February 2022. | ||||||
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| 389．Namie, Fukushima | ||||||
| amie (浪江町, Namie-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020[update] the town has a population of 1,238 in 794 households, although the official registered population was 17,114 in 6853 households. The total area of the town is 223.14 square kilometres (86.15 sq mi).[1] | ||||||
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| 390．Katsurao, Fukushima | ||||||
| Katsurao (葛尾村, Katsurao-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the village had an official registered population of 1,387 in 475 households, and a population density of 16 inhabitants per square kilometre (41/sq mi).[1] The total area of the village is 84.37 square kilometres (32.58 sq mi).[2] However, in March 2011, the entire population was evacuated as a result of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. The evacuation order was lifted on June 12, 2016 for much of the village; however, the actual number of residents who returned is considerably less than the official population numbers. | ||||||
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| 391．Shinchi, Fukushima | ||||||
| hinchi (新地町, Shinchi-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020[update], the town has an estimated population of 8,152, and a population density of 170 inhabitants per square kilometre (440/sq mi) in 2832 households.[1] The total area is 46.70 square kilometres (18.03 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 392．Iitate, Fukushima | ||||||
| Iitate (飯舘村, Iitate-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020[update], the village had an actual population of 1,408, and a population density of 6.1 persons per km2. The registered population per village government records was 5,946 registered residents in 1807 households as of September 30, 2017.[1] The total area the village is 230.13 square kilometres (88.85 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 393．Mito, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Mito (水戸市, Mito-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [mʲi.to, mʲi.toꜜ.ɕi][1]) is the capital city of Ibaraki Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 268,036 in 126,055 households and a population density of 1,233 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 27.1%.[2] The total area of the city is 217.32 square kilometres (83.91 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 394．Hitachi, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Hitachi (日立市, Hitachi-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 165,822 in 76,702 households and a population density of 735 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.7%.[1] The total area of the city is 225.71 square kilometres (87.15 sq mi). Hitachi is well known in the world for its brand name of electric products, including power plants and appliances, of the Hitachi company founded in the town in 1910 by Namihei Odaira with considerable properties as its factories in the city. | ||||||
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| 395．Tsuchiura | ||||||
| Tsuchiura (土浦市, Tsuchiura-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population in 2024 of 142,181 people in 66,629 households, and a population density of 1,157 persons per squate kilometre. The proportion of the population aged over 65 was 29.7%.[1] The total area of the city is 122.89 square kilometres (47.45 sq mi). About 3,000 residents are non-Japanese, a large proportion of these being Filipinos, Chinese or Brazilians. | ||||||
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| 396．Koga, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Koga (古河市, Koga-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 137,512 in 58,276 households and a population density of 1113 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 28.98%.[1] The total area of the city is 123.58 square kilometres (47.71 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 397．Ishioka, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Ishioka (石岡市, Ishioka-shi) is a Japanese city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 70,124 in 28,892 households and a population density of 325 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 33.5%.[1] The total area of the city is 215.53 square kilometres (83.22 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 398．Yūki, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Yūki (結城市, Yūki-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,252 in 19,889 households and a population density of 749 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 30.8%.[1] The total area of the town is 65.76 square kilometres (25.39 sq mi). Yūki is famous for its production of yūki-tsumugi, a traditional fabric production technique which is an Important Intangible Cultural Property, and the city has a rich religious history, with many older Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. | ||||||
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| 399．Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Ryūgasaki (龍ケ崎市, Ryūgasaki-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 75,212 in 33,421 households and a population density of 958 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 31.1% in July 2020.[1] The total area of the city is 78.59 square kilometres (30.34 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 400．Shimotsuma, Ibaraki | ||||||
| himotsuma (下妻市, Shimotsuma-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 41,621 in 17,294 households and a population density of 515 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 29.0%.[1] The total area of the city is 80.88 square kilometres (31.23 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 401．Jōsō | ||||||
| Jōsō (常総市, Jōsō-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 59,314 in 21,168 households and a population density of 480 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 38.8%.[1] The total area of the city is 123.64 square kilometres (47.74 sq mi). The city has a large expatriate population from Brazil. | ||||||
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| 402．Hitachiōta, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Hitachiōta (常陸太田市, Hitachiōta-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,074 in 19,327 households and a population density of 129.2 persons per km2. . The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 36.2%.[1] The total area of the city is 371.99 square kilometres (143.63 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 403．Takahagi, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Takahagi (高萩市, Takahagi-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,522 in 11,651 households and a population density of 140 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 36.2%.[1] The total area of the city is 193.58 square kilometres (74.74 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 404．Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Kitaibaraki (北茨城市, Kitaibaraki-shi) is a city in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 41,750 in 17,034 households and a population density of 220 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 34.6%.[1] The total area of the city is 186.80 square kilometres (72.12 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 405．Kasama, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Kasama (笠間市, Kasama-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Kasama is the home of Kasama ware and known for Japanese chestnuts. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 73,805 in 29,362 households and a population density of 307 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.2%.[1] The total area of the city is 240.400 square kilometres (92.819 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 406．Toride, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Toride (取手市, Toride-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 103,717 in 47,545 households and a population density of 1482 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 34.8%.[1] The total area of the city is 69.94 square kilometres (27.00 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 407．Ushiku, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Ushiku (牛久市, Ushiku-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 83,826 in 36,380 households and a population density of 1423 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 29.5%.[1] The total area of the city is 58.92 square kilometres (22.75 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 408．Tsukuba | ||||||
| Tsukuba (つくば市, Tsukuba-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of January 1, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 256,526 in 121,001 households and a population density of 900 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 20.3%.[2] The total area of the city is 283.72 square kilometres (109.54 sq mi). It is known as the location of the Tsukuba Science City (筑波研究学園都市, Tsukuba Kenkyū Gakuen Toshi), a planned science park developed in the 1960s. | ||||||
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| 409．Hitachinaka, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Hitachinaka (ひたちなか市, Hitachinaka-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 154,663 in 64,900 households and a population density of 1547 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 26.1%.[1] The total area of the city is 99.96 square kilometres (38.59 sq mi). It is a "hiragana city", the place name is written with the hiragana syllabary and not the traditional kanji. | ||||||
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| 410．Kashima, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Kashima (鹿嶋市, Kashima-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 67,197 in 28,873 households and a population density of 634 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 31.5%.[1] The total area of the city is 106.02 square kilometres (40.93 sq mi). Kashima is the home of the J. League's Kashima Antlers. Its home field, Kashima Soccer Stadium, was used as a site during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The city is also the site of the Kashima Shrine, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in eastern Japan, and considered the birthplace of many influential styles of Japanese swordsmanship (Kenjutsu).[2][3] | ||||||
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| 411．Itako, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Itako (潮来市, Itako-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 26,063 in 10,849 households and a population density of 365 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.9%.[1] The total area of the city is 71.40 square kilometres (27.57 sq mi). It is known for its annual iris festival (Itako Ayame Matsuri). Much of the city is within the borders of the Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 412．Moriya, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Moriya (守谷市, Moriya-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 69,827 in 29,056 households and a population density of 1955 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 23.1%.[1] The total area of the city is 35.71 square kilometres (13.79 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 413．Hitachiōmiya | ||||||
| Hitachiōmiya (Japanese: 常陸大宮市, Hepburn: Hitachiōmiya-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 39,281 in 16.047 households and a population density of 220 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 37.6%.[1] The total area of the city is 348.45 square kilometres (134.54 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 414．Naka, Ibaraki | ||||||
| aka (那珂市, Naka-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 53,153 in 20,953 households and a population density of 543.4 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.4%.[1] The total area of the city is 97.82 square kilometres (37.77 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 415．Chikusei | ||||||
| Chikusei (筑西市, Chikusei-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 98,031 in 39,075 households and a population density of 478 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 31.2%.[1] The total area of the city is 205.30 square kilometres (79.27 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 416．Bandō, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Bandō (坂東市, Bandō-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 51,577 in 18,441 households and a population density of 419 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 30.7%.[1] The total area of the city is 123.03 square kilometres (47.50 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 417．Inashiki | ||||||
| Inashiki (稲敷市, Inashiki-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 39,127 in 14,733 households and a population density of 191 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 37.1%.[1] The total area of the city is 205.81 square kilometres (79.46 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 418．Kasumigaura, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Kasumigaura (かすみがうら市, Kasumigaura-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 40,254 in 15,839 households and a population density of 257 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.0%.[1] The total area of the city is 156.60 square kilometres (60.46 sq mi). . The city takes its name from the nearby lake, Lake Kasumigaura. The city has the distinction of having the longest name in Japan (in terms of the number of characters used), together with Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima Prefecture and Tsukubamirai. Much of the city is within the borders of the Suigō-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 419．Sakuragawa, Ibaraki | ||||||
| akuragawa (桜川市, Sakuragawa-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 39,072 in 13,721 households and a population density of 217 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 34.3%.[1] The total area of the city is 180.06 square kilometres (69.52 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 420．Kamisu | ||||||
| Kamisu (神栖市, Kamisu-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 95,384 in 40,759 households and a population density of 649 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 23.6%.[1] The total area of the city is 146.97 square kilometres (56.75 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 421．Namegata | ||||||
| amegata (行方市, Namegata-shi) is a city in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,144 in 11,412 households and a population density of 144.5 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 35.9%.[1] The city's total area is 222.48 square kilometres (85.90 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 422．Hokota, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Hokota (鉾田市, Hokota-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 45,997 in 18,455 households and a population density of 221.6 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 34.1%.[1] The total area of the city is 207.60 square kilometres (80.15 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 423．Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Tsukubamirai (つくばみらい市, Tsukubamirai-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 51,035 in 20,030 households and a population density of 645 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 26.3%.[1] The total area of the city is 79.16 square kilometres (30.56 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 424．Omitama | ||||||
| Omitama (小美玉市, Omitama-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,776 in 18,311 households and a population density of 337 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 30.0%.[1] The total area of the city is 144.74 square kilometres (55.88 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 425．Ibaraki, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Ibaraki (茨城町, Ibaraki-machi) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 31,596 in 12,052 households and a population density of 260 inhabitants per square kilometre (670/sq mi). The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 34.9%.[1] The total area of the town is 121.58 square kilometres (46.94 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 426．Ōarai, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Ōarai (大洗町, Ōarai-machi) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,867 in 6,881 households and a population density of 664 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,720/sq mi). The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 34.0%.[1] The total area of the town is 23.89 square kilometres (9.22 sq mi). The Japan Atomic Energy Agency operates a research center in Ōarai with a number of nuclear research reactors, including the Jōyō and High-temperature engineering test reactor facilities. | ||||||
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| 427．Shirosato, Ibaraki | ||||||
| hirosato (城里町, Shirosato-machi) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,128 in 7214 households and a population density of 112 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 37.6%.[1] The total area of the town is 161.80 square kilometres (62.47 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 428．Tōkai, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Tōkai (東海村, Tōkai-mura) is a village located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 37,651 in 15,148 households and a population density of 991 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 25.8%.[1] The total area of the village is 38.0 square kilometres (14.7 sq mi). The Japan Atomic Energy Agency along with other organizations currently operate a number of nuclear technology research facilities in the town. In particular, Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant is located in Tōkai. | ||||||
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| 429．Daigo, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Daigo (大子町, Daigo-machi) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,771 in 6431 households and a population density of 48.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (125/sq mi). The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 46.6%.[1] The total area of the town is 325.76 square kilometres (125.78 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 430．Miho, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Miho (美浦村, Miho-mura) is a village located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 14,504 in 5907 households and a population density of 218 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.0%.[1] The total area of the village is 66.61 square kilometres (25.72 sq mi). The village holds one of the Japan Racing Association's two training centers (the other is in Ritto, Shiga). | ||||||
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| 431．Ami, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Ami (阿見町, Ami-machi) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 47,927 in 20,279 households and a population density of 671 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 28.3%.[1] The total area of the town is 71.40 square kilometres (27.57 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 432．Kawachi, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Kawachi (河内町, Kawachi-machi) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 8,298 in 2986 households and a population density of 183 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 39.5%.[1] The total area of the city is 44.30 square kilometres (17.10 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 433．Yachiyo, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Yachiyo (八千代町, Yachiyo-machi) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,882 in 7,176 households and a population density of 354 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 30.7%.[1] The total area of the town is 58.99 square kilometres (22.78 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 434．Goka | ||||||
| Goka (五霞町, Goka-machi) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,162 in 2987 households and a population density of 353 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 34.7%.[1] The total area of the city is 23.11 square kilometres (8.92 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 435．Sakai, Ibaraki | ||||||
| akai (境町, Sakai-machi; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜ.kai][1][a]) is a town located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 24,061 in 8890 households and a population density of 516 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 29.1%.[2] The total area of the town is 46.59 square kilometres (17.99 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 436．Tone, Ibaraki | ||||||
| Tone (利根町, Tone-machi) is a town in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,073 in 6163 households and a population density of 605 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 46.6%.[1] The total area of the town is 24.86 square kilometres (9.60 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 437．Ichikai, Tochigi | ||||||
| Ichikai (市貝町, Ichikai-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,684 in 4507 households,[1] and a population density of 180 persons per km². The total area of the town is 64.25 square kilometres (24.81 sq mi). Ichikai is located in eastern Tochigi Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 438．Haga, Tochigi | ||||||
| Haga (芳賀町, Haga-machi) is a town in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,661 in 5,658 households,[2] and a population density of 220 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 70.16 square kilometres (27.09 sq mi). . Haga is located in southeastern Tochigi Prefecture. The river Gogyō, a tributary of the river Kokaigawa flows through Haga.[3] | ||||||
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| 439．Mibu, Tochigi | ||||||
| Mibu (壬生町, Mibu-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 39,158 in 16,149 households,[1] and a population density of 640 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 61.06 square kilometres (23.58 sq mi). Mibu is located in south-central Tochigi Prefecture. The town is situated in the northern portion of the Kanto plain and is mostly flat terrain with an elevation of 50 to 100 meters above sea level. The Kurokawa River flows through the town. The is about 90 kilometers north of Tokyo metropolis, and is bordered by the prefectural capital of Utsunomiya to the north. Approximately a third of the land area of the town is covered in rice paddy. | ||||||
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| 440．Nogi, Tochigi | ||||||
| ogi (野木町, Nogi-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 25,050 in 10,153 households,[1] and a population density of 830 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 30.26 square kilometres (11.68 sq mi). ogi is located in the flatlands in the far southeast corner of Tochigi Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 441．Shioya, Tochigi | ||||||
| hioya (塩谷町, Shioya-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,906 in 4028 households,[1] and a population density of 62 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 176.06 square kilometres (67.98 sq mi). hioya is located in central Tochigi Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 442．Takanezawa, Tochigi | ||||||
| Takanezawa (高根沢町, Takanezawa-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 29,528 in 12,618 households,[1] and a population density of 420 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 70.87 square kilometres (70,870,000 m2) | ||||||
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| 443．Nasu, Tochigi | ||||||
| asu (那須町, Nasu-machi; Japanese pronunciation: [na(ꜜ).sɯ], locally [na.sɯꜜ][1]) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 24,851 in 10,400 households,[2] and a population density of 67 persons per km2 (174 per sq. mi.). The total area of the town is 372.34 square kilometres (143.76 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 444．Nakagawa, Tochigi | ||||||
| akagawa (那珂川町, Nakagawa-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,824 in 6,028 households,[1] and a population density of 82 persons per km2. Its total area of the town is 192.79 square kilometres (74.44 sq mi). On October 4, 2013, a portion of the town was designated one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan. | ||||||
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| 445．Utsunomiya | ||||||
| Utsunomiya (宇都宮市, Utsunomiya-shi; [ɯt͡sɯnomija] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Tochigi Prefecture in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 July 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 513,584, and a population density of 1,232 persons per square kilometre (3,190/sq mi). The total area of the city is 416.85 km2 (160.95 sq mi).[2] Utsunomiya is famous for its gyoza (pan fried dumplings). There are more than two hundred gyoza restaurants in Utsunomiya.[3] | ||||||
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| 446．Ashikaga, Tochigi | ||||||
| Ashikaga (足利市, Ashikaga-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture of Honshu, Japan. As of 1 June 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 140,036, in 62,123 households[1] and a population density of 788 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 177.76 square kilometres (68.63 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 447．Tochigi (city) | ||||||
| Tochigi (栃木市, Tochigi-shi[a]) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 June 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 151,842 in 66,018 households,[2] and a population density of 458 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 331.50 square kilometres (127.99 sq mi). Because the city escaped war damage during World War II, many historical temples, traditional shops and kura (Japanese traditional storehouses) remain in the city center. The city was awarded the "Utsukushii-machinami Taisho" prize from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2009.[3] | ||||||
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| 448．Sano, Tochigi | ||||||
| ano (佐野市, Sano-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 117,669, in 52,066 households [1] and a population density of 330 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 356.04 square kilometres (137.47 sq mi). The city is known for its outlet mall [ja], Sano Yakuyoke Daishi Temple [ja], and its local variety of ramen, Sano ramen [ja]. More recently, Sano has gained international recognition for being the home of cricket in Japan. | ||||||
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| 449．Kanuma, Tochigi | ||||||
| Kanuma (鹿沼市, Kanuma-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 94,926 in 36,795 households,[1] and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 490.64 km2 (189.44 sq mi). Kanuma is located in the central area of Tochigi Prefecture. The city is located in the northern part of the Kanto region. The western half of the city area is occupied by the Ashio Mountains, and the eastern half, by a diluvial plateau called Kanuma Plateau. The city is bordered by the prefectural capital of Utsunomiya to the east. | ||||||
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| 450．Nikkō | ||||||
| ikkō (日光市, Nikkō-shi; IPA: [ɲikkoꜜːɕi]) is a city in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2 December 2020[update], the city's population was 80,239, in 36,531 households. The population density was 55 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 1,449.83 square kilometres (559.78 sq mi). ikkō is a popular destination for Japanese and international tourists. Attractions include the mausoleum of shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine, and that of his grandson Tokugawa Iemitsu (Iemitsu-byō Taiyū-in), along with Futarasan shrine, which dates to the year 767. There are many famous onsen (hot springs) in the area. Elevations range from 200 to 2,000 meters.[2] | ||||||
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| 451．Oyama, Tochigi | ||||||
| Oyama (小山市, Oyama-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 167,647 in 70,928 households,[1] and a population density of 980 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 171.76 square kilometres (66.32 sq mi). In 2006, Oyama became the second most populous city in Tochigi Prefecture, with the capital Utsunomiya retaining the number one spot. | ||||||
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| 452．Mooka, Tochigi | ||||||
| Mooka (真岡市, Mooka-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 78,720 in 30,203 households,[1] and a population density of 476 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 167.34 square kilometres (64.61 sq mi). Moka is known for the Mooka Railway, which operates steam locomotives.[2] The train line stretches from Shimodate, Ibaraki Prefecture to Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture.[3] The town produces 7,000 tons of strawberries annually.[4] The name of the city is given as "Moka City" per the city's official website;[5] however, the local train station is "Mōka Station",[6] and the direct transliteration of the city name into Hepburn romanization is "Mooka". | ||||||
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| 453．Ōtawara | ||||||
| Ōtawara (大田原市, Ōtawara-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 72,189 in 30,136 households,[2] and a population density of 210 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 354.36 square kilometres (136.82 sq mi). The city's name may also be spelled "Ohtawara" as indicated by the official city website. | ||||||
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| 454．Yaita | ||||||
| Yaita (矢板市, Yaita-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,859 in 13,173 households,[1] and a population density of 67 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 170.46 square kilometres (65.81 sq mi). Yaita is located in north-central Tochigi Prefecture in the foothills of the Nasu region. The area is well watered, with numerous springs and rivers. The city spreads to the southern foot of Mount Takahara. The northern mountains and forest areas include the Tochigi Prefectural Forest, Happo Natural Recreation Forest, and are an important watershed and source of spring water. The southern part of the city is composed of a plain that is the northernmost extension of the Kanto plain. The urban center is about 130 kilometers north of the Tokyo metropolis and 30 kilometers north of the prefectural capital at Utsunomiya. | ||||||
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| 455．Nasushiobara | ||||||
| asushiobara (那須塩原市, Nasushiobara-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 115,794 in 48,437 households,[1] and a population density of 67 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 592.74 square kilometres (228.86 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 456．Sakura, Tochigi | ||||||
| akura (さくら市, Sakura-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [sa(ꜜ).kɯ.ɾa, sa.kɯ.ɾaꜜ.ɕi][1][a]) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 44,712 in 16,882 households,[2] and a population density of 360 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 125.63 square kilometres (48.51 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 457．Nasukarasuyama | ||||||
| asukarasuyama (那須烏山市, Nasukarasuyama-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 25,783 in 10,509 households,[1] and a population density of 150 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 174.35 square kilometres (67.32 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 458．Shimotsuke, Tochigi | ||||||
| himotsuke (下野市, Shimotsuke-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɕi.moꜜ.tsɯ̥.ke, ɕi.mo.tsɯ̥.keꜜ.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 60,274 in 24,654 households,[2] and a population density of 810 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 74.59 square kilometres (28.80 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 459．Kaminokawa, Tochigi | ||||||
| Kaminokawa (上三川町, Kaminokawa-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 31,243 in 12,061 households,[1] and a population density of 570 persons per km². The total area of the town is 54.39 square kilometres (21.00 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 460．Mashiko, Tochigi | ||||||
| Mashiko (益子町, Mashiko-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 21,841 in 7914 households,[1] and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 89.40 square kilometres (34.52 sq mi). Mashiko is known for its pottery, called Mashiko ware (益子焼). | ||||||
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| 461．Motegi, Tochigi | ||||||
| Motegi (茂木町, Motegi-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,777 in 4503 households,[1] and a population density of 68 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 172.69 square kilometres (66.68 sq mi). Motegi is located on the far eastern border of Tochigi Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 462．Maebashi | ||||||
| Maebashi (前橋市, Maebashi-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ma.eꜜ.ba.ɕi, maꜜ.e-, ma.e.ba.ɕiꜜ.ɕi], locally [ma.e.ba.ɕi][2]) is the capital city of Gunma Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan.[3] As of 31 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 335,352 in 151,171 households,[4] and a population density of 1100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 311.59 km2 (120.31 sq mi). It was the most populous city within Gunma Prefecture until Takasaki merged with nearby towns between 2006 and 2009.[5] Maebashi is known to be the "City of Water, Greenery and Poets" because of its pure waters, its rich nature and because it gave birth to several Japanese contemporary poets, such as Sakutarō Hagiwara.[6] | ||||||
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| 463．Takasaki | ||||||
| Takasaki (高崎市, Takasaki-shi; [takasakiɕi]) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 372,369 in 167,345 households,[1] and a population density of 810 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 459.16 square kilometres (177.28 sq mi). Takasaki is famous as the hometown of the Daruma doll, theoretically representing the Buddhist sage Bodhidharma and in modern practice a symbol of good luck. Takasaki has been the largest city in Gunma Prefecture since 1990 after overtaking Maebashi. | ||||||
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| 464．Kiryū, Gunma | ||||||
| Kiryū (桐生市, Kiryū-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 108,991 in 49,745 households,[1] and a population density of 400 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 274.45 square kilometres (105.97 sq mi). Kiryū is in the southeast part of Gunma, in the northern Kantō Plain near the Tochigi border. It is located approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) northwest of Tokyo. The city is also not far from Mount Akagi, a large but dormant volcano. The city consists of two separate geographic areas, with the city of Midori sandwiched in between. Situated at the foot of Mount Akagi, the city boasts one of the most beautiful settings in the Kantō region. Two rivers, the Kiryū and the Watarase River, run through the heart of the city and it is likewise surrounded by picturesque mountains to the north. Umeda, a district on the north side of the city, is well known for its cedar trees, while red pines are also common in other areas. | ||||||
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| 465．Isesaki | ||||||
| Isesaki (伊勢崎市, Isesaki-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 213,303 in 91,789 households,[1] and a population density of 1500 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 139.44 square kilometres (53.84 sq mi). Isesaki is located in the northwestern part of the Kantō Plain of southern Gunma Prefecture. It is adjacent to Saitama Prefecture across the Tone River, which runs through the southern part of the city. The distance to the center of the city is about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Maebashi City, the prefectural capital of Gunma, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Takasaki, and about 95 kilometres (59 mi) from central Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 466．Ōta, Gunma | ||||||
| Ōta (太田市, Ōta-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 224,358 in 109,541 households,[1] and a population density of 1300 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 60.97 square kilometres (23.54 sq mi). Ōta is located in the extreme southeastern portion of Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kantō Plains, bordered by Tochigi Prefecture to the east and Saitama Prefecture to the south. The city is located 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Tokyo between the Tone and Watarase rivers.[2] It is located about 80 kilometers northwest of central Tokyo, about 30 kilometers east of the prefectural capital at Maebashi, about 40 kilometers east of Takasaki.The elevation of the city ranges from 30–40 meters in lowland in the south, southwest, northeast, and east, to 40–70 meters in the northwest. | ||||||
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| 467．Numata, Gunma | ||||||
| umata (沼田市, Numata-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 46,908 in 20,589 households,[1] and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 443.46 square kilometres (171.22 sq mi), making it the largest city in terms of area within Gunma Prefecture. (The neighboring town of Minakami is the largest municipality in terms of area within Gunma.) | ||||||
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| 468．Tatebayashi, Gunma | ||||||
| Tatebayashi (館林市, Tatebayashi-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 74,027 in 34,486 households,[1] and a population density of 1200 people per km². The total area of the city is 60.97 square kilometres (23.54 sq mi). Tatebayashi is famous for Azalea Hill Park and Bunbuku Chagama of Morin-ji temple. | ||||||
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| 469．Shibukawa, Gunma | ||||||
| hibukawa (渋川市, Shibukawa-shi) is a city in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 76,098 in 32,439 households,[1] and a population density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre (830/sq mi). The total area of the city is 240.27 square kilometres (92.77 sq mi). Shibukawa is the location of Ikaho Onsen, a popular hot spring resort. | ||||||
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| 470．Fujioka, Gunma | ||||||
| Fujioka (藤岡市, Fujioka-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 64,539 in 27,616 households,[1] and a population density of 360/km2 (930/sq mi). The total area of the city is 180.29 km2 (69.61 sq mi). Fujioka is located on the southern border of Gunma Prefecture, bordered by Saitama Prefecture to the south. | ||||||
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| 471．Tomioka, Gunma | ||||||
| Tomioka (富岡市, Tomioka-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 57,013 in 20,367 households,[1] and a population density of 390 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 122.85 square kilometres (47.43 sq mi). It is the location of the Tomioka Silk Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. | ||||||
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| 472．Annaka, Gunma | ||||||
| Annaka (安中市, Annaka-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 47,911 in 24,749 households,[1] and a population density of 210 persons per square kilometre. The total area of the city is 276.31 km2 (106.68 sq mi). Annaka is located in the southwestern portion of Gunma Prefecture at the very northernmost point of the Kantō Plain, bordered by Nagano Prefecture to the west. The Usui Pass connects Annaka with neighboring Karuizawa, Nagano. | ||||||
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| 473．Midori, Gunma | ||||||
| Midori (みどり市, Midori-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 50,266 in 21,028 households,[1] and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 208.42 square kilometres (80.47 sq mi). Midori is located in eastern Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kantō Plains. The city is shaped like an inverse triangle, bordered by Tochigi Prefecture to the north, and by the city of Kiryū to the east and west. The Watarase River runs through parts of Midori City. | ||||||
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| 474．Shintō, Gunma | ||||||
| hintō (榛東村, Shintō-mura) is a village located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 15,653 in 5,942 households,[1] and a population density of 520 persons per km². The total area of the village is 27.92 square kilometres (10.78 sq mi). Located in central Gunma, Shintō sits between the slopes of Mount Haruna and the Tone River region. | ||||||
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| 475．Yoshioka, Gunma | ||||||
| Yoshioka (吉岡町, Yoshioka-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 21,749 in 8,311 households,[1] and a population density of 1100 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 20.46 square kilometres (7.90 sq mi). Located in central Gunma, Yoshioka sits between the southeastern slopes of Mount Haruna and the Tone River region. The western half of the town has an elevation between 200 and 900 meters, while the eastern half is mostly flat, with an elevation between 100 and 200 meters. | ||||||
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| 476．Ueno, Gunma | ||||||
| Ueno (上野村, Ueno-mura) is a village located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,149 in 571 households,[1] and a population density of 6.3 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 181.85 square kilometres (70.21 sq mi). The village has the lowest population density of any municipality in Japan. | ||||||
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| 477．Kanna, Gunma | ||||||
| Kanna (神流町, Kanna-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 1,645 and a population density of 14.35 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 114.6 square kilometres (44.2 sq mi). A footprint of Japan's first dinosaurs was discovered in former Nakasato village, now part of Kanna. | ||||||
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| 478．Shimonita, Gunma | ||||||
| himonita (下仁田町, Shimonita-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,058 in 3,292 households,[1] and a population density of 37 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 188.38 square kilometres (72.73 sq mi). Shimonita is famous for its konjac and Welsh onion. | ||||||
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| 479．Nanmoku, Gunma | ||||||
| anmoku (南牧村, Nanmoku-mura) is a village located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,746 in 971 households,[1] and a population density of 15 persons per km². The total area of the village is 118.83 square kilometres (45.88 sq mi). anmoku, like many rural areas in Japan, has witnessed significant population decline since the mid-20th century. As of 2023, 67.5% of the population was over age 65 and the median age was 68.4, making Nanmoku the grayest village in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 480．Kanra, Gunma | ||||||
| Kanra (甘楽町, Kanra-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 21,749 in 8311 households,[1] and a population density of 220 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 58.61 square kilometres (22.63 sq mi). Kanra is located in the southwestern portion of Gunma Prefecture on the south bank of the Kabura River. | ||||||
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| 481．Nakanojō, Gunma | ||||||
| akanojō (中之条町, Nakanojō-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,571 in 6,737 households,[1] and a population density of 35 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 439.28 square kilometres (169.61 sq mi). Located in the northwestern portion of Gunma Prefecture, Nakanojō is surrounded by high peaks of over 1000 m in height, with the Agatsuma River passing through the center of town from west to east. The town has a mean elevation of 400 meters above sea level. The town's area is 83% mountains and forests (197 km2). | ||||||
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| 482．Naganohara | ||||||
| aganohara (長野原町, Naganohara-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,495 in 5630 households,[1] and a population density of 41 persons per km². The total area of the town is 133.85 square kilometres (51.68 sq mi). The controversial Yamba Dam project is located within Naganohara.[2] | ||||||
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| 483．Tsumagoi | ||||||
| Tsumagoi (嬬恋村, Tsumagoi-mura) is a village located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 9,546 in 3,999 households,[1] and a population density of 28 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 337.51 square kilometres (130.31 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 484．Kusatsu, Gunma | ||||||
| Kusatsu (草津町, Kusatsu-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. In September 2020, the town had a population of 6,255, in 3,407 households,[1] and a population density of 130 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 249.75 square kilometres (96.43 sq mi). Kusatsu is one of the most famous hot springs resorts in Japan. | ||||||
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| 485．Takayama, Gunma | ||||||
| Takayama (高山村, Takayama-mura) is a village located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 6,889 in 2449 households,[1] and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 64.18 square kilometres (24.78 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 486．Higashiagatsuma, Gunma | ||||||
| Higashiagatsuma (東吾妻町, Higashiagatsuma-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,349 in 2467 households,[1] and a population density of 53 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 253.91 square kilometres (98.04 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 487．Katashina, Gunma | ||||||
| Katashina (片品村, Katashina-mura) is a village located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,314 in 1694 households,[1] and a population density of 11 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 391.76 square kilometres (151.26 sq mi). m2. Much of the village is within the borders of Oze National Park. | ||||||
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| 488．Kawaba, Gunma | ||||||
| Kawaba (川場村, Kawaba-mura) is a village located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,241 in 1127 households,[1] and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area of the village is 85.25 square kilometres (32.92 sq mi). Located in north-central Gunma, Kawaba is in a mountainous area. Approximately 83% of its area is covered by forests, and five rivers (the Tashiro, Sakura, Tazawa, Usune, and the Mizomata) flow through the village. Kawaba, meaning "the place of the rivers" is thought to be named after its many streams. | ||||||
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| 489．Shōwa, Gunma | ||||||
| hōwa (昭和村, Shōwa-mura) is a village located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 7,228 in 2751 households,[1] and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 64.14 square kilometres (24.76 sq mi). Located in central Gunma, Shōwa is on the northwestern slopes of Mt. Akagi, it is surrounded on the north, east, and west by the city of Numata and borders Shibukawa to the south. The Katashina River and the Tone River flow through the village. | ||||||
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| 490．Minakami, Gunma | ||||||
| Minakami (みなかみ町, Minakami-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,383 in 7938 households,[1] and a population density of 24 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 781.08 square kilometres (301.58 sq mi). Much of the town is within the borders of Jōshin'etsu-kōgen National Park. | ||||||
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| 491．Tamamura | ||||||
| Tamamura (玉村町, Tamamura-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 36,367 in 15685 households,[1] and a population density of 1440 persons per km². The total area of the town is 25.78 square kilometres (9.95 sq mi). Tamamura is located in southern Gunma prefecture in the northern extremity of the Kantō plains, bordering Saitama Prefecture to the south. The Tama River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 492．Itakura, Gunma | ||||||
| Itakura (板倉町, Itakura-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,323 in 5717 households[1] and a population density of 340 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 41.86 square kilometres (16.16 sq mi). Itakura's animal mascot is the catfish. It is represented in a bronze statue at Raiden Shrine, as a mikoshi in Itakura's summer festival, and also is emblazoned on the town's manhole covers. Itakura is one of the few places in Japan where catfish dishes are a local delicacy. | ||||||
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| 493．Meiwa, Gunma | ||||||
| Meiwa (明和町, Meiwa-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 11154 in 4303 households,[1] and a population density of 570 persons per km². The total area of the town is 19.64 square kilometres (7.58 sq mi). Meiwa is located in the northern Kantō Plains in the extreme southern corner Gunma prefecture, bordered by Saitama Prefecture to the south. It is 11 km (7 mi) long from east to west and 3 km (2 mi) long from north to south. The Tone River passes through the town. Located only 60 kilometres (37 mi) from metropolitan Tokyo, many of its residents commute to Tokyo for work or schooling. | ||||||
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| 494．Chiyoda, Gunma | ||||||
| Chiyoda (千代田町, Chiyoda-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,221 in 4502 households,[1] and a population density of 520 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 21.73 square kilometres (8.39 sq mi). Chiyoda is located in the extreme southern corner Gunma prefecture, bordered by Saitama Prefecture to the south. | ||||||
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| 495．Ōizumi, Gunma | ||||||
| Ōizumi (大泉町, Ōizumi-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 41,918 in 19,773 households,[1] and a population density of 2300 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 18.03 km2 (6.96 sq mi). Approximately 20 percent of the total population are foreign citizens, mostly Japanese Brazilians, who work at many factories in the town. Since 1990, Japanese descendants from foreign countries have been permitted to stay in Japan freely. It is estimated that 15 percent of the population speak Portuguese as their native language,[2] and as of 2007, Ōizumi has the highest concentration of Brazilians of any city in Japan.[3] More recently, Nepalese and other Asians have begun settling in the town.[4] | ||||||
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| 496．Ōra, Gunma | ||||||
| Ōra (邑楽町, Ōra-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 26,267 in 10,382 households,[1] and a population density of 840 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 31.11 square kilometres (12.01 sq mi). Ōra is located in the extreme southern corner Gunma prefecture, bordered by Tochigi Prefecture to the north. | ||||||
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| 497．Saitama (city) | ||||||
| aitama (さいたま市, Saitama-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜi.ta.ma, sai.ta.maꜜ.ɕi][1]) is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. As of 1 February 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 1,324,854, and a population density of 6,093 people per km2 (15,781 people per sq mi). Its total area is 217.43 square kilometres (83.95 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 498．Kawagoe, Saitama | ||||||
| Kawagoe (川越市, Kawagoe-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 353,214 in 162,210 households and a population density of 3200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 109.13 square kilometres (42.14 sq mi). The city is known locally as "Little Edo" (小江戸, Koedo) after the old name for Tokyo, due to its many historic buildings.[2] | ||||||
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| 499．Kumagaya | ||||||
| Kumagaya (熊谷市, Kumagaya-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 195,277 in 87,827 households and a population density of 1200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 159.82 square kilometres (61.71 sq mi). Kumagaya is one of the largest cities in northern Saitama Prefecture. About two-thirds of the city area is located between the Tone River and the Arakawa River alluvial fan, approximately 60 km from central Tokyo and 45 km from the prefectural capital at Saitama City. The highest point in the city is Mikajiri Kannon, which is located on the Kushibiki plateau at an altitude of 83.3 meters. The city is known for its abundant and high quality ground water. | ||||||
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| 500．Kawaguchi, Saitama | ||||||
| Kawaguchi (川口市, Kawaguchi-shi[b]) is a city located in southeastern Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 595,011 in 293,582 households and a population density of 9605 persons per km².[2] The total area of the city is 61.95 square kilometres (23.92 sq mi). It is the Greater Tokyo Area's 8th most populated city (after passing Hachioji), and second largest in Saitama Prefecture, after eponymous Saitama. | ||||||
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| 501．Gyōda | ||||||
| Gyōda (行田市, Gyōda-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 80,236 in 40,482 households and a population density of 1200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 67.49 square kilometres (26.06 sq mi). Gyōda is located in north-central Saitama Prefecture, with the Tone River separating it from Gunma Prefecture. The entire city is located on the alluvial plain of the Tone River and the Arakawa River. The altitude is 19.7 meters above sea level (Gyoda City Hall), and the city as a whole is around 20 meters above sea level. The highest point is 36 meters above sea level (in Saitama Kofun Park). | ||||||
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| 502．Chichibu, Saitama | ||||||
| Chichibu (Japanese: 秩父市, Hepburn: Chichibu-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 61,159 in 26,380 households and a population density of 110 inhabitants per square kilometre (280/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city is 577.83 square kilometres (223.10 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 503．Tokorozawa, Saitama | ||||||
| Tokorozawa (所沢市, Tokorozawa-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 343,298 in 168,939 households and a population density of 4761 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 72.11 square kilometres (27.84 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 504．Hannō | ||||||
| Hannō (飯能市, Hannō-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 79,123 in 35,440 households and a population density of 410 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 193.05 square kilometres (74.54 sq mi). Hannō is located on the southern border of Saitama Prefecture, bordered by Tokyo to the south and Chichibu to the west. Both the Iruma River and the Koma River flow through the city. Hannō is mainly made up of urban and suburban areas, surrounded by mountains and rivers. | ||||||
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| 505．Kazo, Saitama | ||||||
| Kazo (加須市, Kazo-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 112,792 in 48,213 households and a population density of 850 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 133.30 square kilometres (51.47 sq mi). The city is noted for is known throughout Japan for the creation of koinobori (carp kites), baseballs, kendo equipment, and Kazo-udon noodles. | ||||||
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| 506．Honjō, Saitama | ||||||
| Honjō (本庄市, Honjō-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 77,900 in 35,026 households and a population density of 870 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 89.69 square kilometres (34.63 sq mi). Honjō is located on the northwestern border of Saitama Prefecture, bordered by the upper reaches of the Tone River to the north. | ||||||
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| 507．Higashimatsuyama, Saitama | ||||||
| Higashimatsuyama (東松山市, Higashimatsuyama-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 90,456 in 41,124 households and a population density of 1400 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 65.33 km2 (25.22 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 508．Kasukabe, Saitama | ||||||
| Kasukabe (春日部市, Kasukabe-shi) is a special city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 233,278 in 108,328 households and a population density of 3,500 inhabitants per square kilometre (9,100/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city is 66.00 square kilometres (25.48 sq mi). Kasukabe is famous for the production of kiri-tansu (桐箪笥), traditional tansu dressers made from paulownia wood. The cultural and economic value of the paulownia is reflected in its designation as the official town tree. | ||||||
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| 509．Sayama | ||||||
| ayama (狭山市, Sayama-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 149,826 in 69,859 households and a population density of 3100 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 45.51 square kilometres (17.57 sq mi). ayama is located in south-central Saitama Prefecture, on the alluvial lowland of the Iruma River, which flows through the city towards the northeast (toward Kawagoe) . The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Iruma Air Base is located in the south of the city hall, 90% of which is in Sayama city area (and only 10% in Iruma city area). | ||||||
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| 510．Hanyū, Saitama | ||||||
| Hanyū (羽生市, Hanyū-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 54,304 in 23,487 households and a population density of 930 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 58.64 square kilometres (22.64 sq mi). Hanyū is located in the most northern part of Saitama Prefecture, with the Tone River on its northern border. Before the river was redirected to its current course to control flooding, it used to flow through the city. This river was used as a major shipping route for locally produced textiles and goods from further up river. Hanyū flourished as a stopping point on the long ride toward Tokyo. Today only an irrigation channel remains in the approximate location of the original river path. | ||||||
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| 511．Kōnosu | ||||||
| Kōnosu (鴻巣市, Kōnosu-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 117,995 in 50,801 households and a population density of 1700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 67.44 square kilometres (26.04 square miles). | ||||||
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| 512．Fukaya, Saitama | ||||||
| Fukaya (深谷市, Fukaya-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 229,517 in 142,803 households in 60804 households and a population density of 1023 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 138.37 square kilometres (53.42 sq mi). It is famous for a variety of welsh onions or Fukaya-negi (深谷ネギ). | ||||||
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| 513．Ageo | ||||||
| Ageo (上尾市, Ageo-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of February 1, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 230,041 in 107,555 households and a population density of 5100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 45.51 square kilometres (17.57 sq mi). Ageo is located in the Kanto Plain, slightly east of the center of Saitama Prefecture, and there are no mountains in the city. The city is roughly 10.48 km east–west and 9.32 km north–south. It partially touches the left bank of the Arakawa River.The Kamo River and Shiba River flow through the city. The Ayase River forms the boundary to the east and the Egara, a tributary of the Arakawa River forms the northwest boundary. | ||||||
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| 514．Sōka | ||||||
| ōka (草加市, Sōka-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 249,645 in 118,129 households and a population density of 9100 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 27.46 square kilometres (10.60 sq mi). ōka is situated in the southeast corner of Saitama Prefecture approximately 30 kilometers away from downtown Tokyo. It is surrounded to the east by the cities of Yashio, Misato and Yoshikawa, and to the west by Kawaguchi. To the north is Koshigaya and to the south Adachi Ward of Metropolitan Tokyo.The city is in the center of the Kanto Plain and is mostly lowland with an elevation of only three meters above sea level. The Ayase River flows through the city, which was subject to frequent flooding despite various flood control measures taken since the Edo Period. | ||||||
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| 515．Koshigaya | ||||||
| Koshigaya (越谷市, Koshigaya-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 345,353 in 158,022 households and a population density of 5700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 60.24 square kilometres (23.26 sq mi). It is famous for producing daruma dolls. | ||||||
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| 516．Warabi, Saitama | ||||||
| arabi (蕨市, Warabi-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 75,614 in 41,025 households and a population density of 15,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 5.11 square kilometres (1.97 sq mi). Warabi has the smallest area of any municipality in Japan, and highest population density outside of the special wards of Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 517．Toda, Saitama | ||||||
| Toda (戸田市, Toda-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 142,715 in 70,998 households and a population density of 7,841 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 18.19 square kilometres (7.02 sq mi). Toda is located in the flat lowlands of far southeastern Saitama Prefecture, separated from Tokyo by the Arakawa River. The Sasame River also flows through the city before joining the Arakawa. | ||||||
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| 518．Iruma, Saitama | ||||||
| Iruma (入間市, Iruma-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 147,166 in 66,516 households and a population density of 3,300 inhabitants per square kilometre (8,500/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city is 44.69 square kilometres (17.25 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 519．Hatogaya, Saitama | ||||||
| Hatogaya (鳩ヶ谷市, Hatogaya-shi) was a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 61,781, with 26,902 households, and a population density of 9,932.64 per km2. The total area was 6.22 km2, the second smallest among all cities in Japan.[1] The city was founded on March 1, 1967. | ||||||
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| 520．Asaka, Saitama | ||||||
| Asaka (朝霞市, Asaka-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 143,195 and a population density of 7800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 18.34 square kilometres (7.08 sq mi). Located in far southern Saitama Prefecture, Asaka in the center of the Musashino Terrace on the central reaches of the Arakawa River, which runs along the city border with Saitama in the northeastern part of the city, | ||||||
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| 521．Shiki, Saitama | ||||||
| hiki (志木市, Shiki-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 76,445 in 35,407 households and a population density of 8400 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 9.05 square kilometres (3.49 sq mi). Located in southern Saitama Prefecture on the eastern bank of the Arakawa River, Shiki is within easy commuting distance from downtown Tokyo. The Shingashi River and Yanase River flow through the city, and the two rivers merge in the city. The city can be divided into three parts: the Arakawa lowland between the Arakawa and Shingashi rivers, the Musashino plateau including the area around the station, and the Yanase river lowland formed by the Yanase river eroding the Musashino plateau. The Arakawa lowland is about five meters above sea level, and the Musashino plateau is 10 to 20 meters above sea level. | ||||||
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| 522．Wakō, Saitama | ||||||
| akō (和光市, Wakō-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 84,161 in 42,434 households and a population density of 7600 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 11.04 square kilometres (4.26 sq mi). akō is located on the southern border of Saitama Prefecture, bordering Nerima Ward and Itabashi Ward in Tokyo. Topographically, it is located on the Musashino Terrace, with the Shirako River flowing along the border with Itabashi Ward, Tokyo on the east side of the city, and the Arakawa and Shingashi Rivers at the northern end of the city. | ||||||
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| 523．Niiza, Saitama | ||||||
| iiza (新座市, Niiza-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 166,208 in 76,639 households and a population density of 7300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 22.78 square kilometres (8.80 sq mi). iiza is located at the southernmost tip of Saitama Prefecture, and is essentially a suburb of the Tokyo conurbation. The entire city is located on the Musashino Plateau, with the Yanase River running through the western part of the city, and the Kurome River running through the eastern part of the city.Niiza includes the southernmost point of Saitama Prefecture, which faces Nishitōkyō of Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 524．Okegawa, Saitama | ||||||
| Okegawa (桶川市, Okegawa-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 75,218 in 33,119 households and a population density of 3000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 25.35 square kilometres (9.79 sq mi). Okegawa is located in east-central Saitama Prefecture, most of the city area is on the Omiya plateau. The highest point is 25 meters above sea level in the northwest. The Arakawa River flows through the city. The Motoara River flows on the east side of the city, on the border with Kuki. | ||||||
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| 525．Kuki, Saitama | ||||||
| Kuki (久喜市, Kuki-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 152,569 in 67,339 households and a population density of 1900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 82.41 square kilometres (31.82 sq mi). Kuki is located in northeastern Saitama Prefecture, approximately 50 kilometers from downtown Tokyo in the alluvial plains of the Tone River. | ||||||
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| 526．Kitamoto, Saitama | ||||||
| Kitamoto (北本市, Kitamoto-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 66,022 and a population density of 3300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 19.82 square kilometres (7.65 sq mi). In east-central Saitama Prefecture, Kitamoto is on the central reaches of the Arakawa River, and is within commuting distance of downtown Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 527．Yashio, Saitama | ||||||
| Yashio (八潮市, Yashio-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 92,512 in 44,288 households and a population density of 5100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 18.02 square kilometres (6.96 sq mi). Located in far southeastern Saitama Prefecture at an elevation of only three meters above sea level, Yashio is on the central reaches of the Naka River, and is approximately 20 kilometers from downtown Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 528．Fujimi, Saitama | ||||||
| Fujimi (富士見市, Fujimi-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 112,211 in 53,051 households and a population density of 5700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 19.77 square kilometres (7.63 sq mi). Located in southwestern Saitama Prefecture, Fujimi is in the middle of the Kantō plain with an average altitude of 8 to 21 meters above sea level. It is approximately 10 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Saitama and 30 kilometers from downtown Tokyo. The northeastern half of the city area is a lowland with the Arakawa and Shingashi Rivers, and the southwestern half part of the Musashino Plateau. The urban area is primarily in the southwest. The city has approximate dimensions of 7.0 kilometers from east-to-west and 6.8 kilometers from north-to-south. | ||||||
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| 529．Misato, Saitama (city) | ||||||
| Misato (三郷市, Misato-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 142,835 in 65,950 households and a population density of 4700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 30.13 square kilometres (11.63 sq mi). Misato is located in the extreme southeastern corner Saitama Prefecture. The Edogawa River runs along the eastern border of the city, the Naka River runs along the western border, and the Oba River runs through the central part of the city. Located in the middle of the Kantō Plain, the land is generally flat, with the highest point being about 8 meters above sea level. The city is approximately 20 kilometers from downtown Tokyo.[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 530．Hasuda, Saitama | ||||||
| Hasuda (蓮田市, Hasuda-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 61,337 in 28,406 households and a population density of 2248 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 27.28 square kilometres (10.53 sq mi). Located in east-central Saitama Prefecture, Hasuda is directly north of the prefectural capital of Saitama City. It consists of the Hasuda Plateau in the center of the city, which is part of the Omiya Plateau, the Shiraoka (Kurohama) Plateau in the east, with Motoara River in between, and the lowlands around the Ayase River that runs west and south. | ||||||
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| 531．Sakado, Saitama | ||||||
| akado (坂戸市, Sakado-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 100,612 in 46,735 households and a population density of 2500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 41.02 square kilometres (15.84 sq mi). akado is located in the geographic center of Saitama Prefecture, about 40 kilometers from downtown Tokyo. The terrain is generally flat. The Koma River flows from the southwest to the northeast of the city. | ||||||
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| 532．Satte, Saitama | ||||||
| atte (幸手市, Satte-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 50,256 in 22,853 households and a population density of 1,500 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,900/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city is 33.93 square kilometres (13.10 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 533．Tsurugashima, Saitama | ||||||
| Tsurugashima (鶴ヶ島市, Tsurugashima-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. On January 1, 2021, the city had an estimated population of 69,937 in 31,890 households and a population density of 4,000 per square kilometre (10,000/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city is 17.65 square kilometres (6.81 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 534．Hidaka, Saitama | ||||||
| Hidaka (日高市, Hidaka-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [çiꜜ.da.ka, çi.da.kaꜜ.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 55,294 in 24,328 households and a population density of 1200 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 47.48 square kilometres (18.33 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 535．Yoshikawa, Saitama | ||||||
| Yoshikawa (吉川市, Yoshikawa-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 73,262 in 31,031 households and a population density of 2300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 31.66 square kilometres (12.22 sq mi). Located in far southeastern Saitama Prefecture, Yoshikawa is on the central reaches of the Edo River and the Naka River, and is approximately 20 kilometers from downtown Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 536．Fujimino, Saitama | ||||||
| Fujimino (ふじみ野市, Fujimino-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 114,566 in 53,053 households and a population density of 7800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 14.64 square kilometres (5.65 sq mi). Fujimino is located in southern Saitama, in flat land on the northern edge of the Musashino Terrace. It is located approximately 30 kilometers from downtown Tokyo. The Shingashi River, which was a waterway for boat transportation connecting Kawagoe and Tokyo until early modern times, runs along the northern city border. The city measures approximately 7.5 kilometers from east-to-west by 6.0 kilometers from north-to-south. | ||||||
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| 537．Ina, Saitama | ||||||
| Ina (伊奈町, Ina-machi) is a town in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 44,928 in 18,907 households and a population density of 3000 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 30.03 square kilometres (11.59 sq mi). Located in central-east Saitama Prefecture, Ina is in the flatlands of the Kantō plains.The Ayase River runs along the eastern border, and the Haraichi Numa River runs along the western border. About 60% of the town area is located on the Omiya plateau, and the rest is the alluvial plain. The highest point in the town area is 19 meters above sea level. | ||||||
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| 538．Miyoshi, Saitama | ||||||
| Miyoshi (三芳町, Miyoshi-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 38,101 in 16,692 households and a population density of 2500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 15.33 square kilometres (5.92 sq mi). Miyoshi is located in south-central Saitama Prefecture.[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 539．Moroyama, Saitama | ||||||
| Moroyama (毛呂山町, Moroyama-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 33,178 in 15,888 households and a population density of 970 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 34.07 square kilometres (13.15 sq mi). Located in central Saitama Prefecture, Moroyama is approximately 50 kilometers from downtown Tokyo. The town straddles the Hachioji Tectonic Line where the Chichibu Mountains and the Kanto Plain meet, with gentle mountains in the west with an elevation of about 300–400 meters above sea level. From the central part to the eastern part, the town consists of flat land with an elevation of about 60 meters above sea level. Approximately 40 percent of the town area is forest and mountains, with a portion within the borders of the Kuroyama Prefectural Nature Park. | ||||||
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| 540．Ogose, Saitama | ||||||
| Ogose (越生町, Ogose-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,352 in 5038 households and a population density of 280 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 40.39 square kilometres (15.59 sq mi). The town is famous for its Prunus mume orchards. | ||||||
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| 541．Namegawa, Saitama | ||||||
| amegawa (滑川町, Namegawa-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 19,594 in 8029 households and a population density of 660 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 29.68 square kilometres (11.46 sq mi). amegawa is located in a hilly region of central Saitama Prefecture, approximately 60 kilometers from central Tokyo. The city measures 7.2 kilometers from north-to-south by 4.8 kilometers from east-to-west, and consists of a mixture of plateaus and hills, with an elevation of 30 to 130 meters above sea level. The Wada River runs near the border with Kumagaya at the northern end of the town, the Ichino River runs in the southern part of the town, and Namegawa (after which the town is named) runs almost through the center. | ||||||
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| 542．Ranzan, Saitama | ||||||
| Ranzan (嵐山町, Ranzan-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 17,755 in 8150 households and a population density of 590 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 29.92 square kilometres (11.55 sq mi). Ranzan is located in central Saitama Prefecture. The Higashimatsuyama Plateau extends to the central and northern parts of the town/ | ||||||
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| 543．Ogawa, Saitama | ||||||
| Ogawa (小川町, Ogawa-machi) is a town in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 28,971 in 12,989 households and a population density of 480 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 60.36 square kilometres (23.31 sq mi). Ogawa is in central Saitama Prefecture in the Ogawa basin and is surrounded by the Sotochichibu Mountains. Surrounding municipalities are Ranzan, Tokigawa, Yorii and Higashichichibu, all in Saitama Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 544．Kawajima, Saitama | ||||||
| Kawajima (川島町, Kawajima-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 19,653 in 8105 households and a population density of 470 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 41.63 square kilometres (16.07 sq mi). Kawajima is located in the Arakawa River drainage basis in central Saitama Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 545．Yoshimi, Saitama | ||||||
| Yoshimi (吉見町, Yoshimi-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,594 in 7800 households and a population density of 480 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 38.64 square kilometres (14.92 sq mi). Located in central Saitama Prefecture on the lowlands of the upper Arakawa River, Yoshimi is noted for its strawberry production. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Saitama Prefectural Hiki Hills Nature Park. | ||||||
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| 546．Hatoyama, Saitama | ||||||
| Hatoyama (鳩山町, Hatoyama-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,414 in 6006 households and a population density of 520 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 25.73 square kilometres (9.93 sq mi). The JAXA Earth Observation Center is located in Hatoyama. | ||||||
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| 547．Tokigawa, Saitama | ||||||
| Tokigawa (ときがわ町, Tokigawa-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,880 in 4750 households and a population density of 190 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 55.90 square kilometres (21.58 sq mi). Tokigawa is located in central Saitama Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 548．Yokoze, Saitama | ||||||
| Yokoze (横瀬町, Yokoze-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,106 in 3347 households and a population density of 172 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 49.26 square kilometres (19.02 sq mi). Located in western Saitama Prefecture to the north of Mount Bukō, Yokoze is in the southeast portion of the Chichibu Plains. It is only 1.5 kilometers from the center of the city of Chichibu. Most of the town is mountainous with some flat land in the Yokose River basin that runs northwest of the town, where the main population concentration and town hall are located. | ||||||
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| 549．Minano, Saitama | ||||||
| Minano (皆野町, Minano-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,497 in 3994 households and a population density of 150 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 63.74 square kilometres (24.61 sq mi). Located in western Saitama Prefecture, Minano is on the upper reaches of the Arakawa River. | ||||||
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| 550．Nagatoro, Saitama | ||||||
| agatoro (長瀞町, Nagatoro-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,838 in 2894 households and a population density of 220 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 30.43 square kilometres (11.75 sq mi). The Nagatoro River is well known for its rapids and whitewater rafting and boating, and the entire town is designated as a prefectural nature park and preserve. | ||||||
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| 551．Ogano, Saitama | ||||||
| Ogano (小鹿野町, Ogano-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,192 in 4657 households and a population density of 65 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 171.26 square kilometres (66.12 sq mi). Parts of the town are within the borders of the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park. | ||||||
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| 552．Higashichichibu, Saitama | ||||||
| Higashichichibu (東秩父村, Higashichichibu-mura) is a village located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,701 in 1083 households and a population density of 65 persons per km2.[1] As of 1 February 2016[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,903, and a population density of 78.3 persons per km2. Its total area is 37.06 square kilometres (14.31 sq mi). The area has historically been associated with washi (traditional Japanese paper). | ||||||
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| 553．Misato, Saitama (town) | ||||||
| Misato (美里町, Misato-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,097 in 4494 households and a population density of 330 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 33.41 square kilometres (12.90 sq mi). Located in western Saitama Prefecture, Misato is on the central reaches of the Arakawa River and is approximately 70 kilometers from downtown Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 554．Kamikawa, Saitama | ||||||
| Kamikawa (神川町, Kamikawa-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,369 in 5774 households and a population density of 280 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 47.40 square kilometres (18.30 sq mi). Kamikawa is located on the extreme western border of Saitama Prefecture, separated from Gunma Prefecture by the Kanna River, and isolated from the remainder of Saitama by the Chichibu Mountains. | ||||||
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| 555．Kamisato, Saitama | ||||||
| Kamisato (上里町, Kamisato-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 30,836 in 13,055 households and a population density of 1100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 29.18 square kilometres (11.27 sq mi). Kamisato is located on the extreme northwestern border of Saitama Prefecture, separated from Gunma Prefecture by the Kanna River, and isolated from the remainder of Saitama by the Chichibu Mountains. | ||||||
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| 556．Yorii, Saitama | ||||||
| Yorii (寄居町, Yorii-machi) is a town in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 32,851 in 14,689 households and a population density of 510 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 64.25 square kilometres (24.81 sq mi). Located in northwestern Saitama Prefecture, Yorii is on the central reaches of the Arakawa River, just downstream of Nagatoro, and is approximately 70 kilometers from downtown Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 557．Miyashiro, Saitama | ||||||
| Miyashiro (宮代町, Miyashiro-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 33,823 in 15,234 households and a population density of 2100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 15.95 square kilometres (6.16 sq mi). Miyashiro is located in central-west Saitama Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 558．Shiraoka, Saitama | ||||||
| hiraoka (白岡市, Shiraoka-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 52,431 in 21,997 households and a population density of 2100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 24.92 square kilometres (9.62 sq mi). hiraoka is located slightly south of the center of the Kanto Plain in the flatlands eastern Saitama Prefecture and has an almost flat terrain. The highest point in the city is 16 meters above sea level. The Motoara River runs along the city border with Hasuda. Shiraoka is approximately 40 kilometers from downtown Tokyo., | ||||||
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| 559．Sugito, Saitama | ||||||
| ugito (杉戸町, Sugito-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 44,402 in 19,409 households and a population density of 1500 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 30.03 square kilometres (11.59 sq mi). ugito is located in far eastern Saitama Prefecture, in the middle of the Kantō Plain, with an average altitude of 15 meters above sea level. The Edo River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 560．Matsubushi, Saitama | ||||||
| Matsubushi (松伏町, Matsubushi-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 28,787 in 12,141 households and a population density of 1800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 16.20 square kilometres (6.25 sq mi). Located in the Shimōsa Plateau of far eastern Saitama Prefecture, Matsubushi is on the central reaches of the Edogawa River and borders upon Chiba Prefecture to the east. | ||||||
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| 561．Chiba (city) | ||||||
| Chiba (千葉市, Chiba-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [tɕiꜜ.ba, tɕi.baꜜ, tɕi.baꜜɕi][1]) is the capital city of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It sits about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of the centre of Tokyo on Tokyo Bay.[2] The city became a government-designated city in 1992. In March 2025, its population was 983,045, with a population density of 3,617 people per km2. The city has an area of 271.77 square kilometres (104.93 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 562．Chōshi | ||||||
| Chōshi (Japanese: 銚子市, romanized: Chōshi-shi, pronounced [tɕoːɕi]) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 59,174 in 27,160 households and a population density of 700 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,800/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city is 84.19 km2 (32.5 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 563．Ichikawa, Chiba | ||||||
| Ichikawa (市川市, Ichikawa-shi; pronounced [itɕiꜜkaɰa, itɕi̥kaꜜɰa, itɕi̥kaɰaꜜɕi][1]) is a city in western Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 492,749 in 256,229 households and a population density of 8577 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 57.45 square kilometres (22.18 sq mi). The city has good transportation connections to the center of Tokyo, as with many areas of Chiba Prefecture. Major rail routes and roads pass through the city. | ||||||
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| 564．Funabashi | ||||||
| Funabashi (船橋市, Funabashi-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 644,668 in 309,238 households and a population density of 7,500 inhabitants per square kilometre (19,000/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city is 85.62 square kilometres (33.06 sq mi). It is the Greater Tokyo Area's 7th most populated city (after passing Kawaguchi, Hachioji and Chiba), and second largest in Chiba Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 565．Tateyama, Chiba | ||||||
| Tateyama (館山市, Tateyama-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 44,865 in 20,558 households and a population density of 410 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the city is 110.05 square kilometres (42.49 sq mi). Tateyama is located at the far southern tip of the Bōsō Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean to the east and south, and the entrance to Tokyo Bay on the west. It is about 70 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba, and within 70 to 80 kilometers from central Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 566．Kisarazu | ||||||
| Kisarazu (木更津市, Kisarazu-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 136,023 in 63,431 households and a population density of 980 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 138.95 square kilometres (53.65 sq mi). Kisarazu is located in the midwestern part of the Bōsō Peninsula, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the prefectural capital at Chiba and 70 to 80 kilometers from central Tokyo. The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, a bridge-tunnel across Tokyo Bay, connects Kisarazu and the cities of Kawasaki and Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, shortening the road distance to central Tokyo to 30 to 40 kilometers. | ||||||
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| 567．Matsudo | ||||||
| Matsudo (松戸市, Matsudo-shi) is a city in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 499,533 in 242,918 households and a population density of 8,138 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 61.38 square kilometres (23.70 sq mi). Matsudo is located in the far northwestern corner of Chiba Prefecture, about 20 to 30 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and 10 to 20 kilometers from downtown Tokyo. The western border of the city is the Edo River, which flows from north to south, and most of the city is on an alluvial plain with an elevation of only around four meters above sea level, with the eastern end rising to 20 to 30 meters on the Shimōsa Plateau. The city has the approximate dimensions of 11.4 kilometers from east-to-west and 11.6 kilometers from north-to-south. | ||||||
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| 568．Noda, Chiba | ||||||
| oda (野田市, Noda-shi) is a city located in the northwestern corner of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 154,114 in 69,191 households and a population density of 1500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 103.54 square kilometres (39.98 sq mi). The city is famous for its production of soy sauce. | ||||||
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| 569．Mobara | ||||||
| Mobara (茂原市, Mobara-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 88,330 in 40,869 households and a population density of 880 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 99.92 square kilometres (38.58 sq mi) Mobara is located in an inland area of north-central Bōsō Peninsula, about 25 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and 50 to 60 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. Most of the city is the Kujukuri Plain, and the mountains in the western part of the city are formed by the Bōsō Hill Range. The elevation of the city is about 8 to 9 meters above sea level in the lowlands of the southeast, about 11 meters in the city, and 20 to 100 meters in the west, with a maximum of 117.7 meters. In some areas, land subsidence due to human factors such as pumping of surface groundwater and natural gas brackish water has become a problem, and subsidence of up to about 10 cm has been observed. | ||||||
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| 570．Narita, Chiba | ||||||
| arita (成田市, Narita-shi) is a city in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 131,852 in 63,098 households and a population density of 620 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 213.84 square kilometres (82.56 sq mi). It is the site of Narita International Airport, one of the two main international airports serving the Greater Tokyo Area. | ||||||
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| 571．Sakura, Chiba | ||||||
| akura (佐倉市, Sakura-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜ.kɯ.ɾa, sa.kɯ.ɾaꜜ.ɕi][1][a]) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 173,740 in 78,483 households and a population density of 1700 people per km2 (4300 per sq. mi.).[2] The total area of the city is 103.59 square kilometres (40.00 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 572．Tōgane | ||||||
| Tōgane (東金市, Tōgane-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 57,780 in 26,907 households and a population density of 650 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 89.12 square kilometres (34.41 sq mi). Tōgane is home to the Kurenai-kai School of Japanese embroidery, which produces handmade obi and kimono in the traditional Japanese style. | ||||||
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| 573．Asahi, Chiba | ||||||
| Asahi (旭市, Asahi-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 64,690 in 26,510 households and a population density of 500 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the city is 129.91 square kilometres (50.16 sq mi). The Chiba clan, or branches of it, ruled the Shimōsa region for about 400 years from the Kamakura period. During the Sengoku period, the Chiba clan gained the protection of such powerful clans as the Odawara Hōjō clan, allowing them to get a stronger foothold over the area. They lost control when the Hōjō clan was overthrown in 1590 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. After that, General Kiso Yoshimasa settled in the region. He restored the Ajito Castle, which was the inspiration for the name "Asahi." When poet Nonoguchi Takamasa visited the area in 1852, he wrote a poem about the general, from which the name "Asahi," which can mean "rising sun," was taken: | ||||||
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| 574．Narashino | ||||||
| arashino (習志野市, Narashino-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.[1][2]As of 30 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 175,292 in 81,985 households and a population density of 8400 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the city is 20.97 square kilometres (8.10 sq mi) | ||||||
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| 575．Kashiwa | ||||||
| Kashiwa (柏市, Kashiwa-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of May 1, 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 435,578 in 199,926 households and a population density of 3800 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 114.72 square kilometres (44.29 sq mi). The name of the city is written with a single kanji character: 柏, a reference to Quercus dentata, commonly known in English as the Japanese emperor oak or daimyo oak. | ||||||
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| 576．Katsuura, Chiba | ||||||
| Katsuura (勝浦市, Katsuura-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 16,872 in 8566 households and a population density of 180 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 94.20 square kilometres (36.37 sq mi). Katsuura City is famous for Katsuura Fishing Port, which features one of the top three largest morning markets in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 577．Ichihara, Chiba | ||||||
| Ichihara (市原市, Ichihara-shi) is a city, located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.[1]As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 274,117 in 128,316 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 368.20 square kilometres (142.16 sq mi). The city is home, together with the city of Chiba, to the JEF United football club. The whole city is also parts of Greater Tokyo Area. | ||||||
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| 578．Nagareyama | ||||||
| agareyama (流山市, Nagareyama-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 211,620 in 89,751 households and a population density of 6,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 35.28 km2 (13.62 sq mi). agareyama is located in the far northwestern corner of Chiba Prefecture, bordered by the Edogawa River to the west. It is about 30 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and within 20 to 30 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. The city area is long from north to south, and the central and northern parts of the city form part of the Shimōsa Plateau, with almost the entire area as either residential or farmland. The Edo River runs north and south along the western border of the city, opposite which is Saitama Prefecture. In addition, the Tone Canal runs through the northern part of the city. | ||||||
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| 579．Yachiyo, Chiba | ||||||
| Yachiyo (八千代市, Yachiyo-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 205,748 in 96,903 households and a population density of 4000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 51.39 square kilometres (19.84 sq mi). Yachiyo is located inland in northwestern Chiba Prefecture on the Shimōsa Plateau,[2] about 13 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and 33 kilometers from central Tokyo. The Shin River, 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) in length, flows through Yachiyo and forms the upper part of the Inba Discharge Channel.[3] Pollution was once problematic along the river caused by phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen draining from vegetable farms along the length of the river.[4] A 19 kilometers (12 mi) walking path was built by the city of Yachiyo, and features a pedestrian suspension bridge with an observation platform.[5] | ||||||
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| 580．Abiko, Chiba | ||||||
| Abiko (我孫子市, Abiko-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 131,183 in 62,193 households and a population density of 3000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 43.19 square kilometres (16.68 sq mi). Abiko is located in the northwestern part of Chiba prefecture, about 30 kilometers from the prefectural capital of Chiba, and within 30 to 40 kilometers of central Tokyo. It is separated from Ibaraki Prefecture in the north by the Tone River. The city is located on the Shimosa Plateau, with an average elevation of about 20 meters above sea level. The city stretches about 14 kilometers east-to-west and about 4 to 6 kilometers north-to-south. | ||||||
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| 581．Kamogawa, Chiba | ||||||
| Kamogawa (鴨川市, Kamogawa-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,722 in 14,558 households and a population density of 170 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 191.14 square kilometers (73.80 sq mi). The name of the city consists of two kanji characters: the first, kamo (鴨), meaning "duck", and the second, kawa (川), meaning "river".[3] | ||||||
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| 582．Kamagaya | ||||||
| Kamagaya (鎌ヶ谷市, Kamagaya-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 109,941 living in 50,485 households and a population density of 5,200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 21.08 km2 (8.14 sq mi). Kamagaya is located in the northwestern corner of Chiba Prefecture,[2] approximately 20 kilometers from the prefectural capital of Chiba. It is located on the Shimōsa Plateau, with an elevation of seven to thirty meters above sea level. The Otsu River, which flows into Lake Teganuma, is in the north, and the Okashiwa and Nego Rivers, and the tributaries of the Ebi River, flow into Tokyo Bay, to the south. The 140th east meridian line runs through the center of the city. | ||||||
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| 583．Kimitsu | ||||||
| Kimitsu (君津市, Kimitsu-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 83,058 in 39,138 households and a population density of 260 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 318.83 km2 (123.10 sq mi). The area along Tokyo Bay is in the Kimitsu district of Kisarazu Port, and it is a heavy industrial area centered around Nippon Steel (formerly Yahata Steel and Nippon Steel). The city area is mostly located along the coast around Kimitsu Station. In the inland Kururi area, the JR Kururi Line runs through, and it was a castle town of the Kururi Domain during the Edo period, with historical streets still remaining. | ||||||
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| 584．Futtsu | ||||||
| Futtsu (富津市, Futtsu-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 42,476 in 18,115 households and a population density of 210 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 205.53 square kilometres (79.36 sq mi). Futtsu is located in the southern part of Chiba prefecture, about 40 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and 40 to 50 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. It is on the southwest coast of Bōsō Peninsula, facing the Uraga Channel at the southern end of Tokyo Bay. Cape Futtsu protrudes into Tokyo Bay, and the coastal areas are part of the Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park. Although considered to be within the Kantō Plain, inland areas of the city are hilly. | ||||||
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| 585．Urayasu | ||||||
| Urayasu (浦安市, Urayasu-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 170,533 in 81,136 households and a population density of 9,900 inhabitants per square kilometre (26,000/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city is 17.30 square kilometres (6.68 sq mi). Urayasu is best known as the home of Tokyo Disney Resort, which opened in April 1983,[2] and the headquarters of The Oriental Land Company.[3] | ||||||
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| 586．Yotsukaidō | ||||||
| Yotsukaidō (四街道市, Yotsukaidō-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 95,266 in 43,191 households and a population density of 2800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 34.52 square kilometres (13.33 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 587．Sodegaura | ||||||
| odegaura (袖ヶ浦市, Sodegaura-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 64,901 in 28,156 households and a population density of 680 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 94.92 square kilometres (36.65 sq mi). odegaura located in the central western Chiba prefecture, about 25 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba, and within 30 to 40 kilometers from central Tokyo. The city is on the Kantō Plain and faces Tokyo Bay to the west with a 28.7 kilometer shoreline. The shoreline is mostly reclaimed land with an industrial area centered on the petrochemical complex; then main urban area is also on the coast, centered on Sodegaura Station. The city measures approximately 14.0 kilometers from east to west and 13.5 kilometers from north to south. | ||||||
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| 588．Yachimata | ||||||
| Yachimata (八街市, Yachimata-shi) is a city in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 68,769 in 32,118 households and a population density of 920 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 74.87 square kilometres (28.91 sq mi). Yachimata is located in north-central part of Chiba prefecture, about 20 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba, and about 50 to 60 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. The city is located on the Shimosa Plateau, with an elevation of 14 to 70 meters above sea level. The geographic central part of the city forms the urban area, with flat upland fields surrounding it, and paddy fields scattered in the southwest and north. The city is approximately 7.7 kilometers from east to west by 16 kilometers long north to south. The city is noted for its traditional wind break forests, of which some 179 hectares survive.[2] | ||||||
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| 589．Inzai | ||||||
| Inzai (印西市, Inzai-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 111,266 in 45,717 households and a population density of 900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 123.80 square kilometres (47.80 sq mi). Inzai is located in the important area of northern Chiba Prefecture connecting Tokyo and Narita. Besides Tone River that flows in the north, Lake Tega that lies in the north-west, Lake Inba that lies in the south-east of the city, the city is also surrounded by natural environment such as natural forest. the city is located approximately 20 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and within 30 to 40 kilometers from central Tokyo. It is located about 15 kilometers from Narita International Airport. The terrain is part of the Shimosa Plateau, with an elevation of 20 to 30 meters. | ||||||
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| 590．Shiroi | ||||||
| hiroi (白井市, Shiroi-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 63,190 in 26,204 households and a population density of 1800 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 35.48 square kilometres (13.70 sq mi). The name of the city comes from the word for "white" in Japanese, 白い。[2] | ||||||
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| 591．Tomisato | ||||||
| Tomisato (富里市, Tomisato-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,914 in 23,753 households and a population density of 930 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 53.91 square kilometres (20.81 sq mi). Tomisato is located in the northern center of Chiba prefecture, about 25 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba, and 50 to 60 kilometers from central Tokyo. It is also within 5 kilometers of Narita International Airport. | ||||||
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| 592．Minamibōsō | ||||||
| Minamibōsō (南房総市, Minamibōsō-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 37,143 in 17,175 households and a population density of 160 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 230.22 square kilometres (88.89 sq mi), making it the fifth largest city in Chiba Prefecture in terms of area. | ||||||
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| 593．Sōsa | ||||||
| ōsa (匝瑳市, Sōsa-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 35,674 in 14,688 households and a population density of 350 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 101.78 square kilometres (39.30 sq mi). ōsa is located in far northeastern Chiba Prefecture. It is bordered to the north by the Pacific Ocean on the southwest. The land is mostly flat, and much is from 40 to 50 meters above sea level in average elevation. | ||||||
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| 594．Katori, Chiba | ||||||
| Katori (香取市, Katori-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 74,469 in 31,113 households and a population density of 280 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 262.31 square kilometres (101.28 sq mi). Katori Shrine is in the city of Katori, as is the old merchant town and canal of Sawara. | ||||||
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| 595．Sanmu | ||||||
| anmu (山武市, Sanmu-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 50,321 in 22,397 households and a population density of 340 inhabitants per square kilometre (880/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city is 146.38 square kilometres (56.52 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 596．Isumi | ||||||
| Isumi (いすみ市, Isumi-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 37,206 in 17,004 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 157.44 square kilometres (60.79 sq mi). Isumi is located on the east coast of southern Chiba Prefecture, on the Bōsō Peninsula. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, and enjoys a temperate maritime climate, with short, cool winters and hot, humid summers due to the effects of the Kuroshio Current offshore. The area is noted for its beach resorts, which are at the end of the Kujūkuri Beach area, and the landscape consists of rolling, sandy hills. The Isumi River, a small river which runs through this portion of the peninsula, empties into the Pacific Ocean at Misaki. Parts of the city are within the Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park. Mount Arakine is the highest point in the city, with an elevation of 157.8 meters. The city is approximately 45 kilometers from the prefectural capital of Chiba and 70 to 80 kilometers from central Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 597．Shisui | ||||||
| hisui (酒々井町, Shisui-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.[1]As of 1 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,660 in 9,888 households and a population density of 1,100 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 19.02 square kilometres (7.34 mi2). The name of Shisui in the Japanese language is formed from three kanji characters. The first, 酒, means "sake", The second, 々, is an ideographic iteration mark, indicating a repetition of the first character, and the third, 井 means "well". The area in present-day Shisui was noted for its freshwater springs, and a local legend arose that pure sake gushed freely from the ground, creating "wells of sake".[3] | ||||||
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| 598．Inba, Chiba | ||||||
| Inba (印旛村, Inba-mura) was a village located in Inba District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Inba Village was created on March 10, 1955 through the merger of Rokugo and Munakata Villages. The development of Chiba New Town greatly accelerated the development of the village, which became a bedroom community for Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 599．Motono, Chiba | ||||||
| Motono (本埜村, Motono-mura) was a village located in Inba District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Motono Village was created on April 1, 1914, through the merger of Hongo and Yawara Villages. The development of Chiba New Town greatly accelerated the development of the village, which became a bedroom community for Chiba. | ||||||
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| 600．Sakae, Chiba | ||||||
| akae (栄町, Sakae-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,325 in 9138 households and a population density of 630 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 32.46 square kilometres (12.53 sq mi). akae is located in the northern center of Chiba prefecture, about 30 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba, and about 45 to 55 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. The town is within the Kanto Plain, and the northwestern and southern parts of the town are flat with paddy fields. The eastern plateau is on the Shimōsa Plateau, with many forests and fields. The Tone River flows to the north of the town. | ||||||
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| 601．Kōzaki | ||||||
| Kōzaki (神崎町, Kōzaki-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.[1]As of 1 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,884 in 2471 households and a population density of 300 persons per km².[2] The total area of the town is 19.85 square kilometres (7.66 mi2). The name of the town of Kōzaki in the Japanese language is formed from two kanji characters. The first, 神, means kami, the Japanese term for god, spirit, or a natural force; and the second, 崎 means "cape" or "small peninsula". | ||||||
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| 602．Tako, Chiba | ||||||
| Tako (多古町, Tako-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,387 in 6068 households and a population density of 200 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 72.68 square kilometres (28.06 mi2). Tako is located in the northeastern portion of Chiba prefecture, approximately 35 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and 60 to 70 kilometers from central Tokyo. The west borders Narita International Airport. Located on the Kanto Plain sandwiched between the Shimōsa Plateau and the Kujūkuri Plain, the majority of the land is flat. The Kuriyama River flows through the center of the town. | ||||||
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| 603．Tōnoshō, Chiba | ||||||
| Tōnoshō (東庄町, Tōnoshō-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,637 in 5234 households and a population density of 300 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 46.16 square kilometres (17.82 mi2). Tōnoshō is located in far northeastern Chiba Prefecture approximately 55 kilometers from then prefectural capital at Chiba and 80 to 90 kilometers from central Tokyo. It is bordered to the north by the Tone River, which also forms the border with Ibaraki Prefecture. The area is part of the Kantō Plain and is mostly flat, and much is from 40 to 50 meters above sea level in average elevation. | ||||||
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| 604．Ōamishirasato | ||||||
| Ōamishirasato (大網白里市, Ōamishirasato-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,019 in 21,860 households and a population density of 840 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 58.06 square kilometres (22.42 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 605．Kujūkuri | ||||||
| Kujūkuri (九十九里町, Kujūkuri-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,343 in 7,092 households and a population density of 650 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 23.72 square kilometres (9.16 sq mi). Kujūkuri owes its name to its beach, Kujūkuri Beach, which is Japan's second longest. The word "Kujūkuri" roughly translates to mean "ninety-nine ri", with "kujūku" meaning "ninety-nine" and "ri" being an old unit of measurement equating to approximately 600 meters. | ||||||
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| 606．Shibayama, Chiba | ||||||
| hibayama (芝山町, Shibayama-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,122 in 3030 households and a population density of 160 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 43.47 square kilometres (16.78 mi2). hibayama is located in northeastern Chiba Prefecture, about 30 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and 50 to 60 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. The town is a hilly area, located almost in the center of the Shimōsa Plateau. Narita International Airport is located to the north of the town on the border between Shibayama and Narita. Most airport service facilities are located on the Narita side: however, Shibayama has developed a local industrial base due to the airport's presence, and hosts three major industrial areas. The remainder of the town is agricultural, and much of it is covered with rice paddies and areas of vegetable production.[3] As it lies directly beneath one of the main approach paths to the airport, noise pollution and eminent domain issues have caused it to be a center of anti-airport activism.[1] | ||||||
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| 607．Yokoshibahikari | ||||||
| Yokoshibahikari (横芝光町, Yokoshibahikari-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 April 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 23,467 in 9771 households and a population density of 350 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 66.91 square kilometres (25.83 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 608．Ichinomiya, Chiba | ||||||
| Ichinomiya (一宮町, Ichinomiya-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 31 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,494 in 5643 households and a population density of 540 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 65.38 square kilometres (25.24 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 609．Mutsuzawa | ||||||
| Mutsuzawa (睦沢町, Mutsuzawa-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,928 in 2796 households and a population density of 190 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 35.59 square kilometres (13.74 mi2). Located in the mountainous area that divides the center of Bōsō Peninsula, Mutsuzawa has little flat terrain. The town consists primarily of rolling, sometimes steep, hills. The town is located in the southeastern part of Chiba prefecture, about 30 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba, and within 60 to 70 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. The terrain is included in the Kanto Plain, with a gentle slope from the west toward the east with an elevation of 2 to 168 meters. The Habu, Mizusawa, and Chorakuji rivers flow through the central part of the town, and join the Ichinomiya river in the northeast. | ||||||
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| 610．Chōsei | ||||||
| Chōsei (長生村, Chōsei-mura) is a village located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 14,028 in 6096 households and a population density of 500 persons per km².[1] The total area of the village is 28.32 square kilometres (10.93 mi2). It is the only remaining municipality classed as a village in Chiba Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 611．Shirako | ||||||
| hirako (白子町, Shirako-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,040 in 4942 households and a population density of 400 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 27.46 square kilometres (10.60 mi2). hirako is located in eastern Chiba Prefecture, about 30 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and within 60 to 70 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. Facing the Pacific Ocean, it is included in the Kujūkuri Plain and has a gentle terrain. It has a portion the Kujūkuri Beach, and the Nabaki River runs through the center of the town. | ||||||
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| 612．Nagara, Chiba | ||||||
| agara (長柄町, Nagara-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,754 in 2976 households and a population density of 140 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 19.02 square kilometres (7.34 mi2). Located in the mountainous area that divides the center of Bōsō Peninsula, Nagara has little flat terrain. The town consists primarily of rolling, sometimes steep, hills. While the town has no major rivers, several dams, including the Nagara Dam, have been constructed to support the water sources of the Bōsō Peninsula. Nagara is located about 25 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and within 50 to 60 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 613．Chōnan | ||||||
| Chōnan (長南町, Chōnan-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,743 in 3240 households and a population density of 120 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 65.38 square kilometres (25.24 sq mi). Located in the mountainous terrains that divides the Bōsō Peninsula, Chōnan has relatively little flat land. Like other municipalities in the region, the town maintains agricultural reservoirs. Several golf courses dot the landscape. Chōnan is located in the southeastern part of Chiba prefecture, about 25 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba, and 50 to 60 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 614．Ōtaki, Chiba | ||||||
| Ōtaki (大多喜町, Ōtaki-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The town is known for its association with Edo period general Honda Tadakatsu, and its prominent castle. As of 1 January 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,982 in 3820 households and a population density of 69 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 129.87 square kilometres (50.14 sq mi), making it the largest of Chiba Prefecture's towns and villages. | ||||||
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| 615．Onjuku | ||||||
| Onjuku (御宿町, Onjuku-machi) is a town located in Chiba, Japan. As of 30 November 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,523 in 3683 households and a population density of 300 persons per km2.[1] The total area o the town is 24.86 square kilometres (9.60 sq mi). The name of the town is made of two kanji characters: the first 御 meaning "honorable", and the second 宿 meaning "residence". | ||||||
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| 616．Kyonan | ||||||
| Kyonan (鋸南町, Kyonan-machi) is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,409 in 3543 households and a population density of 160 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 45.16 square kilometres (17.44 sq mi). Kyonan is located in southwestern Bōsō Peninsula, about 60 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and 60 to 70 kilometers from central Tokyo. Facing the Tokyo Bay coast, the inland mountainous area is part of the Bōsō Hill Range. At the southern end is Nishigasaki, which juts out into the Uraga Channel. The coastline is rugged and has fishing ports such as Yasuda and Katsuyama. There are also many islands and reefs. The town extends approximately 10.75 kilometers east to west by 7.3 kilometers north and south. The coastal portion of the town is within the boundaries of the Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 617．Chiyoda, Tokyo | ||||||
| Chiyoda (Japanese: 千代田区, Hepburn: Chiyoda-ku; IPA: [tɕijoda] ⓘ), a.k.a. Chiyoda City in English,[2] is a special ward of Tokyo, Japan. Located in the heart of Tokyo's 23 special wards, Chiyoda consists of the Imperial Palace and a surrounding radius of about a kilometer (1000 yards), and is known as the political and financial center of Japan. As of October 2020, the ward has a population of 66,680, and a population density of 5,709 people per km2 (14,786 per sq. mi.), making it by far the least populated of the special wards. The residential part of Chiyoda is at the heart of Yamanote, Tokyo's traditional upper-class residential area, with Banchō, Kōjimachi, and Kioichō considered the most exclusive neighbourhoods in the entire city. The total area is 11.66 km2 (4½ sq. mi.), of which the Imperial Palace, Hibiya Park, National Museum of Modern Art, and Yasukuni Shrine take up approximately 2.6 km2 (1 sq. mi.), or 22%. | ||||||
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| 618．Minato, Tokyo | ||||||
| Minato (港区, Minato-ku) [minato] ⓘ is a special ward of Tokyo, Japan. It is also called Minato City in English. Minato was formed in 1947 as a merger of Akasaka, Azabu and Shiba wards following Tokyo City's transformation into Tokyo Metropolis. The modern Minato ward exhibits the contrasting Shitamachi and Yamanote geographical and cultural division. The Shinbashi neighborhood in the ward's northeastern corner is attached to the core of Shitamachi, the original commercial center of Edo-Tokyo. On the other hand, the Azabu and Akasaka areas are typically representative Yamanote districts.[2] | ||||||
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| 619．Shinjuku | ||||||
| hinjuku (Japanese: 新宿区, Hepburn: Shinjuku-ku; IPA: [ɕiɲdʑɯkɯ] ⓘ), officially called Shinjuku City, is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo. ince the end of World War II, Shinjuku has become a major secondary center of Tokyo (fukutoshin), rivaling the original city center in Marunouchi. Today, it is a major commercial and administrative center, housing the busiest railway station in the world (Shinjuku Station) as well as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the administrative center of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. | ||||||
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| 620．Bunkyō | ||||||
| Bunkyō (文京区, Bunkyō-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. Situated in the middle of the ward area, Bunkyō is a residential and educational center. Beginning in the Meiji period, literati like Natsume Sōseki, as well as scholars and politicians have lived there. Bunkyō is home to the Tokyo Dome, Judo's Kōdōkan, and the University of Tokyo's Hongo Campus. | ||||||
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| 621．Taitō | ||||||
| Taitō (台東区, Taitō-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. In English, it is known as Taitō City.[1] As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 186,276, and a population density of 18,420 persons per km2. The total area is 10.11 square kilometres (3.90 sq mi). This makes Taito ward the smallest of Tokyo's wards in area, and third-smallest in population. | ||||||
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| 622．Sumida, Tokyo | ||||||
| umida (墨田区, Sumida-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Sumida City. As of 1 April 2025, the ward has an estimated population of 287,766 and a population density of 20,120 persons per km2. Its total area is 13.77 km2. umida's city office is located in Azumabashi, while its commercial center is the area around Kinshicho Station in the south. | ||||||
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| 623．Kōtō | ||||||
| Kōtō (江東区, Kōtō-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. It is known as Kōtō City in English. As of May 1, 2025, the ward has an estimated population of 543,730, and a population density of 12,648/km2 (32,760/sq mi). The total area is 42.99 km2 (16.60 sq mi).[1] Kōtō is east of the Tokyo metropolitan center, bounded by the Sumida River to the west and the Arakawa River to the east. Its major districts include Kameido, Kiba, Kiyosumi, Monzen-nakachō, Shirakawa, and Toyosu. The waterfront area of Ariake is in Kōtō, as is part of Odaiba, Ojima. | ||||||
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| 624．Shinagawa | ||||||
| hinagawa (品川区, Shinagawa-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The ward refers to itself as Shinagawa City in English. It is home to ten embassies. As of 1 April 2016[update], Shinagawa had an estimated population of 380,293 and a population density of 16,510 persons per km2. The total area is 22.84 km2.[2] | ||||||
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| 625．Meguro | ||||||
| Meguro (目黒区, Meguro-ku; Japanese pronunciation: [meꜜ.ɡɯ.ɾo, -ŋɯ.ɾo, me.ɡɯ.ɾoꜜ.kɯ, -ŋɯ.ɾoꜜ.kɯ][2][a]) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Meguro City.[3][4] The ward was founded on March 15, 1947. Meguro is predominantly residential in character, but is also home to light industry, corporate head offices, the Komaba campus of University of Tokyo as well as fifteen foreign embassies and consulates. Residential neighborhoods include Jiyugaoka, Kakinokizaka, and Nakameguro. As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 277,171 and a population density of 18,890 persons per km2. The total area is 14.67 km2. | ||||||
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| 626．Ōta, Tokyo | ||||||
| Ōta (大田区, Ōta-ku; Japanese pronunciation: [oːta, oːtaꜜkɯ])[2][3] is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The ward refers to itself in English as Ōta City. It was formed in 1947 as a merger of Ōmori and Kamata following Tokyo City's transformation into Tokyo Metropolis. The southernmost of the 23 special wards, Ōta borders the special wards of Shinagawa, Meguro and Setagaya to the north, and Kōtō to the east. Across the Tama River in Kanagawa Prefecture is the city of Kawasaki, forming the boundaries to the south and west. | ||||||
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| 627．Setagaya | ||||||
| etagaya (世田谷区, Setagaya-ku; officially called Setagaya City or the City of Setagaya) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. It is also the name of a neighborhood and administrative district within the ward. Its official bird is the azure-winged magpie, its flower is the fringed orchid, and its tree is the Zelkova serrata. | ||||||
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| 628．Shibuya | ||||||
| hibuya (渋谷区, Shibuya-ku; IPA: [ɕibɯja] ⓘ) is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. A major commercial center, Shibuya houses one of the busiest railway stations in the world, Shibuya Station. As of January 1, 2024, Shibuya Ward has an estimated population of 230,609 in 142,443 households[2] and a population density of 15,262.01 people per square kilometre (39,528.4 people/mi2). The total area is 15.11 km2 (5.83 sq mi). Notable neighborhoods and districts of Shibuya include Harajuku, Ebisu, Omotesandō, Yoyogi and Sendagaya. | ||||||
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| 629．Nakano, Tokyo | ||||||
| akano (Japanese: 中野, Nakano) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Nakano City (中野区, Nakano-ku).[2] As of January 1, 2024[update], the ward has an estimated population of 337,377, and a population density of 21,640 persons per km2.[3] The total area is 15.59 km2.[2] Nakano is the most densely populated city in Japan. | ||||||
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| 630．Suginami | ||||||
| uginami (杉並区, Suginami-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The ward refers to itself as Suginami City in English. As of June 1, 2022, Suginami has an estimated population of 588,354 and a population density of 17,274 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 34.06 km2. uginami occupies the western part of the ward area of Tokyo. Its neighbors include these special wards: to the east, Shibuya and Nakano; to the north, Nerima; and to the south, Setagaya. Its western neighbors are the cities of Mitaka and Musashino. | ||||||
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| 631．Toshima | ||||||
| Toshima (豊島区, Toshima-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. It is one of the eight central wards of the Tokyo Metropolitan area. Located in the northern area of Tokyo, Toshima is bordered by the wards of Nerima, Itabashi, and Kita in the north and Nakano, Shinjuku, and Bunkyo in the south. | ||||||
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| 632．Kita, Tokyo | ||||||
| Kita (北区, Kita-ku; "Northern ward") is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is City of Kita. The ward was founded on March 15, 1947. As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 340,287, and a population density of 16,510 persons per km2. The total area is 20.61 km2. | ||||||
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| 633．Arakawa, Tokyo | ||||||
| Arakawa (荒川区, Arakawa-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The ward takes its name from the Arakawa River, though the river does not run through or touch the ward. The ward borders the Sumida River, which was once the lower section of the Arakawa river. Neighboring wards are Adachi, Kita, Bunkyo, Taito and Sumida. In English, the ward's official name is Arakawa City. | ||||||
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| 634．Itabashi | ||||||
| Itabashi (板橋区, Itabashi-ku; Japanese pronunciation: [i.taꜜ.ba.ɕi, -ta.ba.ɕi̥ꜜ.kɯ, -baꜜ.ɕi̥.kɯ][2][a]) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. In English, it is called Itabashi City. Itabashi has sister-city relations with Burlington, Ontario, in Canada; Shijingshan District of Beijing in the People's Republic of China; and Bologna in Italy. | ||||||
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| 635．Nerima | ||||||
| erima (練馬区, Nerima-ku) is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. It is mainly a residential ward, located in the northwest of the Wards Area of Tokyo (東京都区部, Tōkyō-to kubu). In English, the ward translates "ward" as "city" and refers to itself as Nerima City, as do some of the other special wards of Tokyo. In Japanese, it still refers to itself as Nerima Ward. It is the 23rd and the newest ward in Tokyo.[2] | ||||||
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| 636．Adachi, Tokyo | ||||||
| Adachi (足立区, Adachi-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. It is located to the north of the heart of Tokyo. The ward consists of two separate areas: a small strip of land between the Sumida River and Arakawa River and a larger area north of the Arakawa River. The ward is bordered by the cities of Kawaguchi, Sōka and Yashio in Saitama and Katsushika, Sumida, Arakawa and Kita in Tokyo. The ward is called Adachi City in English. | ||||||
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| 637．Katsushika | ||||||
| Katsushika (葛飾区, Katsushika-ku; Japanese pronunciation: [ka.tsɯꜜ.ɕi̥.ka, ka.tsɯ.ɕi̥.kaꜜ.kɯ][2][3]) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. It is known as Katsushika City in English. As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 444,356, and a population density of 12,770 people per km2. The total area is 34.80 km2. | ||||||
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| 638．Edogawa, Tokyo | ||||||
| dogawa (江戸川区, Edogawa-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. It takes its name from the Edo River that runs from north to south along the eastern edge of the ward. In English, it uses the name Edogawa City. The easternmost of the wards, it shares boundaries with the cities of Urayasu and Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture (to the east) and with the wards of Katsushika (to the north), Sumida and Kōtō (to the west). It meets the city of Matsudo in Chiba at a point. | ||||||
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| 639．Hachiōji | ||||||
| Hachiōji (八王子市, Hachiōji-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 31 March 2021[update], the city has an estimated population of 561,344, and a population density of 3,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 186.38 km2 (71.96 sq mi). It is the most populous city in Tokyo outside of the special wards.In 2015, it was designated as a core city for the first time in Tokyo. It was the second city in Tokyo Prefecture (present-day Tokyo) to implement the municipal system after Tokyo City (present-day Tokyo's 23 wards). | ||||||
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| 640．Tachikawa, Tokyo | ||||||
| Tachikawa (立川市, Tachikawa-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 184,383 in 93,428 households, and a population density of 7,600 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 24.36 square kilometres (9.41 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 641．Musashino, Tokyo | ||||||
| Musashino (武蔵野市, Musashino-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [mɯ.sa.ɕi.no, mɯ.sa.ɕi.noꜜ.ɕi][1][2]) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 147,754 in 78,614 households, and a population density of 13,000 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 10.98 square kilometres (4.24 sq mi).[3] Based on the 2019 survey by SUUMO, the Kichijoji neighborhood of Musashino was the third most desirable place to live in central Japan.[4] | ||||||
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| 642．Mitaka, Tokyo | ||||||
| Mitaka (三鷹市, Mitaka-shi) is a city in the Western Tokyo region of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 190,403, and a population density of 12,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 16.42 square kilometres (6.34 sq mi).[2] The area of present-day Mitaka was part of ancient Musashi Province. In the post-Meiji Restoration cadastral reform of 22 July 1878, the area became part of Kitatama District in Kanagawa Prefecture. The village of Mitaka was created on 1 April 1889 with the establishment of modern municipalities law. Kitatama District was transferred to the administrative control of Tokyo Metropolis on 1 April 1893. Mitaka was raised to town status in 1940. In 1949, the Mitaka incident, one of a series of unexplained fatal train accidents around the same period of time, occurred at Mitaka Station.[3] Mitaka City was officially founded on 3 November 1950. A motion to merge with neighboring Musashino City failed in 1955 by a single vote in the Mitaka city assembly. | ||||||
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| 643．Ōme, Tokyo | ||||||
| Ōme (青梅市, Ōme-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 131,128, and a population density of 1300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 103.31 square kilometres (39.89 sq mi). Ōme is located in the Okutama Mountains of western Tokyo, bordered by Saitama Prefecture to the north. The Tama River runs from west to east almost in the center of the city area, and the Kasumi River and Naruki River, which are tributaries of the Iruma River (Arakawa River system), also flow from west to east in the north. The geography changes from the flat land in the east to the hills and mountains in the west. The highest point is 1,084 meters on Mount Nabewariyama on the right bank of the Tama River in the western end of the city. | ||||||
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| 644．Fuchū, Tokyo | ||||||
| Fuchū (府中市, Fuchū-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. Fuchū serves as a regional commercial center and a commuter town for workers in central Tokyo. The city hosts large scale manufacturing facilities for Toshiba, NEC and Suntory, as well as the Bank of Japan's main computer operations center. Local sporting attractions include the Tokyo Racecourse and the training grounds of Top League rugby teams Toshiba Brave Lupus and Suntory Sungoliath. | ||||||
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| 645．Akishima, Tokyo | ||||||
| Akishima (昭島市, Akishima-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 113,542, and a population density of 6500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 17.34 square kilometres (6.70 sq mi). Akishima is located on the left bank of the Tama River, about 35 kilometers west of central Tokyo. The Tamagawa Aqueduct flows in the northern part of the city. The city area generally slopes gently from northwest to southeast toward the Tama River, which flows to the south of the city. The altitude of the city area is 170.72 meters above sea level at the highest point and 76.68 meters at the lowest point. With the JR East Ome Line running east to west through the city as a boundary, housing estates, industrial parks, golf courses, and the Showa Memorial Park occupy a large area in the north. In the south, residential areas occupy a large proportion of the city area. | ||||||
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| 646．Chōfu | ||||||
| Chōfu (調布市, Chōfu-shi) is a city in the western side of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 238,087, and a population density of 11,000 per km2. the total area of the city is 21.58 square kilometres (8.33 sq mi).[1] Chōfu is approximately in the south-center of Tokyo Metropolis, approximately 20 kilometers west from downtown Tokyo, on the Musashino Terrace bordered by the floodplains of the Tama River and the Iruma River.[2] | ||||||
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| 647．Machida, Tokyo | ||||||
| Machida (町田市, Machida-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 428,851, and a population density of 6,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 71.80 square kilometres (27.72 sq mi). Due to geographical and other reasons, Machida is often regarded as having more connection to Kanagawa Prefecture than to Tokyo Metropolis, to which it administratively belongs.[2] | ||||||
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| 648．Koganei, Tokyo | ||||||
| Koganei (小金井市, Koganei-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 123,698 in 61,832 households. The total area of the city is 11.30 square kilometres (4.36 sq mi) so the population density is about 11,000 persons per km².[1] | ||||||
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| 649．Kodaira, Tokyo | ||||||
| Kodaira (小平市, Kodaira-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 195,207 in 93,654 households, and a population density of 9500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 20.51 square kilometres (7.92 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 650．Hino, Tokyo | ||||||
| Hino (日野市, Hino-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 187,048, and a population density of 6,800 people per km².[1] The total area of the city was 27.55 square kilometres (10.64 sq mi). The area of present-day Hino was part of ancient Musashi Province. During the Edo period, the village of Hino developed as a post station on the Kōshū Kaidō. | ||||||
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| 651．Higashimurayama, Tokyo | ||||||
| Higashimurayama (東村山市, Higashi-murayama-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 148,275, and a population density of 8700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 17.14 square kilometres (6.62 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 652．Kokubunji, Tokyo | ||||||
| Kokubunji (国分寺市, Kokubunji-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 126,791, and a population density of 11,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 11.46 square kilometres (4.42 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 653．Kunitachi, Tokyo | ||||||
| Kunitachi (国立市, Kunitachi-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 76,423 in 38,825 households, and a population density of 9,400 persons per km2. Approximately 41.9% of the city population is over 65 years in age.[1] The total area of the city is 8.15 square kilometres (3.15 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 654．Fussa, Tokyo | ||||||
| Fussa (福生市, Fussa-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 56,786, and a population density of 5600 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 10.16 square kilometres (3.92 sq mi). About one third of the city area is occupied by the United States Air Force Yokota Air Base, giving the city an effective population density of 8,782 persons per km2. | ||||||
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| 655．Komae, Tokyo | ||||||
| Komae (狛江市, Komae-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. It is one of 30 municipalities in the western portion of Tokyo known as the Tama Area. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 83,218, and a population density of 13,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 6.39 square kilometres (2.47 sq mi). It is the smallest administrative city in Tokyo Metropolis both in area and population, and the second smallest in terms of area in the nation. | ||||||
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| 656．Higashiyamato, Tokyo | ||||||
| Higashiyamato (東大和市, Higashi-yamato-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 85,294, and a population density of 6400 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 13.42 square kilometres (5.18 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 657．Kiyose, Tokyo | ||||||
| Kiyose (清瀬市, Kiyose-shi) is a city located in the west of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 74,972 in 36,376 households, and a population density of 7300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 10.23 square kilometres (3.95 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 658．Higashikurume, Tokyo | ||||||
| Higashikurume (東久留米市, Higashi-kurume-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 117,020, and a population density of 9100 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 12.88 square kilometres (4.97 sq mi).[1] | ||||||
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| 659．Musashimurayama, Tokyo | ||||||
| Musashimurayama (武蔵村山市, Musashi-Murayama-shi) is a city located in the west of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 72,021 in 32,234 households, and a population density of 4,700 people per km².[1] The total area of the city is 15.32 square kilometres (5.92 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 660．Tama, Tokyo | ||||||
| Tama (多摩市, Tama-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 11 March 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 148,285 in 73,167 households, and a population density of 7,100 inhabitants per square kilometre (18,000/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city was 21.01 square kilometres (8.11 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 661．Inagi | ||||||
| Inagi (稲城市, Inagi-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 92,585 in 41,592 households, and a population density of 5200 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city was 17.97 square kilometres (17,970,000 m2). | ||||||
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| 662．Hamura, Tokyo | ||||||
| Hamura (羽村市, Hamura-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 May 2010[update], the neighborhood had an estimated population of 57,174, and a population density of 5770 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city was 9.90 square kilometres (3.82 sq mi). Hamura is approximately in the west-center of Tokyo Metropolis, on the Musashino Terrace. It flanks the Tama River about 50 kilometres (31 mi) upriver from the mouth. | ||||||
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| 663．Akiruno, Tokyo | ||||||
| Akiruno (あきる野市, Akiruno-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 80,177, and a population density of 1100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 73.47 square kilometres (28.37 sq mi). Akiruno is located in the foothills of the Okutama Mountains of western Tokyo, approximately 40-50 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. The Aki River and Hirai River flow through the city. It measures approximately 18 kilometers form east-to-west by 12.7 kilometers from north-to-south. | ||||||
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| 664．Nishitokyo | ||||||
| ishitokyo (西東京市, Nishitōkyō-shi; "City of West Tokyo") (Japanese pronunciation: [ɲiɕi̥toꜜːkʲoː]) is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 January 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 206,047, and a population density of 13,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 15.75 square kilometres (6.08 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 665．Mizuho, Tokyo | ||||||
| Mizuho (瑞穂町, Mizuho-machi) is a town located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 32,458, and a population density of 1900 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 16.85 square kilometres (6.51 sq mi). Mizuho is located in the foothills of the Okutama Mountains of western Tokyo, bordered by Saitama Prefecture to the north. | ||||||
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| 666．Hinode, Tokyo | ||||||
| Hinode (日の出町, Hinode-machi) is a town located in the western portion of Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,563, and a population density of 590 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 28.07 square kilometres (10.84 sq mi). Hinode is located in the foothills of the Okutama Mountains of western Tokyo. The highest point is Mount Hinode at 902 m. The Hirai and Ōguno Rivers drain the town. | ||||||
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| 667．Hinohara | ||||||
| Hinohara (檜原村, Hinohara-mura) is a village located in West Tokyo, the western portion of Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,101, and a population density of 20 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 105.41 square kilometres (40.70 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 668．Okutama, Tokyo | ||||||
| Okutama (奥多摩町, Oku-Tama-machi) is a town located in the western portion of Tokyo Prefecture, Japan, at a distance of roughly 60 kilometres (37 mi) west-northwest of Tokyo Imperial Palace. As of 1 April 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,949, and a population density of 22 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 225.53 square kilometres (87.08 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 669．Ōshima, Tokyo | ||||||
| Ōshima (大島町, Ōshima-machi) is a town located in Ōshima Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,102, and a population density of 78.3 persons per km2. Its total area is 90.76 square kilometres (35.04 sq mi). Ōshima Town covers the island of Izu Ōshima, in the Izu archipelago in the Philippine Sea, 120 kilometres (75 mi) south of central Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 670．To-shima, Tokyo | ||||||
| Toshima (利島村, Toshima-mura) is a village located in Ōshima Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. The village comprises the whole of Toshima Island. The island, at 4.12 square kilometres (1.59 square miles), is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Izu Island chain. Approximately 330 people live on the island. Eighty per cent of the island is covered by camellia forests. From November to March, much of the island is red from the camellia flowers. The island is also home to the Saku lily (Lilium auratum var. platyphyllum), the largest lily in the world. | ||||||
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| 671．Niijima, Tokyo | ||||||
| iijima (新島村, Niijima-mura) is a village located in Ōshima Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,441, and a population density of 88.6 persons per km2. Its total area is 27.54 square kilometres (10.63 sq mi). The village of Niijima consists of the inhabited islands of Nii-jima and Shikinejima, the uninhabited islands of Udoneshima and Jinai-tō, and numerous small rocks in the northern Izu archipelago. | ||||||
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| 672．Kōzushima, Tokyo | ||||||
| Kōzushima Village (神津島村, Kōzushima-mura) is a village located in Ōshima Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 June 2022[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,841, and a population density of 99 persons per km2. Its total area is 18.58 square kilometres (7.17 sq mi). Kōzushima Village covers the islands of Kōzu-shima, one of the northern islands in the Izu archipelago in the Philippine Sea, 178 kilometres (111 mi) south of central Tokyo. Warmed by the Kuroshio Current, the town has a warmer and wetter climate than central Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 673．Miyake, Tokyo | ||||||
| Miyake (三宅村, Miyake-mura) is a village located in Miyake Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,273, and a population density of 41.1 persons per km2. Its total area is 55.27 square kilometres (21.34 sq mi). Miyake Village covers the island of Miyakejima, in the Izu archipelago in the Philippine Sea and the nearby uninhabited Ōnohara Islands, 180 kilometres (110 mi) south of central Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 674．Mikurajima, Tokyo | ||||||
| Mikurajima Village (御蔵島村, Mikurajima-mura) is a village located in Miyake Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.[1] As of 1 October 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 323, and a population density of 11.7 persons per km2. Its total area is 20.54 square kilometres (7.93 sq mi). Mikurajima Village covers the inhabited island of Mikurajima, one of the northern islands in the Izu archipelago in the Philippine Sea, 200 kilometres (120 mi) south of Tokyo and 19 kilometres (12 mi) south-southeast of Miyakejima, and the uninhabited islet of Inambajima.[2] Warmed by the Kuroshio Current, the village has a warmer and wetter climate than central Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 675．Hachijō, Tokyo | ||||||
| Hachijō (八丈町, Hachijō-machi) is a town located in Hachijō Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 December 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,056, and a population density of 97.7 persons per km2. Its total area is 72.24 square kilometres (27.89 sq mi). Electric power for the town is provided by a geothermal power station and a wind farm. | ||||||
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| 676．Aogashima, Tokyo | ||||||
| Aogashima (青ヶ島村, Aogashima-mura) is a village located in Hachijō Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. It is the least-populated municipality in Japan, with an estimated population of 169 and a population density of 28.2 persons per km2 as of 2018. Its total area is 5.96 square kilometres (2.30 sq mi).[1] | ||||||
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| 677．Ogasawara, Tokyo | ||||||
| Ogasawara Village (小笠原村, Ogasawara-mura)[2] is a village in Ogasawara Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan, that governs the Bonin Islands, Volcano Islands, and three remote islands (Nishinoshima, Minamitorishima and Okinotorishima). In 1940, five municipalities were created in the islands, which had been unincorporated before, two on Chichijima, two on Hahajima, and one on Iwojima:[3] | ||||||
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| 678．Yokohama | ||||||
| Yokohama (Japanese: 横浜; pronounced [jokohama] ⓘ) is the second-largest city in Japan by population[1] as well as by area, and the country's most populous municipality.[a] It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshu. Yokohama is also the major economic, cultural, and commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area along the Keihin Industrial Zone. | ||||||
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| 679．Kawasaki, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Kawasaki[a], officially Kawasaki City[b], is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, one of the main cities of the Greater Tokyo Area and Keihin Industrial Area. It is the second most populated city in Kanagawa Prefecture after Yokohama, and the eighth most populated city in Japan (including the Tokyo Metropolitan Area).[1] | ||||||
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| 680．Yokosuka | ||||||
| Yokosuka (横須賀市, Yokosuka-shi; pronounced [jokosɯ̥ka]) is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2024[update], the city has a population of 373,797, and a population density of 3,708 inhabitants per square kilometre (9,600/sq mi).[1] The total area is 100.7 km2 (38.9 sq mi). Yokosuka is the 11th-most populous city in the Greater Tokyo Area, and the 12th in the Kantō region. The city is home to United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka. | ||||||
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| 681．Hiratsuka | ||||||
| Hiratsuka (平塚市, Hiratsuka-shi) is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 257,316 and a population density of 3800 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 67.88 square kilometres (26.21 sq mi).[2] Hiratsuka is located in the Shōnan area on the right bank (west side) of the Sagami River, almost in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture, and faces Sagami Bay to the south. The area from the Sagami River to the Kaname River is a plain to the northern end of the city area, and the urban area extends to the south. The west side of the Kaname River is a hilly area that is part of the Oiso Hills, and there is a lot of greenery. It is approximately midway between Tokyo and Mount Fuji. | ||||||
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| 682．Kamakura | ||||||
| Kamakura (鎌倉, Kamakura; [kamakɯɾa] ⓘ), officially Kamakura City (鎌倉市, Kamakura-shi), is a city of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. It is located in the Kanto region on the island of Honshu. The city has an estimated population of 172,929 (1 September 2020) and a population density of 4,359 people per km2 over the total area of 39.67 km2 (15.32 sq mi). Kamakura was designated as a city on 3 November 1939. | ||||||
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| 683．Fujisawa, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Fujisawa (藤沢市, Fujisawa-shi) is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 439,728 and a population density of 6300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 69.57 square kilometres (26.86 sq mi). Fujisawa is in the south-central part of Kanagawa Prefecture. It faces Sagami Bay of the Pacific Ocean. The northern part of the city is on the Sagamino plateau while the southern part is abutted on the Shonan Beach. | ||||||
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| 684．Odawara | ||||||
| Odawara (小田原市, Odawara-shi) is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 185,027 and a population density of 1,700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 113.79 square kilometres (43.93 sq mi). Odawara lies in the Ashigara Plains, in the far western portion of Kanagawa Prefecture at the southwestern tip of the Kantō region. It is bordered by the Hakone Mountains to the north and west, the Sakawa River to the east, and Sagami Bay of the Pacific Ocean to the south. | ||||||
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| 685．Chigasaki, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Chigasaki (茅ヶ崎市, Chigasaki-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 242,798 and a population density of 6800 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 35.71 square kilometres (13.79 sq mi). The city is located on the eastern bank of the Sagami River in south-central Kanagawa Prefecture, facing Sagami Bay on the Pacific Ocean to the south. The Hikiji River flows through part of the city. | ||||||
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| 686．Zushi, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Zushi (逗子市, Zushi-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [dzɯꜜ.ɕi, dzɯ.ɕi̥ꜜ.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of June 2012, the city has an estimated population of 58,087, and a population density of 3,350 per km². The total area is 17.34 km2 (6.70 sq mi). Zushi is located at the head of Miura Peninsula, facing Sagami Bay on the Pacific Ocean. The city is built on an alluvial plain formed by the Tagoe River (田越川) and surrounded by low, steep hills.[2] | ||||||
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| 687．Sagamihara | ||||||
| agamihara (相模原市, Sagamihara-shi) is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of May 1, 2021, the city has an estimated population of 723,470, with 334,812 households,[1] and a population density of 1,220 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 328.91 square kilometres (126.99 sq mi).[2] Sagamihara is the third-most-populous city in the prefecture, after Yokohama and Kawasaki, and the fifth most populous suburb of the Greater Tokyo Area. Its northern neighbor is Machida, with which a cross-prefectural merger has been proposed.[3] | ||||||
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| 688．Miura, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Miura (三浦市, Miura-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the city had an estimated population of 44,132, with 17,473 households,[1] and a population density of 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi). The total area is 32.05 km2 (12.37 sq mi). The area of modern Miura has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Archaeologists have uncovered numerous remains from the Japanese paleolithic, Jōmon and Yayoi periods. From the late Heian period through the end of the Sengoku period, the area was ruled by the Miura clan, until they were annihilated by the rival Hojo clan. The local inlet of Aburatsubo is said to be named for this event. | ||||||
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| 689．Hadano, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Hadano (秦野市, Hadano-shi) is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 163,787 and a population density of 1600 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 103.76 square kilometres (40.06 sq mi).[2] Hadano is located in the foothills of the Tanzawa Mountains in west-central Kanagawa Prefecture and is approximately 12.8 kilometers north-to-south by 13.6 kilometers east-to west. About half of the city area is within the borders of the Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 690．Atsugi | ||||||
| Atsugi (厚木市, Atsugi-shi) is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 223,960 and a population density of 2400 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 93.83 square kilometres (36.23 sq mi). While the name "Atsugi" is often associated with the United States Navy base named Naval Air Facility Atsugi, the base is actually not in Atsugi, but straddles the border between the nearby cities of Ayase and Yamato. | ||||||
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| 691．Yamato, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Yamato (大和市, Yamato-shi) is a city located in central Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 244,113 and a population density of 9000 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 27.09 km2 (10.46 sq mi).[2] Yamato is located approximately 40 to 50 kilometers from central Tokyo and 20 kilometers from central Yokohama. It measures 3.22 kilometers from east-to-west by 9.79 kilometers north-to-south, and is thus long and narrow orientated from north-to-south. It is located on the Sagamino Plateau (Sagamino Plateau) and has a gently sloping terrain from north to south. The height difference is 38 meters, but there are almost no hills. The highest point in the city is 90 meters above sea level at the site of the Shimotsuruma Asama Shrine, and the lowest point is 30 meters above sea level. | ||||||
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| 692．Isehara, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Isehara (伊勢原市, Isehara-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 101,415 and a population density of 1800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 55.56 square kilometres (21.45 sq mi).[2] Isehara is located in the hilly center of Kanagawa Prefecture. A large portion of the city is within the Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 693．Ebina, Kanagawa | ||||||
| bina (海老名市, Ebina-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.[1]As of 1 October 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 141,276 and a population density of 5300 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 26.69 square kilometres (10.31 sq mi).[3] bina is located approximately 50 kilometers from central Tokyo and 20 kilometers from Yokohama. The city is roughly rectangular, 8.7 kilometers north-to-south by 6.15 kilometers east-to-west, with an elevation of 11 to 84 meters above sea level. It is in the middle of the Sagami Plain, part of western Kantō Plain. The city sits on the eastern bank of the Sagami River, and the Hikiji River flows through part of the city. The Tōmei Expressway cuts across the southern end of the city.[1] | ||||||
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| 694．Zama, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Zama (座間市, Zama-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2021[update], it had an estimated population of 130,667 and a population density of 7,400 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 17.58 square kilometres (6.79 sq mi). The city hosts the United States Army Camp Zama base. | ||||||
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| 695．Minamiashigara, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Minamiashigara (南足柄市, Minamiashigara-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 40,947 and a population density of 530 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 77.12 square kilometres (29.78 sq mi).[2] Minamiashigara is located in the mountainous west of Kanagawa Prefecture, with most of the city located within either the Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park or the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. | ||||||
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| 696．Ayase, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Ayase (綾瀬市, Ayase-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 83,709 and a population density of 3800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 22.28 km2 (8.60 sq mi). Ayase is in the plains of north-central Kanagawa Prefecture along the banks of the Sagami River. The Hikiji River flows through part of the city. More than 18% of the city is occupied by the Naval Air Facility Atsugi (equivalent to about 78% of the total area of the base). | ||||||
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| 697．Hayama, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Hayama (葉山町, Hayama-machi) is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, on central Honshū, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 32,961 and a population density of 1900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 17.06 square kilometres (6.59 sq mi). Since 1894, the Japanese Imperial Family has maintained a residence in Hayama, the seaside Hayama Imperial Villa.[2] | ||||||
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| 698．Samukawa | ||||||
| amukawa (寒川町, Samukawa-machi) is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 48,679 and a population density of 3600 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 13.42 square kilometres (5.18 sq mi). amukawa is located in the flatlands of central Kanagawa Prefecture. The Sagami River passes through the town. | ||||||
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| 699．Ōiso | ||||||
| Ōiso (大磯町, Ōiso-machi) is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 31,262 and a population density of 1820 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 17.18 square kilometres (6.63 sq mi). Ōiso is located on the coastline of central Kanagawa Prefecture, facing Sagami Bay of the Pacific Ocean. The area is generally hilly, rising to Mount Koma (168 metres) in the northwest of the centre of town. The coastline of Ōiso is sandy and is regarded as the western end of the Shōnan area. Ōiso remains a popular beach resort and holiday spot for residents of Tokyo. | ||||||
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| 700．Ninomiya, Kanagawa | ||||||
| inomiya (二宮町, Ninomiya-machi) is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 26,968 and a population density of 2970 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 9.08 square kilometres (3.51 sq mi). inomiya is located on the coast of west-central Kanagawa Prefecture, bordered to the south by Sagami Bay of the Pacific Ocean. In the north, a gentle range of hills called the Oiso Hills extends from east to west. The Kuzugawa River runs through the central part of the town, and the Nakamura River (called the Oshikiri River near the mouth of the river) runs through the western part. | ||||||
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| 701．Nakai, Kanagawa | ||||||
| akai (中井町, Nakai-machi) is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,155 and a population density of 460 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 20.02 square kilometres (7.73 sq mi). akai is located in the southwestern part of Kanagawa prefecture, at the eastern end of Ashigarakami district. One-third of the town area in the northwestern part of the Oiso Hills is forest, all of which is privately owned, with agricultural land and the town located along the river between the hills. The Nakamura River runs through the town in the west and the Kuzugawa River runs through the town in the east. Due to the landslide caused by the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, the river in the north was blocked and Lake Shinsei. In the southwestern part of the town are hills of about 200 to 300 meters, and the slopes are dotted with mandarin orange fields. | ||||||
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| 702．Ōi, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Ōi (大井町, Ōi-machi) is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 17,313 and a population density of 1201 persons per km2.[1][2] The total area of the town is 14.41 square kilometres (5.56 sq mi). Ōi is located in hilly southwestern Kanagawa Prefecture, bordering on the Tanzawa Mountains. The Sakawa River runs through the western end of the town. The Oiso Hills stretch from the northeastern and eastern part of the town, andthe area from the center to the south of the town is flat. The Sakawa Weir (aqueduct), which is a diversion of the Sakawa River, flows through the central portion of the town to join the Kikugawa River that flows towards Odawara to the south. The flat lands are mostly paddy fields, and 10% of the town area and more than 30% of the cultivated land area are paddy fields. In addition, fruit trees such as mandarin oranges are also cultivated in the hills. | ||||||
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| 703．Matsuda, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Matsuda (松田町, Matsuda-machi) is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,971 and a population density of 237,6 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 37.75 square kilometres (14.58 sq mi). Matsuda is located in hilly western Kanagawa Prefecture. The Sakawa River, Kawaoto River, Nakatsu River and their tributaries form the outline of the town. In the north, the 1,200m-class high peaks of the Nishi-Tanzawa Mountains, with parts of the town within the borders of the Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 704．Yamakita, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Yamakita (山北町, Yamakita-machi) is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,468 and a population density of 42,1 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 224.70 square kilometres (86.76 sq mi). Yamakita is located in the mountainous western portion of Kanagawa Prefecture, bordering Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures. Much of the town is within the boundaries of the Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park. Yamakita is approximately 50 kilometers west of Yokohama. Lake Tanzawa is located in the center of the town. | ||||||
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| 705．Kaisei, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Kaisei (開成町, Kaisei-machi) is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,335 and a population density of 2800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 6.56 square kilometres (2.53 sq mi). It is the smallest municipality in Kanagawa Prefecture in terms of area. | ||||||
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| 706．Hakone | ||||||
| Hakone (箱根町, Hakone-machi) is a town in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town had a population of 10,965,[1][2] and total area of 92.82 km2 (35.84 sq mi). Hakone is a notable spa town and a popular tourist destination due to its many hot springs being within view of nearby Mount Fuji, the most visited mountain in Japan. | ||||||
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| 707．Manazuru, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Manazuru (真鶴町, Manazuru-machi) is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,949 and a population density of 1000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 7.02 square kilometres (2.71 sq mi). Located in the southeast of Mount Hakone, the consists of the small Manazuru Peninsula, which extends into Sagami Bay from the southeast to the northwest, sandwiched between Odawara City in the north and Yugawara Town in the south. The Manazuru Peninsula is a lava plateau with a steep coast and The town area is generally rugged with few flat areas. The urban area is at the base of the peninsula, with Manazuru Station to the northwest, Iwa Fishing Port and Iwo Beach to the east, and Manazuru Port to the southeast. There are many quarries in the mountains north of the city. Mandarin oranges are cultivated in the hills along the northern coast. The northwestern part of the town is part of a mountainous area that extends to the outer ring of the Hakone volcano. The town is within the Manazuru Hantō Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 708．Yugawara | ||||||
| Yugawara (湯河原町, Yugawara-machi) is a town located in Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 23,267 and a population density of 570 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 40.99 square kilometres (15.83 sq mi). Yugawara is located in the far southwestern corner of the prefecture. The center of the town is located in the lowlands between the southern foot of Mount Hakone and the Sagami Bay. Much of the terrain formed by an eroded Quaternary volcano. In the northeast, bordering Manazuru Town, are gentle foothills where residential areas and mandarin orange fields coexist. In the south, hot spring resorts and residential areas are clustered along the north side of the Chitose River. The coastline has a sandy beach with a length of about 700 meters, which is crowded with swimmers in the summer. | ||||||
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| 709．Aikawa, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Aikawa (愛川町, Aikawa-machi) is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 39,763 and a population density of 1200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 34.29 square kilometres (13.24 sq mi). Aikawa is located in the foothills of northern Kanagawa Prefecture. The Nakatsu River, a tributary of the Sagami River, flows through. A portion of the Tanzawa Mountains can be found in the western part of the town. Miyagase Dam, a major source of hydroelectric power, is situated on the Nakatsu River. The highest mountain in Aikawa is Mount Takatori. | ||||||
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| 710．Kiyokawa, Kanagawa | ||||||
| Kiyokawa (清川村, Kiyokawa-mura) is a village located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,912 and a population density of 40,8 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 71.29 square kilometres (27.53 sq mi). Kiyokawa is located in the foothills of northwestern Kanagawa Prefecture. Much of the village is in the Tanzawa Mountains. The village area is shaped like an upward triangle, and is roughly divided into the Miyagase district (former Miyagase village) in the north and the Susugaya district (former Susugaya village) in the south. The main population center and village hall are in the Susugaya area. The Miyagase Dam, which boasts one of the largest water storage capacity in the Kanto region, is in the Miyagase area, and as a result of the creation of the reservoir, most of the inhabitants of the Miyagase area were forced to relocated to neighboring Atsugi. | ||||||
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| 711．Niigata (city) | ||||||
| iigata (新潟市, Niigata-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [niː.ɡa.ta, -taꜜ.ɕi, niː.ŋa-][2]) is a city located in the northern part of Niigata Prefecture (Kaetsu area [ja]). It is the capital and the most populous city of Niigata Prefecture, and one of the cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, located in the Chūbu region of Japan. It is the most populous city on the west coast of Honshu, and the second most populous city in the Chūbu region after Nagoya. It faces the Sea of Japan and Sado Island. As of 1 September 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 779,049, and a population density of 1,072 persons per km2. The total area is 726.45 square kilometres (280.48 sq mi). Greater Niigata, the Niigata Metropolitan Employment Area, has a GDP of US$43.3 billion as of 2010.[3][4] | ||||||
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| 712．Nagaoka, Niigata | ||||||
| agaoka (長岡市, Nagaoka-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is the second largest city in the prefecture, after the capital city of Niigata. As of 4 August 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 264,611 in 109,283 households[1] and a population density of 300 inhabitants per square kilometre (780/sq mi). The total area of the city was 891.06 square kilometres (344.04 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 713．Sanjō, Niigata | ||||||
| anjō (三条市, Sanjō-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 95,706 in 36,201 households,[1] and a population density of 222 persons per km². The total area of the city was 431.97 square kilometres (166.78 sq mi). anjō is located in an inland region of north-central Niigata Prefecture. It is about 2 hours from Tokyo via the Jōetsu Shinkansen or 4 hours on the Kan-Etsu Expressway and Hokuriku Expressway. The Shinano River flows through the west of it from south to north and the Ikarashi-gawa River flows through the centre of the urbanised area. | ||||||
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| 714．Kashiwazaki, Niigata | ||||||
| Kashiwazaki (柏崎市, Kashiwazaki-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of November 30, 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 81,836 in 34,883 households,[1] and a population density of 187 persons per km². The total area of the city was 442.03 square kilometres (170.67 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 715．Shibata, Niigata | ||||||
| hibata (新発田市, Shibata-shi) is a city in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 96,236 in 37,017 households,[1] and a population density of 179 persons per km². The total area of the city was 533.10 square kilometres (205.83 sq mi).[2] hibata is located in a mostly inland region of north-central Niigata Prefecture on the northern end of the Echigo Plain, with a small shoreline of the Sea of Japan. | ||||||
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| 716．Ojiya, Niigata | ||||||
| Ojiya (小千谷市, Ojiya-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 34,704 in 12,758 households,[1] and a population density of 224 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 155.19 square kilometres (59.92 sq mi). Ojiya is located in an inland region of central Niigata Prefecture at the southern end of the Echigo Plain. The Shinano River flows through the city. The area has very heavy snow in winter. | ||||||
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| 717．Kamo, Niigata | ||||||
| Kamo (加茂市, Kamo-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 25,971 in 10,270 households,[1] and a population density of 194 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 133.72 square kilometres (51.63 sq mi). Kamo is located in an inland region of north-central Niigata Prefecture. As the city name implies, the Kamo River flows through the city. The highest elevation is the summit of Mount Awagatake at 1292 meters. The city is located roughly halfway between the two larger cities of Nagaoka and Niigata. | ||||||
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| 718．Tōkamachi | ||||||
| Tōkamachi (十日町市, Tōkamachi-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 28,728 in 19,823 households,[2] and a population density of 86.3 persons per km². The total area of the city was 590.39 square kilometres (227.95 sq mi), although some borders of the city are not well defined. Tōkamachi derives its name from the fact that a market was held every tenth day of the month. Similarly, the nearby former town of Muikamachi had its own local market held on days ending in six each month.[3] | ||||||
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| 719．Mitsuke | ||||||
| Mitsuke (見附市, Mitsuke-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 39,908 in 15,139 households,[1] and a population density of 510 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 77.01 square kilometres (29.73 sq mi), making it the smallest city in Niigata Prefecture in terms of area. | ||||||
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| 720．Murakami, Niigata | ||||||
| Murakami (村上市, Murakami-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 58,300 in 22,594 households,[1] and a population density of 50 persons per km². The total area of the city was 1,174.26 square kilometres (453.38 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 721．Tsubame, Niigata | ||||||
| Tsubame (燕市, Tsubame-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 77,382 in 29,406 households,[1] and a population density of 697 persons per km². The total area of the city was 110.96 km2 (42.84 sq mi). Tsubame is located in the coastal plains of central Niigata Prefecture, but does not have a coastline on the Sea of Japan. The Shinano River flows through the city. | ||||||
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| 722．Itoigawa | ||||||
| Itoigawa (糸魚川市, Itoigawa-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 38,224 living in 17,028 households, and a population density of 51 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 746.24 square kilometres (288.12 sq mi).[1] | ||||||
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| 723．Myōkō, Niigata | ||||||
| Myōkō (妙高市, Myōkō-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,374 in 12,408 households, and a population density of 70 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 445.63 square kilometres (172.06 sq mi). Myōkō is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).[2] | ||||||
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| 724．Gosen, Niigata | ||||||
| Gosen (五泉市, Gosen-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 11 September 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 45,916 in 19,086 households,[1] and a population density of 138 persons per km². The total area of the city is 351.91 square kilometres (135.87 sq mi).[2] Gosen is located in an inland region of north-central Niigata Prefecture. The Agano River flows through the city. | ||||||
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| 725．Jōetsu, Niigata | ||||||
| Jōetsu (上越市, Jōetsu-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 189,430, in 76,461 households[1] with a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 973.81 square kilometres (375.99 sq mi). Jōetsu borders the Sea of Japan and is renowned for its abundance of snow, the annual cherry-blossom festival, sake and Koshihikari rice. | ||||||
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| 726．Agano, Niigata | ||||||
| Agano (阿賀野市, Agano-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 41,204 in 14,417 households,[1] and a population density of 214 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 192.74 square kilometres (74.42 sq mi).[2] Agano is located in an inland region of north-central Niigata Prefecture. As the city name implies, the Agano River flows through the west side of the city. The highest elevation is the summit of Mount Gozu at 912 meters. Approximately one third of the city area is covered in mountains and forests, and slightly over one third is farmland. | ||||||
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| 727．Sado, Niigata | ||||||
| ado (佐渡市, Sado-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜ.do, sa.doꜜ.ɕi][1]) is a city located on Sado Island (佐渡島, Sado(ga)shima) in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Since 2004, the city has comprised the entire island, although not all of its total area is urbanized. Sado is the sixth largest island of Japan in area following the four main islands and Okinawa Island (excluding the Northern Territories). As of June 1, 2023, the city has an estimated population of 48,195 and a population density of 56.3 inhabitants per square kilometre (146/sq mi). The total area is 855.69 square kilometres (330.38 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 728．Uonuma | ||||||
| Uonuma (魚沼市, Uonuma-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 35,027 in 13,289 households,[1] and a population density of 37 persons per km2. Its total area is 946.76 square kilometres (365.55 sq mi). The city is famous for its koshihikari rice, which commands a premium in the Japanese market. | ||||||
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| 729．Minamiuonuma | ||||||
| Minamiuonuma (南魚沼市, Minamiuonuma-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 55,354 with 20,047 households,[2] and a population density of 96.1 persons per km2. Its total area was 584.55 square kilometres (225.70 sq mi). Minamiuonuma is situated in a valley in a mountainous region of Niigata Prefecture, located on Honshu, Japan's largest and most centralised island. Dotted with ski lodges and other winter activity facilities, the city is in a region known as "Snow Country"; indeed, Minamiuonuma sits at an average elevation of around 617 m (2,024 ft) above sea level,[3] creating a wintry climate in the coldest months of the year. The city sits just between Mount Sakado to the southeast, which measures 634 m (2,080 ft) tall, and Masugata Yama, measuring some 747 m (2,450 ft) above sea level, to the northwest.[4] The highest peaks in the area reach well over 1600 m (5,249 ft), and some measure as high as 2000 m (approx. 6,700 ft).[5] | ||||||
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| 730．Tainai | ||||||
| Tainai (胎内市, Tainai-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 28,495 in 10,821 households,[1] and a population density of 110 persons per km2 (288/sq mi). The total area of the city was 264.89 square kilometres (102.27 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 731．Seirō, Niigata | ||||||
| eirō (聖籠町, Seirō-machi) is a town located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,025 in 4715 households,[1] and a population density of 373 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 37.58 square kilometres (14.51 sq mi). eirō is located in central Niigata Prefecture, sandwiched between the cities of Niigata and Shibata, with a small coastline on the Sea of Japan. | ||||||
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| 732．Yahiko, Niigata | ||||||
| Yahiko (弥彦村, Yahiko-mura) is a village located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 7,824, and a population density of 311 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 25.17 square kilometres (9.72 sq mi). Yahiko is located in a coastal region of central Niigata Prefecture, but is not on the coast. Yahiko lies on the south side of Mount Yahiko. This mountain and nearby Mount Kakuda, stand alone on the Sea of Japan coast not far from Niigata City. Yahiko has one of the oldest family owned hotels in Niigata prefecture called Yamamotokan. | ||||||
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| 733．Tagami, Niigata | ||||||
| Tagami (田上町, Tagami-machi) is a town located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,481 across 4,203 households[1] and a population density of 362 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 31.71 square kilometres (12.24 sq mi). Tagami is located in central Niigata Prefecture, bordered by the city of Niigata to the north. The Shinano River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 734．Aga, Niigata | ||||||
| Aga (阿賀町, Aga-machi) is a town in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,386 in 4490 households, and a population density of 11 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 952.89 square kilometres (367.91 sq mi). Aga is in northeastern Niigata Prefecture. Covering 6.8% in area of the entire prefecture, Aga is the third largest municipality in Niigata after Jōetsu and Murakami. The Agano River and its tributary, the Tokonami River, flow through the center of the town. | ||||||
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| 735．Izumozaki | ||||||
| Izumozaki (出雲崎町, Izumozaki-machi) is a town located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,190, and a population density of 94.4 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 44.38 square kilometres (17.14 sq mi). Izumozaki is located in a coastal region of central Niigata Prefecture bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west. | ||||||
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| 736．Yuzawa, Niigata | ||||||
| Yuzawa (湯沢町, Yuzawa-machi) is a town located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,926, and a population density of 22.2 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 357.29 square kilometres (137.95 sq mi). The town is famous for its hot springs. | ||||||
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| 737．Tsunan | ||||||
| Tsunan (津南町, Tsunan-machi) is a town located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,349 in 3480 households,[1] and a population density of 54.2 persons per km². The total area of the town was 170.21 square kilometres (65.72 sq mi). Tsunan is located in southwestern Niigata Prefecture, in a mountainous area bordering northern Nagano Prefecture. The town is located on a river terrace of the Shinano River with the town hall at an elevation of 241 meters; however, much of the town area is mountainous, with Mount Naeba (2143 meters) partly located within the town limits. Due to its geographical location between the Sea of Japan and the surrounding Japanese Alps, it has one of the highest annual snowfalls in Japan. There are numerous ski resorts within the region. | ||||||
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| 738．Kariwa | ||||||
| Kariwa (刈羽村, Kariwa-mura) is a village located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,578 in 1613 households,[1] and a population density of 174 persons per km². The total area of the village was 26.27 square kilometres (10.14 sq mi). Kariwa is located in central Niigata Prefecture, sandwiched between the cities of Nagaoka and Kashiwazaki, and consists of two discontinuous areas. Kariwa is located near the Sea of Japan but has no coastline. It takes over 3 hours to reach Tokyo by train (using local trains and Jōetsu Shinkansen from Nagaoka), or by car on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. | ||||||
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| 739．Sekikawa | ||||||
| ekikawa (関川村, Sekikawa-mura) is a village located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019, the village had an estimated population of 5,291 in 1920 households,[1] and a population density of 17.7 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 299.61 square kilometres (115.68 sq mi). ekikawa is located in mountainous northeastern Niigata Prefecture, bordered by Yamagata Prefecture to the east. | ||||||
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| 740．Awashimaura | ||||||
| Awashimaura (粟島浦村, Awashimaura-mura) is a village located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 353, and a population density of 36.1 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 9.78 square kilometres (3.78 sq mi). The village is located on Awashima Island, located in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Murakami, Niigata, to which it is connected by ferry. | ||||||
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| 741．Toyama (city) | ||||||
| Toyama (富山市, Toyama-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [toꜜ.ja.ma, to.ja.maꜜ.ɕi][2]) is the capital city of Toyama Prefecture, Japan, located on the coast of the Sea of Japan in the Chūbu region on central Honshū, about 200 km (120 mi) north of the city of Nagoya and 300 km (190 mi) northwest of Tokyo. As of 1 September 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 402,015 in 188,064 households,[3]and a population density of 323 persons per km2. Its total area was 1,241.77 square kilometres (479.45 sq mi). The city has been designated an environmental model city by the national government for its efforts to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. | ||||||
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| 742．Takaoka, Toyama | ||||||
| Takaoka (高岡市, Takaoka-shi) is a city in the northwestern portion of Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Takaoka has the second largest population after Toyama City, and the city is a center of western Toyama Prefecture (Gosei[a]). As of 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 173,086 in 68,350 households and a population density of 819 persons per km2. Its total area was 209.57 square kilometres (80.92 sq mi).[1] | ||||||
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| 743．Uozu, Toyama | ||||||
| Uozu (魚津市, Uozu-shi) is a city in the eastern part of Toyama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 42,224 in 16,811 households[1] and a population density of 210 persons per km2. Its total area was 200.61 square kilometres (77.46 sq mi).[2] Uozu lies in between Namerikawa and Kurobe, stretching from Toyama Bay and the Sea of Japan in the northwest to tall mountain ranges in the southeast. The highest mountains in Uozu are Sougadake and Kekachiyama, and the highest elevation in Uozu is 2,414 m. Several rapid rivers run through Uozu; from east to west, they are the Fuse River, the Katakai River, the Kado River, and the Hayatsuki River. Much of the area is a dispersed settlement typical of this region of Japan. | ||||||
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| 744．Himi, Toyama | ||||||
| Himi (氷見市, Himi-shi) is a city in western Toyama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,275 in 17,632 households,[1] and a population density of 210 persons per km2. Its total area is 230.56 square kilometres (89.02 sq mi). Himi is known primarily for its commercial fishing industry. The city was founded on August 1, 1952. | ||||||
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| 745．Namerikawa, Toyama | ||||||
| amerikawa (滑川市, Namerikawa-shi) is a city in eastern Toyama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,728[2] in 12,372 households [3] and a population density of 605 persons per km2. Its total area was 54.63 square kilometres (21.09 sq mi). The coast of Namerikawa is the habitat of the world famous glowing firefly squid (ほたるいか, hotaru-ika), which surface yearly in a phenomenon; thus, the waters of Namerikawa have been designated a Special Natural Monument by the Japanese government. The city was founded on March 1, 1954. | ||||||
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| 746．Kurobe, Toyama | ||||||
| Kurobe (黒部市, Kurobe-shi) is a city in Toyama Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 February 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 41,564 in 15,387 households and a population density of 95.8 persons per km2.[1] Its total area was 426.31 square kilometres (164.60 sq mi).[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 747．Tonami, Toyama | ||||||
| Tonami (砺波市, Tonami-shi) is a city in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,659 in 16,739 households [1] and a population density of 384 persons per km2. Its total area was 127.03 square kilometres (49.05 sq mi).[2] Tonami is located in the Tonami plains of western Toyama Prefecture. Much of the area is a dispersed settlement typical of this region of Japan. | ||||||
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| 748．Oyabe, Toyama | ||||||
| Oyabe (小矢部市, Oyabe-shi) is a city in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 30,328 in 10,331 households.[1] and a population density of 230 persons per km2. Its total area was 134.07 square kilometres (51.76 sq mi).[citation needed] Oyabe is in the Tonami flatlands of far western Toyama Prefecture, and is bordered by Ishikawa Prefecture to the west. Much of the area is a dispersed settlement typical of this region of Japan. Oyabe has a humid continental climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by mild summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Oyabe is 14.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2454 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.7 °C, and lowest in January, at around 2.7 °C.[2] | ||||||
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| 749．Nanto, Toyama | ||||||
| anto (南砺市, Nanto-shi) is a city in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It is in a mountainous area in the south-west corner of the prefecture just north of Gifu Prefecture. It is home to the Gokayama UNESCO World Heritage site. As of 28 February 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 51,669 in 17,761 households[1] and a population density of 75.8 persons per km2. Its total area is 668.64 square kilometres (258.16 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 750．Imizu | ||||||
| Imizu (射水市, Imizu-shi) is a city located in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 93,447 in 37,734 households[1] and a population density of 850 persons per km². Its total area was 109.43 square kilometres (42.25 sq mi). Imizu is located in the Tonami plains of western Toyama Prefecture, with a coastline on the Sea of Japan to the north. Much of the area is a dispersed settlement typical of this region of Japan. Himi has a humid continental climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by mild summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Imizu is 14.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2380 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.5 °C, and lowest in January, at around 2.7 °C.[2] | ||||||
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| 751．Funahashi | ||||||
| Funahashi (舟橋村, Funahashi-mura) is a village located in Nakaniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,304 in 1195 households[1] and a population density of 952 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,470/sq mi). The total area of the town was 3.47 square kilometres (1.34 sq mi), making it the smallest municipality in Japan in terms of area .[2] | ||||||
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| 752．Kamiichi, Toyama | ||||||
| Kamiichi (上市町, Kamiichi-machi) is a town located in Nakaniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,827 in 7958 households [1] and a population density of 88 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 236.71 square kilometres (91.39 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 753．Tateyama, Toyama | ||||||
| Tateyama (立山町, Tateyama-machi) is a town located in Nakaniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture, Japan.As of 1 October 2016[update], the town had an estimated population of 26,212 in 9452 households [1] and a population density of 85 persons per km². The total area of the town was 307.29 square kilometres (118.65 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 754．Nyūzen | ||||||
| yūzen (入善町, Nyūzen-machi) is a town in Shimoniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 25,007 in 8,970 households [1] and a population density of 350 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 71.25 square kilometres (27.51 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 755．Asahi, Toyama | ||||||
| Asahi (朝日町, Asahi-machi) is a town located in Shimoniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,574 and a population density of 51.1 persons per km2. Its total area was 226.30 square kilometres (87.37 sq mi). The town claims to be the birthplace of beach volleyball[citation needed]. | ||||||
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In Ishikawa Prefecture
| 756．Kanazawa | ||||||
| Kanazawa (金沢市, Kanazawa-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ka.naꜜ.(d)za.wa, ka.na.(d)za.waꜜ.ɕi][1]) is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan. As of 1 January 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 466,029 in 203,271 households, and a population density of 990 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city was 468.64 square kilometres (180.94 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 757．Nanao, Ishikawa | ||||||
| anao (七尾市, Nanao-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,660 people in 21,809 households.[1] The total area of the city was 318.32 square kilometres (122.90 sq mi). Nanao is the fifth largest city by population in Ishikawa, behind Kanazawa, Hakusan, Komatsu, and Kaga. | ||||||
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| 758．Komatsu, Ishikawa | ||||||
| Komatsu (小松市, Komatsu-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 108,509 in 42,664 households,[1] and a population density of 290 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 371.05 square kilometres (143.26 sq mi). Komatsu is located in southwestern Ishikawa Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Japan and is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the east and Fukui Prefecture to the south. It is located about an hour driving distance southwest from Kanazawa (the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture). | ||||||
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| 759．Wajima, Ishikawa | ||||||
| ajima (輪島市, Wajima-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,698 in 12,768 households, and a population density of 65 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 426.32 square kilometres (164.60 sq mi). ajima occupies the northwestern coast of Noto Peninsula and is bordered by the Sea of Japan on the north and west. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Noto Hantō Quasi-National Park. The island of Hegurajima, located 47 kilometers from the north coast of Noto Peninsula is administratively part of the city of Wajima. | ||||||
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| 760．Suzu, Ishikawa | ||||||
| uzu (珠洲市, Suzu-shi) is a city located in northern Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 13,531 in 6013 households, and a population density of 54.6 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 247.20 square kilometres (95.44 sq mi). uzu is thought to have been named after Suzu Shrine, an ancient Shinto shrine located in the Awazu area of the city. The name "Suzu" appears in Nara period records; however, the kanji for Suzu (珠洲) is not thought to have been in use until the early Wadō era (713 AD).[2] There is also the theory that the name originates from the Ainu language, as with several other place names in the Noto area. | ||||||
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| 761．Kaga, Ishikawa | ||||||
| Kaga (加賀市, Kaga-shi) is a city located in southwestern Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 67,793 in 29054 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 305.87 square kilometres (118.10 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 762．Hakui, Ishikawa | ||||||
| Hakui (羽咋市, Hakui-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 22,052 in 8566 households, and a population density of 270 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city was 81.85 square kilometres (31.60 sq mi). Hakui occupies the southwestern neck of Noto Peninsula and is bordered by the Sea of Japan on west, and Toyama Prefecture to the east. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Noto Hantō Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 763．Kahoku, Ishikawa | ||||||
| Kahoku (かほく市, Kahoku-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 35,188 in 12787 households, and a population density of 550 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 64.44 square kilometres (24.88 sq mi). Kahoku is located in central Ishikawa Prefecture. It is approximately 20 km north of the capital of, Kanazawa, or thirty minutes by train. Kahoku lies between the Sea of Japan to the west, the town of Hōdatsushimizu to the north, the town of Tsubata to the east and the town of Uchinada to the south. Geographically from the east to west, Kahoku is composed of a mountainous region, a hilly region, a terrace region, a lowland region and then a coastal region. In the northern part of town the Ōmi River flows into the Sea of Japan and in the southern area, the Unoke River flows into the Kahoku Lagoon which marks the southernmost part of Kahoku. | ||||||
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| 764．Hakusan, Ishikawa | ||||||
| Hakusan (白山市, Hakusan-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 113,375 in 43246 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city was 754.93 square kilometres (291.48 sq mi). It is the second-most populous city in Ishikawa Prefecture after Kanazawa. | ||||||
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| 765．Nomi, Ishikawa | ||||||
| omi (能美市, Nomi-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 50,132 in 18,585 households, and a population density of 600 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 84.14 square kilometres (32.49 sq mi). omi is located in southwestern Ishikawa Prefecture and is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the east. | ||||||
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| 766．Kawakita, Ishikawa | ||||||
| Kawakita (川北町, Kawakita-machi) is a town located in Nomi District, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,282 in 1939 households, and a population density of 430 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 14.64 square kilometres (5.65 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 767．Nonoichi, Ishikawa | ||||||
| onoichi (野々市市, Nonoichi-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2014[update], the city had an estimated population of 54,112 in 25,381 households, and a population density of 4,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 13.56 square kilometres (5.24 sq mi). onoichi is in central Ishikawa Prefecture, sandwiched between the geographically much larger cities of Kanazawa and Hakusan. The city is located on flatlands on the fertile floodplain of the Tedori River | ||||||
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| 768．Tsubata, Ishikawa | ||||||
| Tsubata (津幡町, Tsubata-machi) is a town located in Kahoku District, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 37,694 in 13,873 households, and a population density of 430 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 110.59 square kilometres (42.70 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 769．Uchinada, Ishikawa | ||||||
| Uchinada (内灘町, Uchinada-machi) is a town located in Kahoku District, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 26,811 in 10783 households, and a population density of 1300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 20.33 square kilometres (7.85 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 770．Shika, Ishikawa | ||||||
| hika (志賀町, Shika-machi) is a town located in Hakui District, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,845 in 8090 households, and a population density of 84 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 246.76 square kilometres (95.27 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 771．Hōdatsushimizu, Ishikawa | ||||||
| Hōdatsushimizu (宝達志水町, Hōdatsushimizu-chō) is a town located in Hakui District, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,418 in 4962 households, and a population density of 84 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 111.52 square kilometres (43.06 sq mi). In 2013, the Food and Agriculture Organization recognised Hōdatsushimizu under its Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) programme as a sustainable agricultural model. | ||||||
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| 772．Anamizu, Ishikawa | ||||||
| Anamizu (穴水町, Anamizu-machi) is a town located in Hōsu District (formerly Fugeshi District), Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,782 in 3,653 households, and a population density of 42 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 183.21 square kilometres (70.74 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 773．Noto, Ishikawa | ||||||
| oto (能登町, Noto-chō) is a town located in Hōsu District (formerly Fugeshi District), Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,687 in 7,689 households, and a population density of 65 persons per km2.[1][2] The total area of the town was 273.27 square kilometres (105.51 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 774．Fukui (city) | ||||||
| Fukui (福井市, Fukui-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɸɯ̥.kɯꜜ(.)i, ɸɯ̥.kɯ(.)i, ɸɯ̥.kɯ.iꜜ.ɕi, ɸɯ̥.kɯꜜi.ɕi][1]) is the capital city of Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 255,332 in 107,553 households.[2] Its total area is 536.41 square kilometres (207.11 sq mi)[3] and its population density is about 476 persons per km2. Most of the population lives in a small central area; the city limits include rural plains, mountainous areas, and suburban sprawl along the Route 8 bypass. Having suffered devastation during World War II and an earthquake in 1948, Fukui was nicknamed 'Phoenix City', symbolising its rebirth from ashes and destruction.[4] | ||||||
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| 775．Tsuruga, Fukui | ||||||
| Tsuruga (敦賀市, Tsuruga-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 June 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 66,123 in 28,604 households and the population density of 260 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 251.39 square kilometers (97.06 sq mi). Tsuruga is located in central Fukui Prefecture, bordered by Shiga Prefecture to the south and Wakasa Bay of the Sea of Japan to the north. Tsuruga lies some 50 km south of Fukui, 90 km northwest of Nagoya, 40 km northwest of Maibara, 115 km northeast of Osaka, 75 km northeast of Kyoto, and 65 km east of Maizuru. Among cities on the Sea of Japan coast, Tsuruga is the nearest city to the Pacific Ocean. The distance between Tsuruga and Nagoya is only 115 km. Tsuruga and Nagoya are historically close to Shiga Prefecture and Kyoto. | ||||||
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| 776．Obama, Fukui | ||||||
| Obama (Japanese: 小浜市, Hepburn: Obama-shi; lit. 'small beach')[2][3] is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 29,435 in 12,057 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2 (327/sq mi).[4] The total area of the city was 233.09 square kilometres (90 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 777．Ōno, Fukui | ||||||
| Ōno (大野市, Ōno-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 33,640 in 11,747 households and the population density of 39 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 872.43 square kilometres (336.85 sq mi). The town is encircled by a ring of mountains and the only way in or out is via tunnels or mountain roads. | ||||||
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| 778．Katsuyama, Fukui | ||||||
| Katsuyama (勝山市, Katsuyama-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2018[update], the city has an estimated population of 23,527, with 7,973 households,[1] and a population density of 93 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 253.88 square kilometres (98.02 sq mi). Katsuyama was the ninth-best ranking city in a ranking that compared health and sanitation in cities around the world published in April 2007.[2] | ||||||
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| 779．Sabae, Fukui | ||||||
| abae (鯖江市, Sabae-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 69,338 in 24,167 households and the population density of 820 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 84.59 square kilometres (32.66 sq mi). abae is located in central Fukui Prefecture, bordered by the city Fukui to the north and Echizen to the south. | ||||||
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| 780．Awara, Fukui | ||||||
| Awara (あわら市, Awara-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,107 in 10,140 households and the population density of 232 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 116.98 square kilometres (45.17 sq mi). It is one of the few Hiragana cities in Japan. Awara is a city famous for its onsen resorts and natural hotwater springs. | ||||||
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| 781．Echizen, Fukui | ||||||
| chizen (越前市, Echizen-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 83,078 in 20,341 households and a population density of 360 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city was 230.70 square kilometres (89.07 sq mi). The modern city of Echizen was established on October 1, 2005, from the merger of the city of Takefu and the town of Imadate (from Imadate District); although the Echizen Basin has been an important regional center for over 1,500 years. The city is home to the largest number of cultural assets in Fukui Prefecture and has many former castle sites and prehistoric archeological sites. | ||||||
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| 782．Sakai, Fukui | ||||||
| akai (坂井市, Sakai-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜ.kai, sa.kaꜜi.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 10 May 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 92,210 in 31,509 households and a population density of 550 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city was 209.67 square kilometres (80.95 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 783．Eiheiji, Fukui | ||||||
| iheiji (永平寺町, Eiheiji-chō) is a town located in Yoshida District, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,746 in 6,262 households and the population density of 200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 94.43 square kilometres (36.46 sq mi). The town is named for the famous temple of Eihei-ji. | ||||||
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| 784．Ikeda, Fukui | ||||||
| Ikeda (池田町, Ikeda-chō) is a town located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,628 in 943 households and the population density of 14 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 194.65 square kilometres (75.15 sq mi). Ikeda is located in the Imadate District, of central Fukui Prefecture, bordered by Gifu Prefecture to the south, Shiga Prefecture to the south and surrounded by mountains on all sides. Mount Kanmuri is the highest elevation at 1256 meters. The Asuwa River flows through the town. Ikeda consists mostly of narrow agricultural plains and small villages between steep, 1000–1500 m mountains in a main north-south valley and several branch valleys. The setting of the town, the old shrine in the town center, and a beautiful waterfall on the lower road to Ono are all local landmarks and are praised for their beauty, and occasionally attract tour buses from as far away as Osaka. Ikeda endures heavy snowfall in the winter, and access to neighboring towns, over mountain passes except to the north, can be difficult. The mountain roads leading east to Ono and south from Ikeda to Imajo and the especially dramatic road to Kinomoto in neighboring Shiga Prefecture are officially closed from November to May. | ||||||
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| 785．Minamiechizen, Fukui | ||||||
| Minamiechizen (南越前町, Minamiechizen-chō) is a town located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,745 in 3,470 households and a population density of 31 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town was 343.69 square kilometres (132.70 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 786．Echizen, Fukui (town) | ||||||
| chizen (越前町, Echizen-chō) is a town located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,709 and the population density of 140 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 153.15 square kilometres (59.13 sq mi). chizen town is located in the Nyū District of central Fukui Prefecture, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west. Parts of the coastal area of the town are within the borders of the Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 787．Mihama, Fukui | ||||||
| Mihama (美浜町, Mihama-chō) is a town located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 9,643 in 3175 households and the population density of 63 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 152.35 square kilometres (58.82 sq mi). Mihama is located in southwestern Fukui Prefecture, bordered by Shiga Prefecture to the south and the heavily indented ria coast of Wakasa Bay of Sea of Japan to the north. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Wakasa Wan Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 788．Takahama, Fukui | ||||||
| Takahama (高浜町, Takahama-chō) is a coastal town in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, known for its beautiful beaches, scenic mountain views, and rich natural surroundings. Overlooking the tranquil waters of Wakasa Bay, Takahama is a popular destination for swimming, hiking, and enjoying fresh seafood. One of its most iconic landmarks is Mount Aoba, often referred to as the "Mount Fuji of Wakasa" for its elegant silhouette. As of 1 June 2018, the town had an estimated population of 10,490 in 4,278 households, with a population density of 63 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 72.40 square kilometres (27.95 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 789．Ōi, Fukui | ||||||
| Ōi (おおい町, Ōi-chō) is a town located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,102 and a population density of 63 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 212.19 square kilometres (81.93 sq mi). It is one of the few Hiragana towns in Japan. | ||||||
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| 790．Wakasa, Fukui | ||||||
| akasa (若狭町, Wakasa-chō) is a town located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 14,577 and the population density of 82 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 178.49 square kilometres (68.92 sq mi). akasa is located in southwestern Fukui Prefecture, bordered by Shiga Prefecture to the south and the heavily indented ria coast of Wakasa Bay of Sea of Japan to the north. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Wakasa Wan Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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In Yamanashi Prefecture
| 791．Kōfu | ||||||
| Kōfu (甲府市, Kōfu-shi; Japanese: [ko̞ːɸɯᵝ]) is the capital city of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 187,985 in 90,924 households,[1] and a population density of 880 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 212.41 square kilometres (82.01 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 792．Fujiyoshida | ||||||
| Fujiyoshida (富士吉田市, Fujiyoshida-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,782 in 19,806 households[1] and a population density of 400 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 121.74 square kilometres (47.00 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 793．Tsuru, Yamanashi | ||||||
| Tsuru (都留市, Tsuru-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 30,311 in 13079 households,[1] and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 161.63 square kilometres (62.41 sq mi). Tsuru is located in southeastern Yamanashi Prefecture, in the foothills of Mount Fuji. It is bordered on the south by the Tanzawa Mountains. The Sagami River, known locally as the Katsura River, flows through the city. | ||||||
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| 794．Yamanashi, Yamanashi | ||||||
| Yamanashi (山梨市, Yamanashi-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ja.maꜜ.na.ɕi, ja.ma.na.ɕi̥ꜜ.ɕi, ja.ma.naꜜ.ɕi̥.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 34,738 in 14,679 households,[2] and a population density of 120 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 289.80 square kilometres (111.89 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 795．Ōtsuki, Yamanashi | ||||||
| Ōtsuki (大月市, Ōtsuki-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 21,835 in 10207 households,[1] and a population density of 86 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 380.25 square kilometres (146.82 sq mi). Ōtsuki is located in eastern Yamanashi Prefecture, approximately 80 kilometers from Tokyo. the city is located in the Chichibu and the Tanzawa Mountains and the Sagami River (known locally as the Katsura River) flows through the city. | ||||||
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| 796．Nirasaki, Yamanashi | ||||||
| irasaki (韮崎市, Nirasaki-shi) is a city in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 28,150 in 12831 households,[1] and a population density of 210 persons per km2. The total area is 132.69 square kilometres (51.23 sq mi).[2] irasaki is located in the northwestern end of the Kofu Basin in Yamanashi Prefecture, bordered to the east by the Minami Alps National Park and the west by the Minami Alps Koma Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 797．Minami-Alps, Yamanashi | ||||||
| Minami-Alps (Japanese: 南アルプス市, Hepburn: Minami-Arupusu-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the city has an estimated population of 71,618 in 27,956 households,[1] and a population density of 270 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 264.14 square kilometres (101.99 sq mi). Minami-Alps is Yamanashi Prefecture's third largest city. The city's name was chosen in September 2002 from among entries submitted by the general public. | ||||||
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| 798．Hokuto, Yamanashi | ||||||
| Hokuto (北杜市, Hokuto-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 45,684 in 22,091 households,[1] and a population density of 78 inhabitants per square kilometre (200/sq mi). The total area of the city is 602.48 square kilometres (232.62 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 799．Kai, Yamanashi | ||||||
| Kai (甲斐市, Kai-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 73,626,[1] and a population density of 1,100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 71.95 square kilometres (27.78 sq mi). Kai is located in central Yamanashi Prefecture, orientated north-south along the banks of the Fuji River. | ||||||
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| 800．Fuefuki | ||||||
| Fuefuki (笛吹市, Fuefuki-shi) is a city in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 67,300 in 30,408 households,[1] and a population density of 340 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 201.92 square kilometres (77.96 sq mi). Fuefuki is located in central Yamanashi Prefecture at an average altitude of 261 meters.[1] Just over 58% of the area of the city is covered in forest. The Fuefuki River flows through the city. | ||||||
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| 801．Uenohara | ||||||
| Uenohara (上野原市, Uenohara-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2023, the city had an estimated population of 23,158 in 9987 households,[1] and a population density of 140 persons per km². The total area of the city is 170.57 square kilometres (65.86 sq mi). Uenohara is located on the extreme eastern edge of Yamanashi Prefecture, on a fluvial terrace of the Sagami River. | ||||||
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| 802．Kōshū, Yamanashi | ||||||
| Kōshū (甲州市, Kōshū-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [koꜜː.ɕɯː, koː.ɕɯꜜː.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 29,659 in 13,141 households,[2][3] and a population density of 120 persons per km². The total area of the city is 264.11 square kilometres (101.97 sq mi). The city is the home of the indigenous Koshu grape and is synonymous with viticulture and wine production in Japan. | ||||||
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| 803．Chūō, Yamanashi | ||||||
| Chūō (中央市, Chūō-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [tɕɯː.oː, tɕɯː.oꜜː, tɕɯː.oꜜː.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 30,660 in 13,954 households,[2] and a population density of 970 persons per km². The total area of the city is 31.69 square kilometres (12.24 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 804．Ichikawamisato | ||||||
| Ichikawamisato (市川三郷町, Ichikawamisato-chō) is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,799 in 6679 households.,[1] and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of the town is 75.18 square kilometres (29.03 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 805．Hayakawa, Yamanashi | ||||||
| Hayakawa (早川町, Hayakawa-chō) is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2020, the town had an estimated population of 1,098 and a population density of 2.97 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 369.86 square kilometres (142.80 sq mi). It has the smallest population of any town in Japan. Hayakawa is on the list of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan, established in 2005. | ||||||
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| 806．Minobu, Yamanashi | ||||||
| Minobu (身延町, Minobu-chō) is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,674 in 5447 households,[1] and a population density of 39 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 302.00 square kilometres (116.60 sq mi). Minobu is in south-central Yamanashi Prefecture. The Fuji River passes through the town, which is dominated by the sacred Mount Minobu. It also shares Lake Motosu with neighbouring Fujikawaguchiko. | ||||||
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| 807．Nanbu, Yamanashi | ||||||
| anbu (南部町, Nanbu-chō) is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 7222 in 3149 households,[1] and a population density of 36 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 200.63 square kilometres (77.46 sq mi). anbu is the southernmost municipality in Yamanashi Prefecture. The Fuji River runs through the town. Some 90% of the town's area is covered with forest, and less than 4% is used for agriculture. At an average elevation of 150 meters, Nanbu has the lowest elevation of any municipality in Yamanashi. | ||||||
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| 808．Shōwa, Yamanashi | ||||||
| hōwa (昭和町, Shōwa-chō) is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,338 in 8768 households[1] and a population density of 2200 per km2. The total area of the town is 9.08 square kilometres (3.51 sq mi). hōwa is located in central Yamanashi Prefecture, southwest of Kōfu, the prefectural capital. Japan National Route 20 marks the boundary with Kōfu. Shōwa-dōri is the main road that runs through the middle of Shōwa, despite being called Shōwa Bypass by residents of the town. The Chūō Expressway also cuts over Shōwa running from north to south. The town is part of the greater Kōfu urban area and many "Kōfu" branches of businesses are in fact in Showa, for instance Aeon mall and Toho cinema. The border between Kōfu and Shōwa is heavily built up and indistinct. | ||||||
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| 809．Dōshi | ||||||
| Dōshi (道志村, Dōshi-mura) is a village located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,676 across 623 households,[1] and a population density of 21 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 79.57 km2. Dōshi is in the far southeastern corner of Yamanashi Prefecture, in the Tanzawa Mountains, which isolate it from the rest of the prefecture to the north and east. The village is mostly forest and has numerous campsites. | ||||||
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| 810．Nishikatsura | ||||||
| ishikatsura (西桂町, Nishikatsura-chō) is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,298 in 1552 households,[1] and a population density of 280 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 15.22 square kilometres (5.88 sq mi). ishikatsura is situated in the Katsura River valley in southern Yamanashi Prefecture, near the northern foot of Mount Fuji, and is the departure point for climbs of Mount Mitsutoge, which affords unhindered views of Mount Fuji. The area is also famous for its pure, clean water. | ||||||
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| 811．Oshino, Yamanashi | ||||||
| Oshino (忍野村, Oshino-mura) is a village in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2020[update], the village has an estimated population of 9,817 in 4236 households,[1] and a population density of 391,8 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 25.05 square kilometres (9.67 sq mi). Oshino is located in southeastern Yamanashi Prefecture, in the foothills of Mount Fuji. The village is noted for its abundant spring water from Mount Fuji. | ||||||
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| 812．Yamanakako | ||||||
| Yamanakako (山中湖村, Yamanakako-mura) is a village located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 5,826 in 2401 households,[1] and a population density of 110 inhabitants per square kilometre (280/sq mi). The total area of the village is 52.81 km2 (20.39 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 813．Narusawa, Yamanashi | ||||||
| arusawa (鳴沢村, Narusawa-mura) is a village located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,152 in 1257 households,[1] and a population density of 32.6 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 89.58 square kilometres (34.59 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 814．Fujikawaguchiko | ||||||
| Fujikawaguchiko (富士河口湖町, Fujikawaguchiko-machi[a]) is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 26,542 in 10,618 households,[2] and a population density of 170 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 158.40 square kilometres (61.16 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 815．Kosuge | ||||||
| Kosuge (小菅村, Kosuge-mura) is a village located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2018[update], the village had an estimated population of 701, and a population density of 13 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 52.65 square kilometres (20.33 sq mi). Kosuge is located in the mountainous far northeastern corner of Yamanashi Prefecture. The municipality consists of eight hamlets of Hashidate, Kawaike, Tadamoto, Nakagumi, Tobu, Shirasawa, Konagata, Nagasaku. The seven villages from Hashidate to Konagata are along the Kobuchi River in the Tama River water system, and the Nagakushi village is along the Tsurugawa River in the Sagami River water system. The hamlets have elevations between 540 and 780 meters. Forest occupies 95% of the total area of the village, with 30% protected watershed forest within the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park, providing water for the Tokyo Metropolis. | ||||||
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| 816．Tabayama | ||||||
| Tabayama (丹波山村, Tabayama-mura) is a village located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the village had an estimated population of 530, and a population density of 5.79 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 101.30 square kilometres (39.11 sq mi). Located in the northeastern corner of Yamanashi Prefecture, the village is very mountainous.[1] An estimated 97% of the village is covered by forests. The village is located within the borders of Chichibu Tama Kai National Park. | ||||||
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| 817．Nagano (city) | ||||||
| agano (長野市, Nagano-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [naꜜɡano, naɡanoꜜɕi])[2] is the capital and largest city of Nagano Prefecture, located in the Nagano Basin (Zenkoji Daira) in the central Chūbu region of Japan. Nagano is categorized as a core city of Japan. Nagano City is the highest prefectural capital in Japan, with an altitude of 371.4 meters (1,219 ft).[3] | ||||||
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| 818．Matsumoto, Nagano | ||||||
| Matsumoto (松本市, Matsumoto-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.[1] Matsumoto is designated as a core city since 1 April 2021.[2] As of 1 March 2019[update], the city had a population of 239,466 in 105,207 households[3] and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 978.47 square kilometres (377.79 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 819．Ueda, Nagano | ||||||
| Ueda (上田市, Ueda-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 157,480 in 67,783 households,[1] and a population density of 290 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 552.04 square kilometres (213.14 sq mi), which makes it the fifth largest city in Nagano Prefecture in terms of area. | ||||||
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| 820．Okaya, Nagano | ||||||
| Okaya (岡谷市, Okaya-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,616 in 19,257 households,[1] and a population density of 570 persons per km². The total area of the city is 85.10 square kilometres (32.86 sq mi). Okaya is located in central Nagano Prefecture at the western shores of Lake Suwa and the headwaters of the Tenryū River. | ||||||
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| 821．Iida, Nagano | ||||||
| Iida (飯田市, Iida-shi) is a city in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019[update], Iida had an estimated population of 101,536, and a population density of 154 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 658.66 square kilometres (254.31 sq mi). Iida is an environmental model city (環境モデル都市, Kankyō moderu toshi), a municipality designated by the Japanese government to be a model for making large cuts in greenhouse gas emissions towards a low-carbon society.[1] | ||||||
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| 822．Suwa, Nagano | ||||||
| uwa (諏訪市, Suwa-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,972 in 20698 households,[1] and a population density of 452 persons per km². The total area of the city is 109.17 square kilometres (42.15 sq mi). The shores of Lake Suwa have been inhabited since at least the Japanese Paleolithic period. The Suwa clan ruled the area from the Nara period onward, and the area developed as a castle town for Suwa Domain during the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate and as a post station on the Kōshū Kaidō highway. In the post-Meiji restoration cadastral reforms of April 1, 1889, the village of Kamisuwa was established. Kawasuwa was elevated to town status on April 20, 1891. After merger with the villages of Shiga and Toyoda (from Suwa District), Kamisuwa was elevated to city status on August 10, 1941, changing its name to Suwa. | ||||||
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| 823．Suzaka, Nagano | ||||||
| uzaka (須坂市, Suzaka-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 50,828 in 19,979 households,[1] and a population density of 334 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 149.6 square kilometres (57.8 sq mi). uzaka is located in northern Nagano Prefecture on the alluvial fan where the Matsukawa River joins the Chikuma River. | ||||||
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| 824．Komoro, Nagano | ||||||
| Komoro (小諸市, Komoro-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 42,489 in 18776 households,[2] and a population density of 430 persons per km². Its total area is 98.55 square kilometres (38.05 sq mi). Komoro is located in eastern Nagano Prefecture. The Chikuma River flows through the southern and western part of the city. Some extinct volcanic mountains are located between Komoro and neighboring Tsumagoi. The highest point in Komoro is Mt. Kurofu (ja). Its peak is 2,404 metres (7,887 ft) above sea level. The lowest point is 540 metres (1,770 ft). The old city center is at about 700 metres (2,300 ft). There are many slopes, so Komoro is known as a "hilly city" (坂の町). | ||||||
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| 825．Ina, Nagano | ||||||
| Ina (伊那市, Ina-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [iꜜ.na, i.naꜜ.ɕi], locally [i.naꜜ][1]) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 68,177 in 27587 households,[2] and a population density of 100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 667.93 square kilometres (257.89 sq mi). In 2016, the former town of Takatō, now part of Ina, was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[3] | ||||||
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| 826．Komagane, Nagano | ||||||
| Komagane (駒ヶ根市, Komagane-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,210 in 12,937 households,[1] and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 165.86 square kilometres (64.04 sq mi). Komagane is located in a north-south valley of the Tenryu River between the Central and Southern Alps in south-central Nagano Prefecture at an average elevation of 676 meters.[1] It is situated at the 220 km marker on the southern (Nagoya) branch of the Chūō Expressway. | ||||||
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| 827．Nakano, Nagano | ||||||
| akano (中野市, Nakano-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 42,664 in 15649 households,[1] and a population density of 380 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 112.18 square kilometres (43.31 sq mi). Located in the northern end of the Zennoji Plain of northern Nagano prefecture, Nakano is located on the Chikuma River and is surrounded by mountains. The weather in Nakano varies greatly over the seasons. | ||||||
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| 828．Ōmachi, Nagano | ||||||
| Ōmachi (大町市, Ōmachi-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,559 in 11861 households,[1] and a population density of 49 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 565.15 square kilometres (218.21 sq mi). Ōmachi is located west of Nagano, the capital of Nagano Prefecture, in the Daihoku District (大北地域, Daihoku-chiiki) of the prefecture. The 3000 meter Northern Japanese Alps (or Hida Mountains) are to the west ranges to the west of the city and mountains of around 1000 meters form the eastern border. The Takase River runs through the city, which is located in the northern Matsumoto basin. | ||||||
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| 829．Iiyama, Nagano | ||||||
| Iiyama (飯山市, Iiyama-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 20,118 in 7372 households,[1] and a population density of 99 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 202.43 square kilometres (78.16 sq mi). It markets itself as "Japan's Hometown" and is known as the "Little Kyoto of Snow Country". | ||||||
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| 830．Chino, Nagano | ||||||
| Chino (茅野市, Chino-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 55,673 in 23,236 households,[1] and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of the city is 266.59 square kilometres (102.93 sq mi). Chino is located in a mountainous area of the east-central Nagano prefecture. Notable mountains within the city limits include Mount Yatsugatake, Mount Tateshina, and Mount Kirigamine. Chino city hall is located at an elevation of 801 meters and is thus the highest city hall location in Japan.[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 831．Shiojiri, Nagano | ||||||
| hiojiri (塩尻市, Shiojiri-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 67,240 in 27,602 households,[1] and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area of the city is 289.98 square kilometres (111.96 sq mi). hiojiri is located in central Nagano Prefecture, in the southern end of the Matsumoto Basin. | ||||||
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| 832．Saku, Nagano | ||||||
| aku (佐久市, Saku-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 97,454 in 41,522 households,[1] and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area of the city is 423.51 square kilometres (163.52 sq mi). aku is located in east-central Nagano Prefecture in the Saku Basin of the upper reaches of the Shinano River. The city claims the distinction of containing the point furthest from the sea within Honshu island (actually this point lies within the former town of Usuda).[2] Since the opening of Sakudaira Station on the Nagano Shinkansen, many people commute to Tokyo, which is one hour away. | ||||||
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| 833．Chikuma, Nagano | ||||||
| Chikuma (千曲市, Chikuma-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 58,124 in 22,407 households,[3] and a population density of 490 inhabitants per square kilometer (1,300/sq mi). The total area of the city was 119.79 square kilometers (46.25 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 834．Tōmi, Nagano | ||||||
| Tōmi (東御市, Tōmi-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 29,440 in 12,068 households,[1] and a population density of 262 persons per km². The total area of the city is 112.37 square kilometres (43.39 sq mi). Tōmi is located in east-central Nagano Prefecture, at an elevation of between 500 and 1000 meters. The city is bordered by the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park to the north, and Mount Tateshina and Mount Yatsugatake to the south. The Chikuma River divides the city into two parts. | ||||||
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| 835．Azumino | ||||||
| Azumino (安曇野市, Azumino-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 97,761 in 39744 households,[1] and a population density of 290 persons per km2. Its total area is 331.78 square kilometres (128.10 sq mi). Azumino is a combination of two words, "Azumi" and "no". "Azumi" comes from the Azumi people, who are said to have moved to the "no" (plain) in ancient times. The Azumi people originally lived in northern Kyushu, and were famed for their skills in fishing and navigation. "The Azumi people" can be translated as "the people who live on the sea." The reason why the seafaring people migrated to this mountainous region is a mystery. | ||||||
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| 836．Koumi, Nagano | ||||||
| Koumi (小海町, Koumi-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,676 in 2012 households,[1] and a population density of 41 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 114.20 square kilometres (44.09 sq mi). The town mascot is "Ptylitza", an imaginary small gnome-like creature, images of which can be seen all over the town.[2] | ||||||
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| 837．Kawakami, Nagano | ||||||
| Kawakami (川上村, Kawakami-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,009 in 1419 households,[1] and a population density of 19 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 209.61 square kilometres (80.93 sq mi). The village office is located at an altitude of 1,185 meters,[2] the highest of any municipality in Japan. Kawakami is famous for its lettuce, as well as the Kawakami breed of dogs, Kawakami Inu.[3] | ||||||
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| 838．Minamimaki, Nagano | ||||||
| Minamimaki (南牧村, Minamimaki-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 2,924 in 1,091 households[1] and a population density of 22 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 133.09 square kilometres (51.39 sq mi). Per Japanese census data,[2] the population of Minamimaki has remained relatively steady over the past 50 years. | ||||||
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| 839．Minamiaiki, Nagano | ||||||
| Minamiaiki (南相木村, Minamiaiki-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,057 in 430 households,[1] and a population density of 16 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 66.05 square kilometres (25.50 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 840．Kitaaiki | ||||||
| Kitaaiki (北相木村, Kitaaiki-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 755 in 350 households,[1] and a population density of 13 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 56.32 square kilometres (21.75 sq mi). Kitaaiki is located in mountainous eastern Nagano Prefecture, bordered by Gunma Prefecture to the east. More than 90% of the village area is covered by mountains and forest. Mount Ogura (2,112 meters) is the highest point in the village. | ||||||
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| 841．Sakuho, Nagano | ||||||
| akuho (佐久穂町, Sakuho-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,076 in 4330 households,[1] and a population density of 59 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 188.15 square kilometres (72.65 sq mi). Located in eastern Nagano prefecture, Sakuho stretches from west to east. It is situated in the Saku Basin, between the high peaks Mount Arafune and Mount Tateshina. The Shinano River flows through, and the mountainous parts of the town are located in the Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park and the Myogi-Arafune-Saku Kogen Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 842．Karuizawa, Nagano | ||||||
| Karuizawa (軽井沢町, Karuizawa-machi) is a resort town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 21,834 in 11,285 households,[1] and a population density of 139 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 156.03 km2 (60.24 sq mi). Originally, there was a stage station (shukuba) called Karuisawa-shuku on the Nakasendō. The Shin'etsu Line opened in 1888 and the town became popular as a Western-style hill station around that time.[2] | ||||||
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| 843．Miyota, Nagano | ||||||
| Miyota (御代田町, Miyota-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,562 in 6897 households,[1] and a population density of 260 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 58.79 square kilometres (22.70 sq mi). Miyota is located on the eastern border of Nagano Prefecture with Gumma Prefecture. Mount Asama (2568 meters) is within the town's northern borders. | ||||||
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| 844．Tateshina, Nagano | ||||||
| Tateshina (立科町, Tateshina-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,147 in 2834 households,[1] and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 66.87 square kilometres (25.82 sq mi). Tateshina is famous for its apple orchards. | ||||||
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| 845．Aoki, Nagano | ||||||
| Aoki (青木村, Aoki-mura) is a village in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,360 in 1742 households,[1] and a population density of 76 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 57.10 square kilometres (22.05 sq mi). Aoki is located in the center of Nagano Prefecture, in a basin surrounded by mountains on three sides. The village is at an average elevation of between 500 and 850 meters, with approximately 80% of the village area covered in mountains and forests. Around 10% of the village area is agricultural, with rice, mushrooms and horticulture as the main agricultural activities.[2] | ||||||
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| 846．Nagawa, Nagano | ||||||
| agawa (長和町, Nagawa-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,088 in 2,650 households,[1] and a population density of 32.6 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 183.86 square kilometres (70.99 sq mi). agawa is located in the center of Nagano Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 847．Shimosuwa | ||||||
| himosuwa (下諏訪町, Shimosuwa-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,055 in 8864 households,[1] and a population density of 300 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 66.87 square kilometres (25.82 sq mi). himosuwa is located in central Nagano Prefecture, approximately 50 kilometers from the prefectural capital of Nagano city and 200 kilometers from Tokyo. The town is bordered on the south by Lake Suwa. The town has an altitude of 760 meters at the town center, and is 82% forested. | ||||||
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| 848．Fujimi, Nagano | ||||||
| Fujimi (富士見町, Fujimi-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,485 in 5958 households,[1] and a population density of 102 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 144.76 square kilometres (55.89 sq mi).[1] Fujimi is located in a very mountainous area within the Suwa region of east-central Nagano, and includes the Akaishi Mountains, including Mount Nyukasa (1955 meters) partly within its borders. The town has an average altitude of 977 meters.[1] | ||||||
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| 849．Hara, Nagano | ||||||
| Hara (原村, Hara-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 7,661 in 2445 households,[1] and a population density of 174 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 43.26 square kilometres (16.70 sq mi). Hara is located in eastern Nagano Prefecture. The village is located in a mountainous area, and includes Mount Yatsugatake partly within its borders. | ||||||
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| 850．Tatsuno, Nagano | ||||||
| Tatsuno (辰野町, Tatsuno-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,951 in 7917 households,[1] and a population density of 112 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 169.20 square kilometres (65.33 sq mi). Tatsuno is located in the Ina Valley of south-central Nagano Prefecture, bordered by the Kiso Mountains. The Tenryū River flows through the town, which is surrounded by mountains and is rich in a natural environment. It is takes about 3 hours from Tokyo, 2 hours from Nagoya, 5 hours from Kyoto by train and equally by car. Part of the town is within the borders of the Enrei Ōjō Prefectural Natural Park. The Yokokawa Dam is located in Tatsuno. | ||||||
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| 851．Minowa, Nagano | ||||||
| Minowa (箕輪町, Minowa-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 25,051 in 9,737 households,[1] and a population density of 290 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 85.91 square kilometres (33.17 sq mi). Minowa is located in the Ina Valley of south-central Nagano Prefecture, bordered by the Kiso Mountains to the north. The Tenryū River flows through the town. Minowa Dam is located in the town. | ||||||
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| 852．Iijima, Nagano | ||||||
| Iijima (飯島町, Iijima-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,446 in 3599 households,[1] and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 86.96 square kilometres (33.58 sq mi). Iijima is located in-between the Kiso Mountains and Mount Senjō of the Akaishi Mountains of south-central Nagano Prefecture. The Chikuma River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 853．Minamiminowa | ||||||
| Minamiminowa (南箕輪村, Minamiminowa-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 15,463 in 6115 households,[1] and a population density of 371 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 40.99 square kilometres (15.83 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 854．Nakagawa, Nagano | ||||||
| akagawa (中川村, Nakagawa-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,910 in 1628 households,[1] and a population density of 64 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 77.05 square kilometres (29.75 sq mi). Nakagawa is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 855．Miyada | ||||||
| Miyada (宮田村, Miyada-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 9,051 in 3439 households,[1] and a population density of 170 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 54.50 square kilometres (21.04 sq mi). Miyada is located in the Kiso Mountains of central Nagano Prefecture, with Mount Kisokoma (2956 meters) within the village limits. The Tenryū River flows through the village. | ||||||
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| 856．Matsukawa, Nagano (Shimoina) | ||||||
| Matsukawa (松川町, Matsukawa-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,043 in 4364 households,[1] and a population density of 180 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 72.79 square kilometres (28.10 sq mi). Like many other small Southern Nagano villages, it is famous for its apples. | ||||||
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| 857．Takamori, Nagano | ||||||
| Takamori (高森町, Takamori-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2014[update], the town had an estimated population of 13.067 in 4427 households,[1] and a population density of 290 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 45.36 square kilometres (17.51 sq mi). Takamori is in the mountainous south of Nagano Prefecture, in a valley formed by the Tenryu River between the Kiso Mountains and the Akaishi Mountains | ||||||
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| 858．Anan, Nagano | ||||||
| Anan (阿南町, Anan-chō) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,616 in 2058 households,[1] and a population density of 38 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 123.07 square kilometres (47.52 sq mi). Located at the southern tip of Nagano Prefecture, Anan is surrounded by the Japanese Alps. The center of the town located on the right bank of the Tenryū River. | ||||||
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| 859．Achi, Nagano | ||||||
| Achi (阿智村, Achi-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 6,379 in 2360 households,[1] and a population density of 30.7 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 214.43 square kilometres (82.79 sq mi).[2] Achi is located in mountainous far southwestern Nagano Prefecture, bordered by Gifu Prefecture to the west. Mount Ena (2191 meters) is on the border of the village with Gifu Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 860．Hiraya, Nagano | ||||||
| Hiraya (平谷村, Hiraya-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2018[update], the village had an estimated population of 414 in 192 households,[1] and a population density of 5.4 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 77.37 square kilometres (29.87 sq mi). Hiraya is located in mountainous southwestern Nagano Prefecture, surrounded by 1500 meter mountains, and bordered by Gifu Prefecture to the west. Hiraya is at an average altitude of 900 meters, and contains Mount Ōkawairi and the source of the Yahagi River. | ||||||
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| 861．Neba, Nagano | ||||||
| eba (根羽村, Neba-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2018[update], the village had an estimated population of 890, and a population density of 9.9 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 89.97 square kilometres (34.74 sq mi). Neba is known for its sweet corn, shiitake, and mountain trout. | ||||||
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| 862．Shimojō | ||||||
| himojō (下條村, Shimojō-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,748 in 1275 households, and a population density of 98 persons per km2. The percentage of the population over 65 years old was 33.78%.[1] The total area of the village is 38.12 square kilometres (14.72 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 863．Urugi | ||||||
| Urugi (売木村, Urugi-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 552 in 274 households,[1] and a population density of 13 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 43.43 square kilometres (16.77 sq mi). Urugi is located mountainous southern border of Nagano Prefecture with Aichi Prefecture at an altitude of 800 meters, surrounded by 1000 meter mountains. Over 80 percent of the village area is forested. The Iwakura Dam is located in Urugi. | ||||||
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| 864．Tenryū, Nagano | ||||||
| Tenryū (天龍村, Tenryū-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,275 in 712 households,[1] and a population density of 12.1 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 109.44 square kilometres (42.26 sq mi). Tenryū is located in mountainous far south of Nagano Prefecture on its border with Aichi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture. The Tenryū River runs through the village, which is over 90% covered in mountains and forest. Hiraoka Dam is located within Tenryū. | ||||||
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| 865．Yasuoka, Nagano | ||||||
| Yasuoka (泰阜村, Yasuoka-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,622 in 688 households,[1] and a population density of 25 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 64.59 square kilometres (24.94 sq mi). Yasuoka is located in mountainous far south of Nagano Prefecture. The Tenryū River runs through the northern portion of the village. | ||||||
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| 866．Takagi, Nagano | ||||||
| Takagi (喬木村, Takagi-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 6,117 in 2022 households,[1] and a population density of 92 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 66.61 square kilometres (25.72 sq mi). Takagi is located in the Ina Valley mountainous southern of Nagano Prefecture, on a river terrace formed by the Tenryū River, which flows through the village. | ||||||
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| 867．Toyooka, Nagano | ||||||
| Toyooka (豊丘村, Toyooka-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 6,704 in 2156 households,[1] and a population density of 87 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 85.2 square kilometres (32.9 sq mi). Toyooka is located in the Ina Valley in mountainous southern of Nagano Prefecture. The Tenryū River runs through the village. | ||||||
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| 868．Ōshika, Nagano | ||||||
| Ōshika (大鹿村, Ōshika-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2018[update], the village had an estimated population of 977, and a population density of 3.9 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 248.28 square kilometres (95.86 sq mi). Ōshika is listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[1][2] | ||||||
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| 869．Agematsu | ||||||
| Agematsu (上松町, Agematsu-machi) is a town in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,451 in 2091 households,[1] and a population density of 26 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 168.42 square kilometres (65.03 sq mi). Agematsu is in a mountainous area of south-western Nagano Prefecture, bordered by the Kiso Mountains to the north. The Kiso River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 870．Nagiso | ||||||
| agiso (南木曽町, Nagiso-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,111 in 1751 households,[1] and a population density of 19 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 215.93 square kilometres (83.37 sq mi). Nagiso is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 871．Kiso, Nagano (village) | ||||||
| Kiso (木祖村, Kiso-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,877 in 1116 households,[1] and a population density of 20 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 140.50 square kilometres (54.25 sq mi). Kiso is located in west-central Nagano Prefecture, in the valley of the Kiso River. | ||||||
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| 872．Ōtaki, Nagano | ||||||
| Ōtaki (王滝村, Ōtaki-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 753 in 378 household,[1] and a population density of 2.4 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 310.82 square kilometres (120.01 sq mi). At present, Ōtaki's land area is 95% forestland; 86% of which is designated national forest. | ||||||
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| 873．Ōkuwa | ||||||
| Ōkuwa (大桑村, Ōkuwa-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,693 in 1558 households,[1] and a population density of 16 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 234.47 square kilometres (90.53 sq mi). Ōkuwa is located in the Kiso Mountains of southwest Nagano Prefecture, bordered by the Atera Mountains to the west. The Kiso River flows through the village. Mount Utsugi (2864 meters) and Mount Minamikoma (2841 meters) are on the border of the village. | ||||||
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| 874．Kiso, Nagano (town) | ||||||
| Kiso (木曽町, Kiso-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 5 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,045 in 4892 households,[1] and a population density of 23 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 476.03 square kilometres (183.80 sq mi). Kiso Town is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 875．Omi, Nagano | ||||||
| Omi (麻績村, Omi-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,738 in 1130 households,[1] and a population density of 80 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 34.48 square kilometres (13.31 sq mi). Omi is located in the centre of Nagano Prefecture. The Kitayama Dam and the Hijiri Highlands are located in the village. | ||||||
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| 876．Ikusaka | ||||||
| Ikusaka (生坂村, Ikusaka-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2019[update], the village has an estimated population of 1,743 in 721 households,[1] and a population density of 44.6 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 39.05 square kilometres (15.08 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 877．Yamagata, Nagano | ||||||
| Yamagata (山形村, Yamagata-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2016[update], the village had an estimated population of 8,726 in 3071 households,[1] and a population density of 333 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 24.98 square kilometres (9.64 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 878．Asahi, Nagano | ||||||
| Asahi (朝日村, Asahi-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,569 in 1533 households,[2] and a population density of 63.4 persons per km². The total area of the village is 70.62 square kilometres (27.27 sq mi). agawa is located in the centre of Nagano Prefecture within the Matsumoto Basin. Mount Hachimori (2446 meters) is the highest elevation in the village. The Shin-Shinano Frequency Converter Station is located in Asahi. | ||||||
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| 879．Chikuhoku | ||||||
| Chikuhoku (筑北村, Chikuhoku-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2018[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,688 in 1,873 households, and a population density of 47 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the village is 99.47 square kilometres (38.41 sq mi).[3] | ||||||
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| 880．Ikeda, Nagano | ||||||
| Ikeda (池田町, Ikeda-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,793 in 3947 households,[1] and a population density of 247 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 40.16 square kilometres (15.51 sq mi). Ikeda is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 881．Matsukawa, Nagano (Kitaazumi) | ||||||
| Matsukawa (松川村, Matsukawa-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 9,689 in 3813 households,[1] and a population density of 210 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 47.07 square kilometres (18.17 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 882．Hakuba | ||||||
| Hakuba (白馬村, Hakuba-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2019, the village had an estimated population of 9,007 in 4267 households,[1] and a population density of 48 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 189.36 square kilometres (73.11 sq mi). Hakuba is located in the eastern foothills of the Hida Mountains in the northern part of the Japanese Alps and is a popular ski resort. It is also the starting point for trekking Mount Shirouma and Mount Goryu, two of the One Hundred Mountains of Japan. The Hakuba Valley receives an average annual snow fall of 655 cm[2] (258 inches). The 2024–25 winter season in Hakuba holds the record for the highest snowfall in a single winter, with a total accumulation of 782 cm.[3] Hakuba is the central hub for 10 ski resorts with more than 200 runs. The village was the main event venue for 1998 Winter Olympics (Alpine, Ski Jump, Crosscountry). | ||||||
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| 883．Otari, Nagano | ||||||
| Otari (小谷村, Otari-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2018[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,914 in 1251 households,[1] and a population density of 11 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 267.91 square kilometres (103.44 sq mi). Otari is located in the mountainous far northwestern Nagano Prefecture, bordered by Niigata Prefecture to the north and west. Much of the village is within the borders of the Chūbu-Sangaku National Park or the Myōkō-Togakushi Renzan National Park. | ||||||
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| 884．Sakaki, Nagano | ||||||
| akaki (坂城町, Sakaki-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,025 in 6211 households,[1] and a population density of 280 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 53.64 square kilometres (20.71 sq mi). akaki is located in the Toushin Region, or north-central region, of Nagano Prefecture. The Chikuma River flows through the town. | ||||||
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| 885．Obuse | ||||||
| Obuse (小布施町, Obuse-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,999 in 3832 households,[1] and a population density of 580 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 19.12 square kilometres (7.38 sq mi). Obuse is located in northern Nagano Prefecture to the east of Nagano city. | ||||||
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| 886．Takayama, Nagano | ||||||
| Takayama (高山村, Takayama-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 7,101 in 2466 households,[1] and a population density of 72 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 98.56 square kilometres (38.05 sq mi). Takayama is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 887．Yamanouchi, Nagano | ||||||
| Yamanouchi (山ノ内町, Yamanouchi-machi) is a town located in Shimotakai District in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,403 in 5020 households,[1] and a population density of 47 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 265.90 square kilometres (102.66 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 888．Kijimadaira | ||||||
| Kijimadaira (木島平村, Kijimadaira-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2018[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,468, and a population density of 45.8 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 99.32 square kilometres (38.35 sq mi). Kijimadaira is located in mountainous northeastern Nagano Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 889．Nozawaonsen | ||||||
| ozawaonsen (野沢温泉村, Nozawaonsen-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,653 in 1,395 households[1] and a population density of 63 persons per km². The total area of the village is 57.96 square kilometres (22.38 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 890．Shinano, Nagano | ||||||
| hinano (信濃町, Shinano-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,339 in 3351 households,[1] and a population density of 56 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 149.30 square kilometres (57.65 sq mi). The area of present-day Shinano was part of ancient Shinano Province. The modern village of Shinano was created by the merger of the villages of Kashiwabara and Fujisato on July 1, 1955. Shinano merged with the neighboring villages of Furuma and Shinanojiri to form the town of Shinano on September 30, 1956. | ||||||
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| 891．Ogawa, Nagano | ||||||
| Ogawa (小川村, Ogawa-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,585 in 1074 households,[1] and a population density of 44 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 58.11 square kilometres (22.44 sq mi). Ogawa is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 892．Iizuna | ||||||
| Iizuna (飯綱町, Iizuna-machi) is a town located in the Kamiminochi District of northern Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,115 in 4187 households,[1] and a population density of 150 persons per km2. the total area of the town is 75.00 square kilometres (28.96 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 893．Sakae, Nagano | ||||||
| akae (栄村, Sakae-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,828 in 817 households,[1] and a population density of 6.7 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 271.66 square kilometres (104.89 sq mi). akae is located in mountainous far northeastern Nagano Prefecture, bordered by Gunma Prefecture to the east and Niigata Prefecture to the north. The village is located in an area of severe winters with extremely heavy snowfall. The Chikuma River flows from west to east through the northern part of the village. Mount Naeba (2145 meters) is on the border of the village with Niigata Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 894．Gifu | ||||||
| Gifu (岐阜市, Gifu-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɡʲi.ɸɯ, ɡʲi.ɸɯ̥ꜜ.ɕi][4]) is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important strategic role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords used the area as a base in their efforts to unify and control Japan. Among them, Oda Nobunaga, who gave the region the name it is known by today.[5][6] Gifu continued to flourish even after Japan's unification as both an important shukuba along the Edo period Nakasendō[7] and, later, as one of Japan's fashion centers. It has been designated a core city by the national government. The city is a part of the Chūkyō metropolitan area, centered around Nagoya. | ||||||
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| 895．Ōgaki | ||||||
| Ōgaki (大垣市, Ōgaki-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of October 31, 2018, the city had an estimated population of 161,539, and a population density of 782 persons per km2 in 65,931 households.[1] The total area of the city was 206.57 square kilometres (79.76 sq mi). Ōgaki was the final destination for the haiku poet Matsuo Bashō on one of his long journeys as recounted in his book Oku no Hosomichi. Every November the city holds a Bashō Festival. | ||||||
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| 896．Takayama, Gifu | ||||||
| Takayama (高山市, Takayama-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ta.ka(ꜜ).ja.ma, -ka.ja.maꜜ.ɕi][3]) is a city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 81,968 in 36,815 households,[4] and a population density of 37 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 2,177.61 square kilometers (840.78 sq mi) making it the largest city by area in Japan. The high altitude and separation from other areas of Japan kept the area fairly isolated, allowing Takayama to develop its own culture over about a 300-year period. | ||||||
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| 897．Tajimi | ||||||
| Tajimi (多治見市, Tajimi-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 March 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 110,070 in 46,580 households,[1] and a population density of 1200 people per km2. The total area of the city was 117.01 square kilometres (45.18 sq mi). The city is famous for its production of Mino ware ceramics, especially in the Oribe and Seto styles. Tajimi is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).[2] | ||||||
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| 898．Seki, Gifu | ||||||
| eki (関市, Seki-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 89,020 and a population density of 190 persons per km2 in 35,366 households.[3] The total area of the city was 472.33 square kilometres (182.37 sq mi). eki is located in central Gifu Prefecture at the northern tip of the Nōbi Plain, approximately 40 kilometers north of Nagoya. Due to various municipal mergers, the city has a "U" shape, almost enclosing the city of Mino. Also as a result of the merger, the population center of population in Japan now is located in Sekiuchi (former Mutsumi-cho area). Mount Takinami is the highest point in the city, with an elevation of 1,412 metres (4,633 ft). The Nagara River and Itadori River flow through the city. | ||||||
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| 899．Nakatsugawa | ||||||
| akatsugawa (中津川市, Nakatsugawa-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 31 December 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 78,930, and a population density of 120 persons per km2 in 30,788 households.[2] The total area of the city was 676.45 square kilometres (261.18 sq mi). akatsugawa is in the Tōnō region of far eastern Gifu Prefecture, bordering on Nagano Prefecture. Mount Ena, the southernmost of the Kiso Mountains on the border between Nakatsugawa, Aichi and Nagano Prefecture is the highest point in the city, with an elevation of 2,191 metres (7,188 ft). The Kiso River and the Agi River flow through the city. | ||||||
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| 900．Mino, Gifu | ||||||
| Mino (美濃市, Mino-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [mʲiꜜ.no, mʲi.noꜜ, mʲi.noꜜɕi][2]) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 31 December 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 20,749 in 8149 households, and a population density of 180 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the city was 117.01 square kilometres (45.18 sq mi). The city is renowned for traditional Japanese Mino washi paper and its streets, which are in the style of the early Edo period (1603–1868). An urban area known as "Udatsu Townscape" (うだつのあがるまちなみ) was designated as an important traditional building group conservation area by the government on May 13, 1999. | ||||||
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| 901．Mizunami, Gifu | ||||||
| Mizunami (瑞浪市, Mizunami-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 37,705, and a population density of 220 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 174.86 square kilometres (67.51 sq mi). Mizunami's biggest claim to fame came in 1995, when the largest ceramic plate in the world, as recognised by the Guinness Book of Records, was created by the Inatsu Town Planning Association in the city. It measures 2.8 metres in diameter.[2] | ||||||
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| 902．Hashima, Gifu | ||||||
| Hashima (羽島市, Hashima-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 67,909 in 26,327 households,[1] and a population density of 1300 persons per km2, in 26,367 households. The total area of the city is 53.66 square kilometres (20.72 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 903．Ena, Gifu | ||||||
| na (恵那市, Ena-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,777, and a population density of 96.7 persons per km2, in 19,820 households.[1] The total area of the city was 504.24 square kilometres (194.69 sq mi). na is located in the Tōnō region of southeastern Gifu Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 904．Minokamo, Gifu | ||||||
| Minokamo (美濃加茂市, Minokamo-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 56,972 and a population density of 74.81 persons per km2, in 22,508 households.[2] The total area of the city was 74.81 square kilometres (28.88 sq mi). Minokamo is located in south-central Gifu Prefecture in the Nōbi Plain, between the Hida Mountains and the Kiso River. | ||||||
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| 905．Toki, Gifu | ||||||
| Toki (土岐市, Toki-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 31 January 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 58,567 in 24,485 households,[1] and a population density of 500 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 117.01 square kilometres (45.18 sq mi). Toki is known as one of the largest producers of Japanese pottery, generally referred to as Mino ware. | ||||||
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| 906．Kakamigahara | ||||||
| Kakamigahara (各務原市, Kakamigahara-shi) is a city located in southern Gifu Prefecture in Japan. As of 1 January 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 148,225, and a population density of 1700 persons per km2, in 59,736 households.[1] The total area of the city was 87.81 km2 (33.90 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 907．Kani, Gifu | ||||||
| Kani (可児市, Kani-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 April 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 99,826 and a population density of 1100 persons per km2, in 42,286 households.[2] The total area of the city was 87.57 square kilometres (33.81 sq mi). Kani is located in the south-central Gifu Prefecture, about 30 km from either Gifu city or Nagoya city, in the Kani basin. The Kiso River flows in the northern part of the city and roughly flat terrain continues to the Ota Basin on the opposite bank. The eastern portion of the city is hilly, and has many golf courses (golf courses occupy nearly 10% of the city area). | ||||||
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| 908．Yamagata, Gifu | ||||||
| Yamagata (山県市, Yamagata-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,356 in 10,868 households,[2] and a population density of 120 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 221.98 square kilometres (85.71 sq mi). Yamagata is located in south-west Gifu Prefecture, north of the prefectural capital of Gifu city. Mount Funabuse, on the border between Motosu and Yamagata is the highest point in the city, with an elevation of 1,040 metres (3,410 ft). | ||||||
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| 909．Mizuho, Gifu | ||||||
| Mizuho (瑞穂市, Mizuho-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 31 March 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 56,168 and a population density of 1951 persons per km2, in 23,756 households.[1] The total area of the city was 28.19 square kilometres (10.88 sq mi). Mizuho is located in south-west Gifu Prefecture in the northwestern part of the Nōbi Plain, sandwiched between the cities of Gifu and Ōgaki. The Nagara River and the Ibi River flow through the city. Mizuho is surrounded by the city of Seki to the west, south and east, and by the city of Gujō to the north. | ||||||
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| 910．Hida, Gifu | ||||||
| Hida (飛騨市, Hida-shi) or Hida Furukawa (飛騨古川, Hida Furukawa) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 December 2017[update], the city had an estimated population of 24,726, and a population density of 31 persons per km2, in 8,905 households.[1] The total area of the city was 792.53 square kilometres (306.00 sq mi). The official kanji for the city is actually 飛驒, which uses the old rendering of the 騨 character. However, the 驒 character is not included on the official list of usable characters (as decided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications), so the 騨 character is often used outside of the city. | ||||||
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| 911．Motosu, Gifu | ||||||
| Motosu (本巣市, Motosu-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 November 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 34,453 in 12, 464 households, and a population density of 390 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city was 374.65 square kilometres (144.65 sq mi). Motosu is located in western Gifu Prefecture. Mount Nōgōhaku, on the border between Motosu and Fukui Prefecture is the highest point in the city, with an elevation of 1,116 metres (3,661 ft). | ||||||
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| 912．Gujō, Gifu | ||||||
| Gujō (郡上市, Gujō-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɡɯ.(d)ʑoꜜː(.ɕi)][2]) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 February 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 41,858, and a population density of 41 persons per km2, in 15,341 households.[3] The total area of the city was 851.21 square kilometres (328.65 sq mi), including Gujo Hachiman, a part of the city that was an independent town until 2004, and has a large summer Bon odori festival, Gujo Odori.[4] | ||||||
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| 913．Gero, Gifu | ||||||
| Gero (下呂市, Gero-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 31 October 2017[update], the city had an estimated population of 33,283, and a population density of 39 persons per km2 (101/sq mi), in 12,253 households.[2] The total area of the city was 851.21 square kilometres (328.65 sq mi). The city is famous for its hot springs. | ||||||
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| 914．Kaizu | ||||||
| Kaizu (海津市, Kaizu-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 April 2018[update], the city had an estimated population of 34,960, and a population density of 310 persons per km2, in 12,167 households.[2] The total area of the city was 112.03 square kilometres (43.26 sq mi). Most of the city is located at sea level and is well known for levees surrounding the area. | ||||||
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| 915．Ginan, Gifu | ||||||
| Ginan (岐南町, Ginan-chō) is a town located in Hashima District, Gifu, Japan. As of 1 December 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 25,661 and a population density of 3200 persons per km2, in 10,633 households.[2] The total area of the town was 7.91 square kilometres (3.05 sq mi). Ginan is located in the Nōbi Plain in southern Gifu Prefecture, bordering on Aichi Prefecture. The Kiso River and the Sakai River flow through the town, which is located in marshy flatlands and was often subject to flooding. The town has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Ginan is 15.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1934 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 28.1 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.1 °C.[3] | ||||||
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| 916．Kasamatsu, Gifu | ||||||
| Kasamatsu (笠松町, Kasamatsu-chō) is a town located in Hashima District, Gifu, Japan. As of 31 October 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 22,273 and a population density of 2200 persons per km2, in 8944 households.[2] The total area of the town was 10.30 square kilometres (3.98 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 917．Yōrō, Gifu | ||||||
| Yōrō (養老町, Yōrō-chō) is a town located in Yōrō District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 29,309 in 10,356 households and a population density of 405 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 72.29 square kilometres (27.91 sq mi).[1] Yōrō is located in south-west Gifu Prefecture, with the Yōrō Mountains to the west and the plains of the Ibi River to the east, The Makita River also flows through the town. The town has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Yōrō is 15.3 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1840 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.6 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.1 °C.[2] | ||||||
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| 918．Tarui, Gifu | ||||||
| Tarui (垂井町, Tarui-chō) is a town located in Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 27,439 and a population density of 480 persons per km2, in 10,525 households.[2] The total area of the town was 57.09 square kilometres (22.04 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 919．Sekigahara, Gifu | ||||||
| ekigahara (関ケ原町, Sekigahara-chō[a]) is a town located in Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,109 and a population density of 140 persons per km2, in 2,725 households.[3] The total area of the town was 49.28 square kilometres (19.03 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 920．Gōdo, Gifu | ||||||
| Gōdo (神戸町, Gōdo-chō) is a town located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 December 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 19,361 and a population density of 1000 persons per km2, in 6998 households.[2] The total area of the town was 18.78 square kilometres (7.25 sq mi). Gōdo is located in the northwestern portion of the Nōbi Plain in southwestern Gifu Prefecture. The town has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Gōdo is 15.2 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1952 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.6 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.9 °C.[3] | ||||||
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| 921．Wanouchi, Gifu | ||||||
| anouchi (輪之内町, Wanouchi-chō) is a town located in Anpachi District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,910 in 3,183 households [1] and a population density of 439 persons per km2.The total area of the town is 22.33 square kilometres (8.62 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 922．Anpachi, Gifu | ||||||
| Anpachi (安八町, Anpachi-chō) is a town located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 December 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,072 in 5,291 households,[2] and a population density of 830 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 18.16 square kilometres (7.01 sq mi). Anpachi is located in the northwestern portion of the Nōbi Plain in southwestern Gifu Prefecture. The Ibi River and the Nagara River flow through the town. The town is located in marshy flatlands and was often subject to flooding. The oldest portions of the town are protected by ancient embankments. The town has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Anpachi is 15.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1877 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.7 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.1 °C.[3] | ||||||
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| 923．Ibigawa | ||||||
| Ibigawa (揖斐川町, Ibigawa-chō) is a town located in Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 21,319 in 8,015 households [1] and a population density of 27 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 803.44 square kilometres (310.21 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 924．Ōno, Gifu | ||||||
| Ōno (大野町, Ōno-chō) is a town located in Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 23,111 in 7906 households [1] and a population density of 680 persons per km2.The total area of the town was 803.44 square kilometres (310.21 sq mi). Ōno is located in western Gifu Prefecture, in the northern part of the Nōbi Plain. The northern part is hilly, with an altitude of approximately 300 meters; however, most of the town is flatland between the Ibi River and the Nagara River. The town has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Ōno is 15.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2024 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.7 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.7 °C.[2] The mountainous areas of the town are noted for extremely heavy snow in winter. | ||||||
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| 925．Ikeda, Gifu | ||||||
| Ikeda (池田町, Ikeda-chō) is a town located in Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 24,034 in 8291 households[1] and a population density of 620 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 38.80 square kilometres (14.98 sq mi). Ikeda is located in southwestern Gifu Prefecture. The Ibi River flows through the town, which is hilly to mountainous in the west, including Mount Ikeda on the border with the neighbouring town of Ibigawa. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Ibi-Sekigahara-Yōrō Quasi-National Park. The town has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Ikeda is 15.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1991 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.5 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.6 °C.[2] | ||||||
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| 926．Kitagata, Gifu | ||||||
| Kitagata (北方町, Kitagata-chō) is a town located in Motosu District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,410 and a population density of 3600 persons per km2, in 7,449 households.[1] The total area of the town was 5.18 square kilometres (2.00 sq mi). It is the smallest town in Gifu Prefecture in terms of area. | ||||||
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| 927．Sakahogi, Gifu | ||||||
| akahogi (坂祝町, Sakahogi-chō) is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,253 and a population density of 640 persons per km2, in 3359 households.[3] The total area of the town was 12.87 square kilometres (4.97 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 928．Tomika, Gifu | ||||||
| Tomika (富加町, Tomika-chō) is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2018[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,714 and a population density of 340 persons per km2, in 1962 households.[1] The total area of the town was 57.09 square kilometres (22.04 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 929．Kawabe, Gifu | ||||||
| Kawabe (川辺町, Kawabe-chō) is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,303 and a population density of 250 persons per km2, in 3876 households.[1] The total area of the town was 41.16 square kilometres (15.89 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 930．Hichisō, Gifu | ||||||
| Hichisō (七宗町, Hichisō-chō) is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,801 in and a population density of 94 persons per km2, in 1437 households.[1] The total area of the town was 7.91 square kilometres (3.05 sq mi). Hichisō is located in the Nōbi Plain of southern Gifu Prefecture, approximately 50 kilometers north of Nagoya metropolis. The Hida River flow through the town. The town has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Hichisō is 14.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2153 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.1 °C, and lowest in January, at around 2.4 °C.[2] | ||||||
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| 931．Yaotsu, Gifu | ||||||
| Yaotsu (八百津町, Yaotsu-chō) is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,036 and a population density of 886 persons per km2, in 4311 households.[2] The total area of the town was 128.79 square kilometres (49.73 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 932．Shirakawa, Gifu (town) | ||||||
| hirakawa (白川町, Shirakawa-chō) is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,288 and a population density of 36 persons per km2, in 3159 households.[1] The total area of the town was 237.90 square kilometres (91.85 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 933．Higashishirakawa, Gifu | ||||||
| Higashishirakawa (東白川村, Higashishirakawa-mura) is a village located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2018[update], the village had an estimated population of 2,278 and a population density of 26 persons per km2, in 842 households.[2] The total area of the village was 87.09 square kilometres (33.63 sq mi). Higashishirakawa has been selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[3] | ||||||
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| 934．Mitake, Gifu | ||||||
| Mitake (御嵩町, Mitake-chō) is a town located in Kani District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,363 and a population density of 330 persons per km2, in 7,348 households.[1] The total area of the town was 56.69 square kilometres (21.89 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 935．Shirakawa, Gifu (village) | ||||||
| hirakawa (白川村, Shirakawa-mura; lit. 'White River Village') is a village located in Ōno District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for being the site of Shirakawa-gō, a small, traditional village showcasing a building style known as gasshō-zukuri. Together with Gokayama in Nanto, Toyama, it is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. | ||||||
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| 936．Nagaizumi | ||||||
| agaizumi (長泉町, Nagaizumi-chō) is a town located in Suntō District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 43,568 in 18154 households [1] and a population density of 1,600 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 26.63 square kilometres (10.28 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 937．Yoshida, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Yoshida (吉田町, Yoshida-chō) is a town located in Haibara District, southern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 29,593 in 11,359 households,[1] and a population density of 1400 persons per km². The total area of the town is 20.73 square kilometres (8.00 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 938．Kawanehon | ||||||
| Kawanehon (川根本町, Kawanehon-chō) is a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,731 in 2895 households [1] and a population density of 13.4 persons per km². The total area of the town was 496.88 square kilometres (191.85 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 939．Mori, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Mori (森町, Mori-machi) is a town located in Shūchi District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,306 in 6622 households,[1] and a population density of 134 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 133.91 square kilometres (51.70 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 940．Shizuoka (city) | ||||||
| hizuoka (静岡市, Shizuoka-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɕi.(d)zɯꜜ.o.ka, ɕi.(d)zɯ.o.kaꜜ.ɕi][2]) is the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and the prefecture's second-largest city in both population and area. It has been populated since prehistoric times. As of 1 September 2023,[update] the city had an estimated population of 677,867 in 106,087 households,[3] and a population density of 480 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,200/sq mi). | ||||||
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| 941．Hamamatsu | ||||||
| Hamamatsu (浜松市, Hamamatsu-shi) is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. In September 2023, the city had an estimated population of 780,128 in 340,591 households,[1] making it the prefecture's largest city, with a population density of 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) over the total urban area of 1,558.06 km2 (601.57 sq mi). The city ranked first in the happiness index of Japan's government-designated cities, published by the Japan Research Institute, in both 2018 and 2022.[2] | ||||||
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| 942．Numazu | ||||||
| umazu (沼津市, Numazu-shi) is a city located in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 189,486 in 91,986 households,[1] and a population density of 1,014 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 186.96 square kilometres (72.19 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 943．Atami | ||||||
| Atami (熱海市, Atami-shi) is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 36,865 in 21,593 households[1] and a population density of 600 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 61.78 square kilometres (23.85 sq mi). Atami is located in the far eastern corner of Shizuoka Prefecture at the northern end of Izu Peninsula. The city is on the steep slopes of a partially submerged volcanic caldera on the edge of Sagami Bay. Atami literally means "hot ocean", due to the town's famous onsen hot springs. The city boundaries include the offshore island of Hatsushima. Most of Atami is located within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Warmed by the Kuroshio Current offshore, the area is known for its moderate maritime climate with hot, humid summers, and short winters. | ||||||
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| 944．Mishima, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Mishima (三島市, Mishima-shi) is a city located in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 109,803 in 49,323 households,[1] and a population density of 1,800 persons per square kilometre (4,700 per square mile). The total area of the city is 62.02 square kilometres (23.95 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 945．Fujinomiya, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Fujinomiya (富士宮市, Fujinomiya-shi) is a city located in central Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 132,507 in 56,655 households,[1] and a population density of 340 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 388.99 square kilometres (150.19 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 946．Itō, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Itō (伊東市, Itō-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [itoː, itoꜜːɕi][1]) is a city located on the eastern shore of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 63,343[2] and a population density of 510 persons per square kilometer. The total area was 124.13 square kilometres (47.93 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 947．Shimada, Shizuoka | ||||||
| himada (島田市, Shimada-shi) is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city, which covers an area of 315.7 square kilometres (121.9 sq mi). It had an estimated population in September 2023 of 93,724, giving a population density of about 300 persons per km2. himada is located in the Shida Plains of west-central Shizuoka Prefecture. It is located on both banks of the Ōi River. The area enjoys a warm maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters. | ||||||
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| 948．Fuji, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Fuji (富士市, Fuji-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɸɯꜜ.(d)ʑi, ɸɯ.(d)ʑiꜜ.ɕi][1]) is a city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 245,015 in 106,087 households,[2] and a population density of 1,000 people per km2. The total area of the city is 244.95 square kilometers (94.58 sq mi). Fuji is the third largest city in terms of population in Shizuoka Prefecture, trailing Hamamatsu and Shizuoka. | ||||||
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| 949．Iwata, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Iwata (磐田市, Iwata-shi) is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 169,897 in 68,215 households [2] and a population density was 1,000 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 163.45 square kilometres (63.11 sq mi). Iwata is widely known as the headquarters of the Yamaha Motor Corporation. Iwata is also home to Júbilo Iwata, a J. League soccer team, as well as Yamaha Jubilo, a rugby team. | ||||||
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| 950．Yaizu | ||||||
| Yaizu (焼津市, Yaizu-shi) is a city located in central Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 139,578 in 57,593 households,[1] and a population density of 2000 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 70.31 square kilometres (27.15 sq mi). Yaizu is a noted port for commercial fishing. | ||||||
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| 951．Kakegawa, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Kakegawa (掛川市, Kakegawa-shi) is a city in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 10 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 117,925 in 45,519 households.[1] The total area of the city is 265.69 square kilometres (102.58 sq mi). Kakegawa is in the coastal plains of southwest Shizuoka Prefecture. It is bordered to the south by the Pacific Ocean, and extends for approximately 30 kilometers north-south by 16 kilometers east-west. | ||||||
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| 952．Fujieda, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Fujieda (藤枝市, Fujieda-shi) is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2019[update], the city has an estimated population of 145,032 in 59,480 households,[1] and a population density of 750 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 194.06 square kilometres (74.93 sq mi). Fujieda is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).[2] | ||||||
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| 953．Gotemba, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Gotemba (御殿場市, Gotenba-shi; sometimes Gotenba) is a city on the southeastern flank of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 88,370 in 36,096 households,[1] and a population density of 450 persons per km². The total area of the city is 194.90 square kilometres (75.25 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 954．Fukuroi, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Fukuroi (袋井市, Fukuroi-shi) is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 88,395 in 34,842 households,[1] and a population density of 820 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 108.33 square kilometres (41.83 sq mi). Fukuroi is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).[2] | ||||||
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| 955．Shimoda, Shizuoka | ||||||
| himoda (下田市, Shimoda-shi) is a city and port located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 19,670 in 10,436 households,[1] and a population density of 188 persons per square kilometre (490 persons/mi2). The total area of the city is 104.71 square kilometres (40.43 sq mi). In the 1850s, Japan was in political crisis over its increasing inability to maintain its national seclusion policy and the issue of what relations, if any, it should have with foreign powers. For a few years, Shimoda was central to this debate. | ||||||
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| 956．Susono | ||||||
| usono (裾野市, Susono-shi) is a city located in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 51,216 in 21,858 households,[1] and a population density of 370 persons per km². The total area of the city is 138.12 square kilometres (53.33 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 957．Kosai, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Kosai (湖西市, Kosai-shi) is a city located in far western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 57,885 in 24,232 households,[1] and a population density of 668.7 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 85.65 square kilometres (33.07 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 958．Izu, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Izu (伊豆市, Izu-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [i.(d)zɯ, i.(d)zɯꜜ.ɕi][1]) is a city located in central Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 30,678 in 13,390 households,[2] and a population density of 84 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 363.97 square kilometres (140.53 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 959．Omaezaki | ||||||
| Omaezaki (御前崎市, Omaezaki-shi) is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Omaezaki is located at the tip of Omaezaki Peninsula on Japan's Pacific coast. As of 31 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,422 in 12,095 households [1] and a population density of 490 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 65.56 square kilometres (25.31 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 960．Kikugawa | ||||||
| Kikugawa (菊川市, Kikugawa-shi) is a city located in the western portion of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 47,714 in 18,775 households,[1] and a population density of 510 persons per km². The total area of the city is 94.19 square kilometres (36.37 sq mi). The city is known for production of green tea. The city's slogan is "Green for the Next Generation". | ||||||
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| 961．Izunokuni | ||||||
| Izunokuni (伊豆の国市, Izunokuni-shi) is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 10 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,579 in 21,257 households [1] and a population density of 506 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 94.62 square kilometres (36.53 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 962．Makinohara | ||||||
| Makinohara (牧之原市, Makinohara-shi) is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 45,813 in 16980 households [1] and a population density of 410 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 111.69 square kilometres (43.12 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 963．Higashiizu | ||||||
| Higashiizu (東伊豆町, Higashiizu-chō) is a town located in Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,155 in 6,264 households,[1] and a population density of 160 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 77.83 square kilometres (30.05 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 964．Kawazu, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Kawazu (河津町, Kawazu-chō) is a town located on the east coast of Izu Peninsula in Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,203 in 3334 households,[1] and a population density of 71 persons per km². The total area of the town is 100.79 square kilometres (38.92 sq mi). The town is noted for its Kawazu sakura, a variety of early-blooming sakura. | ||||||
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| 965．Minamiizu | ||||||
| Minamiizu (南伊豆町, Minamiizu-chō) is a town located at the southern tip of Izu Peninsula in Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,231 in 3895 households,[1] and a population density of 74 persons per km². The total area of the town is 110.58 square kilometres (42.70 sq mi) | ||||||
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| 966．Matsuzaki, Shizuoka | ||||||
| Matsuzaki (松崎町, Matsuzaki-chō) is a town located in on the southwest coast of Izu Peninsula in Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,563 in 2969 households,[1] and a population density of 77 persons per km². The total area of the town is 85.23 square kilometres (32.91 sq mi). Sakuramochi is a noted local specialty. Matsuzaki is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 967．Nishiizu | ||||||
| ishiizu (西伊豆町, Nishiizu-chō) is a town located in Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,798 in 3,764 households,[1] and a population density of 74 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 105.52 square kilometres (40.74 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 968．Kannami | ||||||
| Kannami (函南町, Kannami-chō) is a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 37,782 in 16,401 households [1] and a population density of 580 persons per km². The total area of the town was 65.16 square kilometres (25.16 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 969．Shimizu, Shizuoka | ||||||
| himizu (清水町, Shimizu-chō) is a town in Suntō District of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 32,453 in 14058 households,[1] and a population density of 3,700 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 8.81 square kilometres (3.40 sq mi). One of its most notable features is the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji on clear days. | ||||||
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| 970．Shimizu, Hokkaido | ||||||
| himizu (清水町, Shimizu-chō) is a small town located at the base of the Hidaka Mountain Range in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name Shimizu is taken from the Ainu word "Pekerebetsu", which means bright clean river. As of 2011, the population of the town is 10,243, and its primary source of income is through agriculture. Shimizu, like many other towns in Hokkaido, is undergoing population decline. | ||||||
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| 971．Nagoya | ||||||
| agoya (名古屋市, Nagoya-shi; [naꜜ.ɡo.ja, -ŋo.ja, na.ɡo.jaꜜ.ɕi, -ŋo.jaꜜ.ɕi] ⓘ, locally [na.ɡo.ja, -ŋo.ja][3]) is the capital and most populous city of Aichi Prefecture in Japan. It is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city in Japan (with a 2025 population of 2.3 million),[4] and the principal city of the Chūkyō metropolitan area, which is itself the third-most populous metropolitan area in Japan (with a population of 10.11 million).[5] Nagoya is located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu, and its seaport is the largest in Japan. | ||||||
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| 972．Toyohashi | ||||||
| Toyohashi (豊橋市, Toyohashi-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 377,453 in 160,516 households [1] and a population density of 1,400 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 261.86 square kilometres (101.10 sq mi). By area, Toyohashi was Aichi Prefecture's second-largest city until March 31, 2005, when it was surpassed by the city of Toyota, which had merged with six peripheral municipalities. | ||||||
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| 973．Okazaki, Aichi | ||||||
| Okazaki (岡崎市, Okazaki-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [o.kaꜜ.(d)za.kʲi, -ka.(d)za.kʲi̥ꜜ.ɕi, -(d)zaꜜ.kʲi̥.ɕi], locally [o.ka.(d)za.kʲi][1][2]) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 386,999 in 164,087 households,[3] and a population density of 999 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 387.20 km2 (149.50 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 974．Ichinomiya, Aichi | ||||||
| Ichinomiya (一宮市, Ichinomiya-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The city is sometimes called Owarichinomiya to avoid confusion with other municipalities of the same name, including Ichinomiya (now part of the city of Toyokawa) and Ichinomiya in Chiba Prefecture. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 379,654 in 161,434 households,[1] and a population density of 3,336 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 113.82 square kilometres (43.95 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 975．Seto, Aichi | ||||||
| eto (瀬戸市, Seto-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 127,659 in 56,573 households,[1] and a population density of 1,146 persons per km2. The total area was 111.40 square kilometres (43.01 sq mi). eto is located in the hilly northern region of Aichi Prefecture, bordering Gifu Prefecture, approximately 35 minutes from Nagoya by way of the Meitetsu Seto Line. In English, the name of "Seto" translates to "the place where the river runs quickly". However, while there is a river in Seto, it is neither significantly large nor quick-moving. The city of Seto is famous for its pottery and ceramics, so much so that the generic word for ceramics in Japanese is setomono (瀬戸物). The main street along the river is lined with dozens of pottery shops. Every third Saturday and Sunday in September, there is a very large pottery festival called Setomono Matsuri[2](瀬戸物祭り) This festival attracts about 20,000 visitors from around Japan and abroad every year.[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 976．Handa, Aichi | ||||||
| Handa (半田市, Handa-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 118,259 in 51,846 households,[1] and a population density of 2,494 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 47.42 square kilometres (18.31 sq mi). Handa is located in northeastern Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by Mikawa Bay to the east. | ||||||
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| 977．Kasugai, Aichi | ||||||
| Kasugai (春日井市, Kasugai-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 306,764,[1] and a population density of 3,306 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 92.78 square kilometres (35.82 sq mi). The city is sometimes called Owarikasugai to avoid confusion with other municipality of the same name, including Kasugai (now part of Fuefuki) in Yamanashi Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 978．Toyokawa, Aichi | ||||||
| Toyokawa (豊川市, Toyokawa-shi) is a city in the eastern part of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 183,930 in 72,949 households,[1] and a population density of 1,141 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 161.14 square kilometres (62.22 sq mi). Toyokawa, famous for its Toyokawa Inari temple, has a good balance of industry, commerce, agriculture and forestry, and is situated in an area rich in history, traditions, and culture. | ||||||
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| 979．Tsushima, Aichi | ||||||
| Tsushima (津島市, Tsushima-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of October 1, 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 61,647 in 26,559 households,[1] and a population density of 2,457 persons per km². The total area of the city is 25.09 square kilometres (9.69 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 980．Hekinan | ||||||
| Hekinan (碧南市, Hekinan-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 72,864 in 29,139 households,[1] and a population density of 1,986 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 36.68 square kilometres (14.16 sq mi).[2] Hekinan is located in south-central Aichi Prefecture, and is surrounded by Lake Aburagafuchi, the Yahagi River, Kinuura Bay, and Mikawa Bay. Most of the city area lies on reclaimed ground, with an average elevation of under seven meters above sea level. | ||||||
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| 981．Kariya, Aichi | ||||||
| Kariya (刈谷市, Kariya-shi) is a city in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 153,162 in 66,751 households,[1] and a population density of 3,040 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 50.39 square kilometres (19.46 sq mi). Kariya is situated in central Aichi Prefecture, on the Mikawa side of the border between former Owari Province and Mikawa Province. The area is flat and well-watered, with an average elevation of less than 10 meters above sea level. | ||||||
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| 982．Toyota, Aichi | ||||||
| Toyota (豊田市, Toyota-shi; pronounced [toꜜjota ɕi]), formerly known as Koromo, is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 426,162 and a population density of 464 people per km2. The total area was 918.32 square kilometres (354.57 sq mi). It is located about 50 minutes from Nagoya by way of the Meitetsu Toyota Line. | ||||||
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| 983．Anjō | ||||||
| Anjō (安城市, Anjō-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 188,693 in 76,087 households,[1] and a population density of 2,193 persons per km². The total area of the city was 86.05 square kilometres (33.22 sq mi). Anjō is situated in southern Aichi Prefecture, approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) from central Nagoya, in the center of the Okazaki Plain, on the west bank of the Yahagi River. National Route 1 and National Route 23 provide the main east-west access through the city, with Aichi Prefectural Route 48 running between the two. | ||||||
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| 984．Nishio | ||||||
| ishio (西尾市, Nishio-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 169,984 in 65,553 households,[1] with a population density of 1,054 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 160.22 square kilometres (61.86 sq mi). It is a regional commercial and manufacturing center and the country's leading producer of powdered green tea. | ||||||
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| 985．Gamagōri | ||||||
| Gamagōri (蒲郡市, Gamagōri-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 80,063 in 32,800 households,[1] and a population density of 1,407 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 56.92 square kilometres (21.98 sq mi). Gamagōri is situated on the coast of Mikawa Bay on the Pacific Ocean in southeastern Aichi Prefecture. Sheltered by Chita Peninsula and Atsumi Peninsula, the climate is mild, and parts of the city is within the borders of the Mikawa Wan Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 986．Inuyama, Aichi | ||||||
| Inuyama (犬山市, Inuyama-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 73,420 in 31,276 households,[1] and a population density of 980 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 74.90 square kilometres (28.92 sq mi). The name of the city literally translates to "Dog Mountain". The name appears in historical records from 1336, but its origin is unknown. | ||||||
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| 987．Tokoname | ||||||
| Tokoname (常滑市, Tokoname-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 57,872 in 24,872 households,[1] and a population density of 1,035 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 55.90 square kilometres (21.58 sq mi). The city is notable as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. | ||||||
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| 988．Kōnan, Aichi | ||||||
| Kōnan (江南市, Kōnan-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 97,903 in 41,363 households,[1] and a population density of 3,242 inhabitants per square kilometre (8,400/sq mi). The total area of the city is 30.20 km2 (11.66 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 989．Komaki | ||||||
| Komaki (小牧市, Komaki-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 148,872 in 68,174 households,[1] and a population density of 2,370 inhabitants per square kilometre (6,100/sq mi). The total area of the city was 62.81 square kilometres (24.25 sq mi). Komaki is commonly associated with the former Komaki Airport, which is located on the border between Komaki and neighboring Kasugai. | ||||||
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| 990．Inazawa | ||||||
| Inazawa (稲沢市, Inazawa-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 135,580 in 54,999 households,[1] and a population density of 1,709 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,430/sq mi). The total area of the city was 79.35 km2 (30.64 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 991．Shinshiro | ||||||
| hinshiro (新城市, Shinshiro-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 44,581 in 17,691 households,[1] and a population density of 89.3 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 499.23 square kilometres (192.75 sq mi). hinshiro is located in east-central Aichi Prefecture. Much of the northern and eastern portion of the city area is covered in mountains and forest, and most is within the borders of the Aichi Kōgen Quasi-National Park | ||||||
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| 992．Tōkai, Aichi | ||||||
| Tōkai (東海市, Tōkai-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 113,698 in 51,035 households,[1] and a population density of 2,618 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 43.43 square kilometres (16.77 sq mi). Tōkai is located in the far northwestern neck of Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by Ise Bay to the east, and the metropolis of Nagoya to the north. It extends 8.06 kilometers from east to west and 10.97 kilometers from north to south. Much of the city is near sea level in altitude. | ||||||
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| 993．Ōbu | ||||||
| Ōbu (大府市, Ōbu-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 92,179 in 39,382 households,[1] and a population density of 2,739 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 33.66 square kilometres (13.00 sq mi). Ōbu has been a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC)[2] since June 5, 2000. | ||||||
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| 994．Chita, Aichi | ||||||
| Chita (知多市, Chita-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 83,891 in 35,798 households,[1] and a population density of 1,828 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 45.90 km2 (17.72 sq mi). Chita is located in northwestern Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, at the head of the Chita Peninsula with an altitude of 50–70 m (164.0–229.7 ft) above sea level.[citation needed] It is bordered by Ise Bay to the east. | ||||||
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| 995．Chiryū | ||||||
| Chiryū (知立市, Chiryū-shi) is a city in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Nishimikawa region. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 71,992 in 32,579 households,[1] and a population density of 4,414 persons per km². The total area of the city is 16.31 square kilometres (6.30 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 996．Owariasahi | ||||||
| Owariasahi (尾張旭市, Owariasahi-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 81,954 in 35,583 households,[1] and a population density of 3,897 persons per km². The total area of the city is 21.03 square kilometres (8.12 sq mi). Owariasahi is located in west-central Aichi Prefecture, north of the Nagoya metropolis. The Aichi Prefectural Forest Park covers approximately 15% of its area. | ||||||
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| 997．Takahama, Aichi | ||||||
| Takahama (高浜市, Takahama-shi) is a city located in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,736 in 20,500 households,[1] and a population density of 3,717 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 13.11 square kilometres (5.06 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 998．Iwakura, Aichi | ||||||
| Iwakura (岩倉市, Iwakura-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 47,929 in 21,805 households,[1] and a population density of 4,578 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 10.47 square kilometres (4.04 sq mi). It is the city with the smallest area in the prefecture (followed by Takahama and Chiryū), and is the 10th smallest city in Japan.[2] Iwakura city is famous for its "Cherry Blossom Festival" which mostly takes place around the end of March every year. Iwakura's cherry blossom is located at the symbol of the city "Gojo river" and lists as one of the top 100 best cherry blossom spots in Japan. | ||||||
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| 999．Toyoake | ||||||
| Toyoake (豊明市, Toyoake-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 69,525 in 30,185 households,[1] and a population density of 2,994 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 23.22 square kilometres (8.97 sq mi). Toyoake is located in the coastal flatlands of central Aichi Prefecture, bordering the Nagoya metropolis. | ||||||
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| 1000．Nisshin, Aichi | ||||||
| isshin (日進市, Nisshin-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 91,795 in 37,398 households,[1] and a population density of 2,629 persons per km². The total area of the city was 34.91 square kilometres (13.48 sq mi). isshin is located on the flatlands of central Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by the metropolis of Nagoya to the west.[2] | ||||||
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| 1001．Tahara, Aichi | ||||||
| Tahara (田原市, Tahara-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 60,206 in 22,576 households,[1] and a population density of 315 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 191.12 square kilometres (73.79 sq mi). Tahara is situated in southern Aichi Prefecture, and occupies most of the hilly Atsumi Peninsula. The peninsula is bounded on the north by Mikawa Bay and to the south lies the Enshū Sea.[2] Situated as it is between those two bodies of water, Tahara has a warm maritime climate. | ||||||
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| 1002．Aisai | ||||||
| Aisai (愛西市, Aisai-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 61,320 in 23,451 households,[1] and a population density of 919 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 66.70 square kilometres (25.75 sq mi). Aisai is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).[2] | ||||||
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| 1003．Kiyosu | ||||||
| Kiyosu (清須市, Kiyosu-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 69,687 in 29,477 households,[1] and a population density of 4,017 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 17.35 square kilometres (6.70 sq mi). Kiyosu is located in far western Aichi Prefecture, in the western portion of the Nōbi Plain on the Shōnai River. It is bordered by the Nagoya metropolis to the east. Most of the city has an altitude of under 10 meters above sea level. | ||||||
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| 1004．Kitanagoya | ||||||
| Kitanagoya (北名古屋市, Kitanagoya-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 86,068 in 36,904 households,[1] and a population density of 4,685 inhabitants per square kilometre (12,130/sq mi). The total area of the city is 18.37 square kilometres (7.09 sq mi). Kitanagoya is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).[2] | ||||||
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| 1005．Yatomi | ||||||
| Yatomi (弥富市, Yatomi-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of December 1, 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 44,589 in 18,185 households and a population density of 910 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 49.0 square kilometres (18.9 sq mi). The between of the border, and neighboring town of Kanie. | ||||||
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| 1006．Tōgō, Aichi | ||||||
| Tōgō (東郷町, Tōgō-chō) is a town located in Aichi District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 44,109 in 17,792 households,[1] and a population density of 2,446 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 18.03 square kilometres (6.96 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1007．Nagakute | ||||||
| agakute (長久手市, Nagakute-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 61,503 in 24,352 households,[1] and a population density of 2,854 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 21.55 square kilometres (8.32 sq mi). Nagakute is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).[2] | ||||||
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| 1008．Toyoyama | ||||||
| Toyoyama (豊山町, Toyoyama-chō) is a town located in Nishikasugai District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,630 in 6,757 households,[1] and a population density of 2,529 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 6.18 square kilometres (2.39 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1009．Ōguchi | ||||||
| Ōguchi (大口町, Ōguchi-chō) is a town located in Niwa District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 24,160 in 9547 households,[1] and a population density of 1,775 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 13.61 square kilometres (5.25 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1010．Fusō, Aichi | ||||||
| Fusō (扶桑町, Fusō-chō) is a town located in Niwa District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 34,144 in 14,017 households,[1] and a population density of 3,051 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 11.19 square kilometres (4.32 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1011．Ōharu | ||||||
| Ōharu (大治町, Ōharu-chō) is a town located in Ama District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 32,318 in 13,683 households,[1] and a population density of 4,904 persons per km². The total area of the town is 6.59 square kilometres (2.54 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1012．Kanie | ||||||
| Kanie (蟹江町, Kanie-chō) is a town located in Ama District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 37,082 in 16,647 households,[1] and a population density of 3,344 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 11.09 square kilometres (4.28 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1013．Tobishima | ||||||
| Tobishima (飛島村, Tobishima-mura) is a village located in Ama District, Aichi Prefecture, in the Tōkai region of Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,609 in 1765 households,[1] and a population density of 206 persons per km². The total area of the village was 22.42 square kilometres (8.66 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1014．Agui, Aichi | ||||||
| Agui (阿久比町, Agui-chō) is a town located in Chita District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 28,291 in 10,682 households[1] and a population density of 1,189/km2 (3,080/sq mi). The total area of the town was 23.80 square kilometres (9.19 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 1015．Higashiura | ||||||
| Higashiura (東浦町, Higashiura-chō) is a town located in Chita District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. On 31 April 2023, the town had an estimated population of 50,182 in 21,426 households,[2] and a population density of 1,611 per square kilometre (4,170/sq mi). This makes the town the most populous town in Aichi Prefecture, surpassing Takahama, Iwakura in population. The town is also the second most populous town in Japan, being surpassed by Fuchū, Hiroshima. The total area was 31.14 square kilometres (12.02 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1016．Minamichita | ||||||
| Minamichita (南知多町, Minamichita-chō) is a town in Chita District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 17,393 in 7338 households,[1] and a population density of 453 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 38.37 square kilometres (14.81 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1017．Mihama, Aichi | ||||||
| Mihama (美浜町, Mihama-chō) is a town located in Chita District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 22,701 in 8852 households,[1] and a population density of 491 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 46.20 square kilometres (17.84 sq mi) | ||||||
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| 1018．Taketoyo | ||||||
| Taketoyo (武豊町, Taketoyo-chō) is a town located in Chita District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 43,147 in 18,392 households,[1] and a population density of 1,636 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 26.38 square kilometres (10.19 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1019．Kōta, Aichi | ||||||
| Kōta (幸田町, Kōta-chō) is a town located in Nukata District, Aichi Prefecture, in the Tōkai region of Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 42,200 in 16,198 households,[1] and a population density of 744 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 56.72 square kilometres (21.90 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1020．Miyoshi, Aichi | ||||||
| Miyoshi (みよし市, Miyoshi-shi) is a city located in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 62,782 in 24,260 households,[1] and a population density of 1,950 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 32.19 square kilometres (12.43 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1021．Shitara, Aichi | ||||||
| hitara (設楽町, Shitara-chō) is a town located in Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,531 in 2,133 households,[1] and a population density of 16.5 persons per km². The total area of the town was 273.94 square kilometres (105.77 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1022．Tōei, Aichi | ||||||
| Tōei (東栄町, Tōei-chō) is a town located in Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,033 in 1438 households,[1] and a population density of 24.6 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 123.38 square kilometres (47.64 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1023．Toyone | ||||||
| Toyone (豊根村, Toyone-mura) is a village located in Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,031 in 507 households,[1] and a population density of 6.61 persons per km². The total area of the village was 155.88 square kilometres (60.19 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1024．Kozakai | ||||||
| Kozakai (小坂井町, Kozakai-chō) was a town located in Hoi District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of November 1, 2007, (the last census information available) the town had an estimated population of 22,708 and a population density of 2,188.31 persons per km2. The total area was 9.92 km2. On February 1, 2010, Kozakai was merged into the expanded city of Toyokawa. Therefore, Hoi District was dissolved as a result of this merger. | ||||||
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| 1025．Ama, Aichi | ||||||
| Ama (あま市, Ama-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 87,651 in 36,997 households,[1] and a population density of 3,188 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 27.49 square kilometres (10.61 sq mi).[2] Ama is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).[3] | ||||||
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| 1026．Tsu, Mie | ||||||
| Tsu (津市, Tsu-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [tsɯꜜ(.ɕi)][1]) is the capital city of Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 274,879 in 127,273 households and a population density of 390 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 711.11 square kilometres (274.56 sq mi). Although the second largest city in the prefecture in terms of population (behind Yokkaichi), its designation as the prefectural capital and its holding of a large concentration of national government offices and educational facilities make the city the administrative and educational center of Mie Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1027．Yokkaichi | ||||||
| Yokkaichi (四日市市, Yokkaichi-shi) is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 305,279 in 147,185 households and a population density of 1,478.3 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 206.50 square kilometres (79.73 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1028．Ise, Mie | ||||||
| Ise (伊勢市, Ise-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [iꜜ.se, i.seꜜ.ɕi][1]), formerly called Ujiyamada (宇治山田), is a city in central Mie Prefecture, on the island of Honshū, Japan. Ise is home to Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred Shintō shrine in Japan. The city has a long-standing title – Shinto (神都) – that roughly means "the Holy City", and literally means "the Capital of the Kami".[2] As of 31 July 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 123,533 in 55,911 households and a population density of 590 people per km2.[3] The total area of the city is 208.53 square kilometres (80.51 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1029．Matsusaka | ||||||
| Matsusaka (松阪市, Matsusaka-shi; Local dialect: Mattsaka or Massaka) is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 157,235 in 66,018 households and a population density of 250 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 623.64 square kilometres (240.79 sq mi). The city is famous for Matsusaka beef. | ||||||
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| 1030．Kuwana, Mie | ||||||
| Kuwana (桑名市, Kuwana-shi) is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 141,045 in 60,301 households and a population density of 1000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 136.68 square kilometres (52.77 sq mi). Kuwana is located in northern Mie Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. It is located at the mouth of Kiso Three Rivers dividing Mie and Aichi Prefectures, the city has functioned as a regional center of fishing, industry, business, and culture. | ||||||
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| 1031．Suzuka, Mie | ||||||
| uzuka (鈴鹿市, Suzuka-shi) is a city in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2020[update], the city had an estimated population of 197,977 in 87,680 households and a population density of 1000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 194.46 square kilometres (75.08 square miles). uzuka is in northeastern Mie Prefecture, in northern Kii Peninsula, bordered by Ise Bay to the east. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Ise-no-Umi Prefectural Natural Park and the Suzuka Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1032．Nabari, Mie | ||||||
| abari (名張市, Nabari-shi) is a city located in central Mie Prefecture, Japan, bordering on Nara Prefecture to the west. As of 1 September 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 77,022 in 34,658 households and a population density of 590 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 129.77 square kilometres (50.10 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1033．Owase | ||||||
| Owase (尾鷲市, Owase-shi) is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 16,910, in 9,177 households. The population density was 88 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city was 192.71 square kilometres (74.41 sq mi). Owase is located in southeastern Kii Peninsula, in southern Mie Prefecture, facing the Gulf of Kumano the Pacific Ocean. Ninety percent of the city area is forested or coastal rias. Sandwiched between mountains and the offshore Kuroshio Current, the area has very heavy rainfall from spring through autumn. More than 80% of the population is concentrated in former Osawe town, on the coast. | ||||||
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| 1034．Kameyama, Mie | ||||||
| Kameyama (亀山市, Kameyama-shi) is a city located in northern Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,457 in 21,745 households and a population density of 260 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 190.91 km2 (73.71 square miles). Kameyama is located in the north-central part of Mie Prefecture. The Suzuka Mountains are in the northwestern part of the city, and the Nunobiki Mountains are in the southwestern part. More than half of the city's area is forest. | ||||||
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| 1035．Toba, Mie | ||||||
| Toba (鳥羽市, Toba-shi) is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 17,741 in 8328 households and a population density of 170 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 107.34 square kilometres (41.44 sq mi). Toba is located on the northeastern tip of Shima Peninsula in far eastern Mie Prefecture, facing Ise Bay of the Pacific Ocean to the north and east. The area is famous for oysters and for cultured pearls. The entire city area is within the borders of the Ise-Shima National Park. | ||||||
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| 1036．Kumano, Mie | ||||||
| Kumano (熊野市, Kumano-shi) is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 16,232 in 8,746 households and a population density of 43 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 373.35 square kilometres (144.15 sq mi). Kumano is located near the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula, in southern Mie Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. Parts of the city are within the limits of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park. | ||||||
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| 1037．Inabe | ||||||
| Inabe (いなべ市, Inabe-shi) is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 43,114 in 17,314 households and a population density of 200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 219.58 square kilometres (84.78 sq mi). Inabe is located in the far northeastern tip of the Kii Peninsula, and the far northwestern corner of Mie Prefecture, along the border with Gifu and Shiga prefectures. The Inabe River flows through the city center. | ||||||
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| 1038．Shima, Mie | ||||||
| hima (Japanese: 志摩市, Hepburn: Shima-shi) is a city in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 45,073 in 22,511 households and a population density of 251 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 179.67 square kilometres (69.37 sq mi). Shima hosted the 2016 G7 Summit.[2] | ||||||
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| 1039．Iga, Mie | ||||||
| Iga (伊賀市, Iga-shi) is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 88,895 in 40,620 households and a population density of 160 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 558.23 square kilometres (215.53 sq mi). The area around the modern city of Iga corresponds to a portion of ancient Iga Province. The area was noted in the Sengoku period as one of the centers for ninjutsu. From around the 1460s until 1581, the province of Iga was an effectively autonomous confederation governed by a council of local ninja families. The town developed in the Edo period under the Tokugawa Shogunate as a castle town under Iga Ueno Castle. Iga is known as the birthplace of the haiku poet Matsuo Bashō and the home of the ninja Hattori Hanzō. | ||||||
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| 1040．Kisosaki | ||||||
| Kisosaki (木曽岬町, Kisosaki-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,134 in 2518 households and a population density of 390 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 15.72 square kilometres (6.07 sq mi). Kisosaki is located in far northeastern Mie Prefecture on the border with Aichi Prefecture. The town is located on islands formed by the delta of the Kiso Three Rivers as they exit to Ise Bay. | ||||||
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| 1041．Tōin, Mie | ||||||
| Tōin (東員町, Tōin-chō) is a town located in Inabe District, Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 25,887 in 10027 households and a population density of 1100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 22.66 square kilometres (8.75 sq mi). Tōin is located near the far northeastern tip of the Kii Peninsula. The Inabe River flows eastward in the center of the town, and as it goes to the north it forms a gentle hill with an elevation of about 100 meters. The city with an administrative area is approximately five kilometers east–west by 7.3 kilometers north–south. | ||||||
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| 1042．Komono | ||||||
| Komono (菰野町, Komono-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 41,542 in 16883 households and a population density of 390 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 106.89 square kilometres (41.27 sq mi). Komono is located in the mountainous region of northern Mie Prefecture, bordering on Shiga Prefecture. Parts of the town are within the limits of the Suzuka Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1043．Asahi, Mie | ||||||
| Asahi (朝日町, Asahi-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,041 in 4247 households and a population density of 1800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 5.99 square kilometres (2.31 sq mi). Asahi is located in northeastern Mie Prefecture. It is the smallest municipality in Mie Prefecture in terms of area. | ||||||
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| 1044．Kawagoe, Mie | ||||||
| Kawagoe (川越町, Kawagoe-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,409 in 7021 households and a population density of 1800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 8.73 square kilometres (3.37 sq mi). Kawagoe is located in northeastern Mie Prefecture, in the lowlands bordering on Ise Bay. Parts of the municipality are polders, at (or near) sealevel. | ||||||
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| 1045．Taki, Mie | ||||||
| Taki (多気町, Taki-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,210 in 5,730 households and a population density of 140 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 103.06 square kilometres (39.79 sq mi). Taki is an inland municipality located in eastern Kii Peninsula in central Mie Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1046．Meiwa, Mie | ||||||
| Meiwa (明和町, Meiwa-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 23,015 in 9309 households and a population density of 560 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town was 40.92 square kilometres (15.80 sq mi). Meiwa is located in eastern Kii Peninsula in central Mie Prefecture between Matsusaka and Ise, facing Ise Bay on the Pacific Ocean. Te land is generally flat and agricultural. | ||||||
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| 1047．Ōdai | ||||||
| Ōdai (大台町, Ōdai-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,847 in 4,125 households and a population density of 24 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 362.86 square kilometres (140.10 sq mi). Ōdai is located in southeastern Kii Peninsula in central Mie Prefecture. An inland municipality, Ōdai extends almost the width of Mie Prefecture from east to west, but is narrow north to south. | ||||||
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| 1048．Tamaki, Mie | ||||||
| Tamaki (玉城町, Tamaki-chō) is a town located in Watarai District, Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,353 in 5,844 households and a population density of 380 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town was 40.94 square kilometres (15.81 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1049．Watarai | ||||||
| atarai (度会町, Watarai-chō) is a town in Watarai District, Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,928 in 3068 households and a population density of 59 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town was 134.97 square kilometres (52.11 sq mi). atarai is an inland municipality, located in eastern Kii Peninsula, near the geographic center of Mie Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1050．Taiki, Mie | ||||||
| Taiki (大紀町, Taiki-chō) is a town located in Watarai District, Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,934 in 3903 households and a population density of 34 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town was 233.54 square kilometres (90.17 sq mi). Taiki is located in eastern Kii Peninsula, in south-central Mie Prefecture. The town is bordered by Ise Bay to the east. | ||||||
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| 1051．Minamiise, Mie | ||||||
| Minamiise (南伊勢町, Minamiise-chō) is a town located in Watarai District, Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,745 in 5752 households and a population density of 48 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town was 241.89 square kilometres (93.39 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1052．Kihoku, Mie | ||||||
| Kihoku (紀北町, Kihoku-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,077 in 7876 households and a population density of 59 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town was 257.01 square kilometres (99.23 sq mi). Kihoku is located in southeastern the Kii Peninsula in southern Mie Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. | ||||||
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| 1053．Mihama, Mie | ||||||
| Mihama (御浜町, Mihama-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,256 in 4,155 households and a population density of 94 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 88.28 square kilometres (34.09 sq mi). Mihama is located near the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean, in southern Mie Prefecture. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park. | ||||||
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| 1054．Kihō | ||||||
| Kihō (紀宝町, Kihō-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,818 in 5,247 households and a population density of 140 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 79.62 square kilometres (30.74 sq mi). Kihō is located near the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean, and is at the extreme southern point of Mie Prefecture, separated from Wakayama Prefecture by the Kumano River. Parts of the town are within the limits of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park. A portion of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located within Kihō. | ||||||
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In Shiga Prefecture
| 1055．Ōtsu | ||||||
| Ōtsu (大津市, Ōtsu-shi) is the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 343,991 in 153,458 households and a population density of 740 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 464.51 square kilometres (179.35 sq mi). Ōtsu is part of ancient Ōmi Province and has been settled since at least the Yayoi period. It was an important center of inland water transportation on Lake Biwa and was referred to in the Man'yōshū as Shiga no Ōwada (志賀の大わだ) and Shigatsu (志賀津).[2] It was also on the main land routes, the Tōkaidō and the Nakasendō connecting the eastern provinces with the ancient capitals of Japan.[3][4] Additionally, the ancient Hokurikudō, which connected Kyoto to the provinces of northern Honshu, ran through Ōtsu.[4] From 667 to 672, the Ōmi Ōtsu Palace, founded by Emperor Tenji, was the capital of Japan.[3] Following the Jinshin War Ōtsu was renamed Furutsu (古津; "old port").[2] A new capital, Heian-kyō, (now Kyoto), was established in the immediate neighborhood in 794, and Ōtsu (meaning "big port") was revived as an important traffic point and satellite town of the capital. With the establishment of the new capital, the name of the city was restored to "Ōtsu".[5][2] | ||||||
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| 1056．Hikone, Shiga | ||||||
| Hikone (彦根市, Hikone-shi) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 111,958 in 49,066 households and a population density of 570 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 196.84 square kilometres (76.00 sq mi). Hikone is located in central Shiga Prefecture, on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa, and extending inland to the Ibuki Mountains. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Biwako Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1057．Nagahama, Shiga | ||||||
| agahama (長浜市, Nagahama-shi) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 116,043 in 46858 households and a population density of 120 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 680.79 square kilometres (262.85 sq mi). agahama is located on the northern shore of Lake Biwa and occupies most of the northern portion of Shiga Prefecture. It is generally bounded by the Ibuki Mountains to the east, the Nosaka Mountains to the north and Lake Biwa to the south. The city is the second largest in the prefecture in terms of land area, after Takashima. The inland areas of the city are noted for very heavy snow accumulation in winter. | ||||||
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| 1058．Ōmihachiman | ||||||
| Ōmihachiman (近江八幡市, Ōmihachiman-shi) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 82,233 in 34747 households and a population density of 570 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 76.97 square kilometres (29.72 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1059．Kusatsu, Shiga | ||||||
| Kusatsu (草津市, Kusatsu-shi) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The city lies on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake. As of 31 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 139,913 in 63,942 households and a population density of 2100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 67.82 square kilometres (26.19 sq mi). The city is often confused with Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, which is a famous hot spring resort. | ||||||
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| 1060．Moriyama, Shiga | ||||||
| Moriyama (守山市, Moriyama-shi) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 85,485 in 34,366 households and a population density of 1533.63 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 55.74 square kilometres (21.52 sq mi). Moriyama is located on the south side of the alluvial fan where the Yasu River flowing from the Suzuka Mountains enters into Lake Biwa. The land is generally flat, and as with other coastal areas of Lake Biwa, it is occasionally subject to flooding of rivers and rising water levels in Lake Biwa. | ||||||
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| 1061．Rittō, Shiga | ||||||
| Rittō (栗東市, Rittō-shi) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 70,312 in 29068 households and a population density of 1300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 52.75 square kilometres (20.37 sq mi). It is well known to Japanese horse racing fans because it is home to one of the two Japan Racing Association's training centers and the famous jockey brothers, Yutaka Take and Koshiro Take who were also born in Rittō. | ||||||
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| 1062．Kōka, Shiga | ||||||
| Kōka (甲賀市, Kōka-shi) is a city in southern Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 89,619 in 36708 households and a population density of 190 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 481.62 square kilometres (185.95 sq mi). Kōka occupies the entire southern end of Shiga Prefecture, and is thus long east-to-west. At the eastern end of Kōka, the southern ridge of the Suzuka Mountains with one elevation of 1000 meters runs from northeast to southwest, forming the boundary with Mie Prefecture. The highest altitude point in Kōka is Mount Amagoi in this range. | ||||||
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| 1063．Yasu, Shiga | ||||||
| Yasu (野洲市, Yasu-shi) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 50,695 in 20695 households and a population density of 630 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 80.14 square kilometres (30.94 sq mi). Yasu is located in south-central Shiga Prefecture, on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa. The city skyline is dominated by Mount Mikami, also known as "Ōmi Fuji" from its resemblance to Mount Fuji. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Mikami-Tanakami-Shigaraki Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 1064．Konan, Shiga | ||||||
| Konan (湖南市, Konan-shi) is a city located in southern Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 54,607 in 24305 households and a population density of 780 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 70.4 square kilometres (27.2 sq mi). Konan, as its name implies, is south of Lake Biwa in the center of the southern portion of Shiga Prefecture The city does not actually border the lake. The Ansei Mountains are in the south of the city and the Iwane Mountains in the north, with the Yasu River running from east-to-west through the center. | ||||||
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| 1065．Takashima, Shiga | ||||||
| Takashima (高島市, Takashima-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ta.kaꜜ.ɕi.ma, -ka.ɕi.maꜜ.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 46,976 in 20601 households and a population density of 68 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 693.05 square kilometres (267.59 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1066．Higashiōmi | ||||||
| Higashiōmi (東近江市, Higashiōmi-shi) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 113,229 in 45771 households and a population density of 290 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 388.58 square kilometres (150.03 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1067．Maibara, Shiga | ||||||
| Maibara (米原市, Maibara-shi) is a city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 38,259 in 14761 households and a population density of 150 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 250.39 square kilometres (96.68 sq mi). Maibara is located in northcentral Shiga Prefecture, on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa, and extending inland to the Ibuki Mountains and the border with Gifu Prefecture. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Biwako Quasi-National Park. Mount Ibuki is in the northeastern part of the prefecture. It is the highest peak in the prefecture. The Anegawa River and Amanogawa River pass through the city. About 70 percent of the city is forest. | ||||||
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| 1068．Hino, Shiga | ||||||
| Hino (日野町, Hino-chō) is a town located in Gamō District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 21,149 in 8467 households and a population density of 180 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 117.60 square kilometres (45.41 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1069．Ryūō, Shiga | ||||||
| Ryūō (竜王町, Ryūō-chō) is a town located in Gamō District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,786 in 4499 households and a population density of 260 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 44.52 square kilometres (17.19 sq mi). Ryūō is located in the center of Shiga Prefecture. The Hino River and its 3 tributaries, Zenkōji-gawa, Sofu-gawa, and Sōshirō-gawa, run on the flat land between Mount Kagami on the west and Mount Yukino on the east. Hilly regions cover the southern area in and out of Ryūō. | ||||||
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| 1070．Aishō, Shiga | ||||||
| Aishō (愛荘町, Aishō-chō) is a town located in Echi District in eastern Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 21,411 in 8310 households and a population density of 940 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 37.97 square kilometres (14.66 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1071．Toyosato, Shiga | ||||||
| Toyosato (豊郷町, Toyosato-chō) is a town located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,296 in 3074 households and a population density of 940 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 7.80 square kilometres (3.01 sq mi). It is the home of Gōshū ondo, a traditional folk dance. | ||||||
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| 1072．Kōra, Shiga | ||||||
| Kōra (甲良町, Kōra-chō) is a town located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,721 in 2619 households and a population density of 490 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 13.63 square kilometres (5.26 sq mi). Kōra is the second smallest municipality in Shiga in terms of surface area (after neighboring Toyosato). It is located on an alluvial fan of the Inukami River in central Shiga Prefecture in the Ōmi Basin, near the foothills of the Suzuka Mountains. The entire area is a lowland with almost no undulations. | ||||||
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| 1073．Taga, Shiga | ||||||
| Taga (多賀町, Taga-chō) is a town located in Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,525 in 2900 households and a population density of 940 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 135.77 square kilometres (52.42 sq mi). Taga developed as a shrine town of Taga Taisha, a major Shinto shrine. | ||||||
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In Kyoto Prefecture
| 1074．Kyoto | ||||||
| Kyoto (/ki.ˈoʊ.toʊ/[3] or /ˈkjoʊ.toʊ/;[4] Japanese: 京都, Kyōto [kʲoꜜː.to] ⓘ), officially Kyoto City (京都市, Kyōto-shi; [kʲoː.toꜜ.ɕi] ⓘ), is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan's largest and most populous island of Honshu. As of 2020[update], the city had a population of 1.46 million, making it the ninth-most populous city in Japan. More than half (56.8%) of Kyoto Prefecture's population resides in the city. The city is the cultural anchor of the substantially larger Greater Kyoto, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 3.8 million people. It is also part of the even larger Keihanshin metropolitan area, along with Osaka and Kobe. | ||||||
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| 1075．Fukuchiyama, Kyoto | ||||||
| Fukuchiyama (福知山市, Fukuchiyama-shi) is a city in northern Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 76,037 in 36412 households and a population density of 140 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 697.55 square kilometres (269.33 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1076．Maizuru | ||||||
| Maizuru (舞鶴市, Maizuru-shi) is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 78,644 in 34,817 households and a population density of 230 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 342.13 square kilometres (132.10 sq mi). Maizuru is located in northern Kyoto Prefecture, facing scenic Maizuru Bay on the Sea of Japan to the north and Fukui Prefecture to the east. | ||||||
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| 1077．Ayabe, Kyoto | ||||||
| Ayabe (綾部市, Ayabe-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,082 in 13,660 households and a population density of 90 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 347.10 square kilometres (134.02 sq mi). Ayabe is situated in the mountains of Northern Kyoto Prefecture, with the Yura River flowing through the center of the city. | ||||||
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| 1078．Uji | ||||||
| Uji (宇治市, Uji-shi) is a city on the southern outskirts of the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Founded on March 1, 1951, Uji is between the two ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto. The city sits on the Uji River, which has its source in Lake Biwa. As of 1 October 2020[update] Uji has a population of 179,630 and is the second largest city in Kyoto Prefecture. It has an area of 67.54 km2, giving it a population density of 2,660 persons per km2.[1] | ||||||
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| 1079．Miyazu, Kyoto | ||||||
| Miyazu (宮津市, Miyazu-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 16,988 in 8348 households and a population density of 98 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 172.74 square kilometres (66.70 sq mi). Miyazu is located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture at the base of the Tango Peninsula, facing Wakasa Bay of the Sea of Japan to the east. Located in Miyazu City is Amanohashidate or the "bridge to heaven", said to be one of Japan's three most beautiful sights. The naturally formed land bridge is 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) long and covered in pine trees. | ||||||
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| 1080．Kameoka, Kyoto | ||||||
| Kameoka (亀岡市, Kameoka-shi) is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 87,518 in 29,676 households and a population density of 390 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 224.80 square kilometres (86.80 sq mi). Kameoka abuts Kyoto to the west and is located to the north of Osaka. It is on the border line between former Tanba and Yamashiro Provinces. Together with Nantan city, the region is known as Southern Tanba, Kuchitan or Nanatan. For centuries, Kameoka served as a key transportation point to connect San'in region and Tanba providence with Kyoto. Today, the city serves as one of the suburbs of Metro Kyoto.[2] | ||||||
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| 1081．Jōyō, Kyoto | ||||||
| Jōyō (Japanese: 城陽市, Jōyō-shi, pronounced [dʑoːjoː ɕi]) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan. As of 1 September 2023[update], the city has an estimated population of 72,869 in 30720 households and a population density of 2200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 32.71 square kilometres (12.63 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1082．Mukō | ||||||
| Mukō (向日市, Mukō-shi) is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023[update], the city has an estimated population of 56,070 in 23748 households and a population density of 2200 persons per km².[2] The total area of the city is 7.72 square kilometres (2.98 sq mi). Mukō is located in southern Kyoto Prefecture. It is located at the southwestern edge of the Kyoto Basin, with views of the Nishiyama mountain range including Mt. Koshio to the west, and the Katsura River flowing to the east of the city. As a result, the terrain is generally flat with highlands to the northwest and lowlands to the southwest. Muko adjoins northern Nagaoka, is surrounded by Kyoto on other three sides. There are bamboo groves found on the hillside on the west of the city. Residential area for Kyoto and Osaka is expanded to the hill, encroaches on bamboo groves. The Itsuka Kofun [ja], the large keyhole-shaped kofun dated to 4th century, is located in the center of the hill chain. | ||||||
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| 1083．Nagaokakyō, Kyoto | ||||||
| agaokakyō (長岡京市, Nagaokakyō-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023[update], the city has an estimated population of 82,279 in 37718 households and a population density of 4700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 19.17 square kilometres (7.40 sq mi). agaokakyō is located in southwestern Kyoto Prefecture. The Obata River and Koizumi River flow through the city. The topography is low from the northwest to the southwest. The area is noted for its bamboo forests. | ||||||
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| 1084．Yawata | ||||||
| Yawata (八幡市, Yawata-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023[update], the city has an estimated population of 69,306 in 33972 households and a population density of 2800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 24.35 square kilometres (9.40 sq mi). The Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū is located in Yawata. | ||||||
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| 1085．Kyōtanabe, Kyoto | ||||||
| Kyōtanabe (京田辺市, Kyōtanabe-shi) is a city located in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023[update], the city has an estimated population of 71,757 in 31,555 households and a population density of 1700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 42.92 square kilometres (16.57 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1086．Kyōtango | ||||||
| Kyōtango (京丹後市, Kyōtango-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 52,683 in 22,886 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 601.43 square kilometres (232.21 sq mi). Kyōtango is located on the coast of the Sea of Japan on the western side of the Tango Peninsula in the northwestern corner of Kyoto Prefecture. The entire area of Kyōtango is in the eastern part of the San'in Kaigan Geopark. | ||||||
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| 1087．Nantan, Kyoto | ||||||
| antan (南丹市, Nantan-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 30,744 in 14406 households and a population density of 50 persons per km2 (130 per sq. mi.).[1] The total area of the city is 616.40 square kilometres (237.99 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1088．Kizugawa, Kyoto | ||||||
| Kizugawa (木津川市, Kizugawa-shi) is a city located in southern Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 September 2023[update], the city has an estimated population of 79,866 in 33183 households and a population density of 940 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 85.12 square kilometres (32.87 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1089．Ōyamazaki, Kyoto | ||||||
| Ōyamazaki (大山崎町, Ōyamazaki-chō) is a town located in Otokuni District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 16,219 in 6722 households and a population density of 2700 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 5.97 square kilometres (2.31 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1090．Kumiyama, Kyoto | ||||||
| Kumiyama (久御山町, Kumiyama-chō) is a town located in Kuse District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 15,444 in 7353 households and a population density of 1100 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 13.86 square kilometres (5.35 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1091．Ide, Kyoto | ||||||
| Ide (井手町, Ide-chō) is a town located in Tsuzuki District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of September 1, 2022[update] the town had an estimated population of 7,163.[1] The total area of the town is 18.04 square kilometres (6.97 sq mi). Ide is located in southeastern Kyoto Prefecture. The Tamagawa River, a tributary of the Kizu River, runs through the town from east to west, and in spring it is crowded with people viewing cherry blossoms. The town is divided into the Taga, Ide, and Ario areas. Approximately 70% of the town area is forest. In the rural landscape, there are historical sites such as the ruins of Ide-ji temple and the remains of the Ishibashi Tile Kiln, which was used to fire the roof tiles of Daian-ji, one of the seven great temples in Heijō-kyō. | ||||||
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| 1092．Ujitawara | ||||||
| Ujitawara (宇治田原町, Ujitawara-chō) is a town located in Tsuzuki District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 8,845 in 3872 households and a population density of 39 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 58.16 square kilometres (22.46 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1093．Kasagi, Kyoto | ||||||
| Kasagi (笠置町, Kasagi-chō) is a town in Sōraku District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2024[update], it has a population of 1,108 in 579 households[1] and a population density of 47 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 23.52 square kilometres (9.08 sq mi). It has the smallest population of any municipality in Kyoto. | ||||||
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| 1094．Wazuka | ||||||
| azuka (和束町, Wazuka-chō) is a town located in Sōraku District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 3,571.[1] and a population density of 54 persons per km2. The total area is 64.93 km2. azuka is located in the hills of far southeastern of Kyoto Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1095．Seika, Kyoto | ||||||
| eika (精華町, Seika-chō) is a town located in Sōraku District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023[update] the town has an estimated population of 36,542 in 15,468 households and a population density of 1,400 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 25.68 square kilometres (9.92 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1096．Minamiyamashiro, Kyoto | ||||||
| Minamiyamashiro (南山城村, Minamiyamashiro-mura) is a village located in Sōraku District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2023[update] the village has an estimated population of 2,472 in 1219 households and a population density of 39 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 64.11 square kilometres (24.75 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1097．Kyōtamba, Kyoto | ||||||
| Kyōtamba (京丹波町, Kyōtanba-chō) is a town located in Funai District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,195 in 6188 households and a population density of 44 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 303.09 square kilometres (117.02 sq mi). Its name comes from the first syllable of Kyōto and the former town of Tamba, a namesake of the historic Tanba Province. | ||||||
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| 1098．Ine, Kyoto | ||||||
| Ine (伊根町, Ine-chō) is a town located in Yosa District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 1,984 in 899 households and a population density of 32 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 61.95 square kilometres (23.92 sq mi). Ine is located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture at the northeastern end of the Tango Peninsula. Located on the coast of the Sea of Japan, the town faces Wakasa Bay from the northeast to the southeast. | ||||||
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| 1099．Yosano, Kyoto | ||||||
| Yosano (与謝野町, Yosano-chō) is a town located in Yosa District, Kyoto, Japan. As of 28 February 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,575 in 8978 households and a population density of 190 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 108.38 square kilometres (41.85 sq mi). Yosano is located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture at the base of the Tango Peninsula. The Nodagawa River runs through most of the town south to north leading to the Miyazu Bay, and the Ama-no-Hashidate. The closest cities are Fukuchiyama to the south and Toyooka to the west, both about 45 minutes by car. The town is around 2 and a half hours north of Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji and Kobe. | ||||||
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In Osaka Prefecture
| 1100．Osaka | ||||||
| Osaka (Japanese: 大阪市, Hepburn: Ōsaka-shi; pronounced [oː.sa.kaꜜ.ɕi]; commonly just 大阪, Ōsaka [oː.sa.ka] ⓘ) is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With an estimated population of 2,816,247 as of October 1, 2025[5] and a population density of about 12,505 people per square kilometer, it is the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan[6] and the 10th-largest urban area in the world with more than 19 million inhabitants.[3] | ||||||
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| 1101．Sakai | ||||||
| akai (堺市, Sakai-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜ.kai, sa.kaꜜi.ɕi][2]) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It has been one of the largest and most important seaports of Japan since the medieval era. Sakai is known for its kofun, keyhole-shaped burial mounds dating from the fifth century. The kofun in Sakai include the largest grave in the world by area, Daisen Kofun. Once known for swords, Sakai is now famous for the quality of its cutlery. As of 1 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 819,965,[3] making it the fourteenth most populous city in Japan (excluding Tokyo). | ||||||
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| 1102．Kishiwada, Osaka | ||||||
| Kishiwada (岸和田市, Kishiwada-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 24 September 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 205,561 in roughly 90,822 households and a population density of 2,800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 72.72 square kilometres (28.08 sq mi). The city is well known for its Danjiri Matsuri. | ||||||
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| 1103．Toyonaka | ||||||
| Toyonaka (豊中市, Toyonaka-shi) is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 399,263 in 179651 households and a population density of 5700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 36.39 square kilometres (14.05 sq mi). It is a suburban city of Osaka City and a part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. | ||||||
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| 1104．Ikeda, Osaka | ||||||
| Ikeda (池田市, Ikeda-shi) is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 103,064 in 49723 households and a population density of 4700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 22.14 square kilometres (8.55 sq mi). It is a suburban city of Osaka City and a part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. | ||||||
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| 1105．Suita | ||||||
| uita (吹田市, Suita-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 381,238 in 182,636 households, and a population density of 11,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 36.09 square kilometres (13.93 sq mi). It is a suburb of Osaka City and a part of the Kyoto–Osaka–Kobe metropolitan area. | ||||||
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| 1106．Izumiōtsu | ||||||
| Izumiōtsu (泉大津市, Izumiōtsu-shi) is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 73,767 in 34920 households and a population density of 5400 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 13.73 square kilometres (5.30 sq mi). [2] Izumiōtsu is located in the southern part of Osaka Prefecture, with Osaka Bay to the northwest. The terrain is almost flat throughout the city, and the entire city is an urbanized area. The city is about 5.4 kilometers east-west and 5.5 kilometers north-south. About 4.8 square kilometers is reclaimed land along the coast.[2] | ||||||
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| 1107．Takatsuki | ||||||
| Takatsuki (高槻市, Takatsuki-shi) is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 348,020 in 164,494 households and a population density of 3.300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 105.29 square kilometres (40.65 sq mi). Takatsuki is located in the northeastern part of Osaka Prefecture.[2] The city is approximately 10.4 kilometers east-to-west and 22.7 kilometers north-to-south. The north is bounded by the Hokusetsu mountain range and the south by the Yodo River, and the topography is high in the north and low in the south. The highest elevation in the city is 678.7 meters at Mt. Ponpon, and the lowest elevation is 3.3 meters at the Yodogawa riverbed in Hashiramoto. Takatsuki is 21.2 kilometers from central Osaka and 21.6 kilometers from central Kyoto. Two-thirds of the city area is zoned as urbanization control areas where development is restricted, and much of the forest and farmland remains. | ||||||
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| 1108．Kaizuka, Osaka | ||||||
| Kaizuka (貝塚市, Kaizuka-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 83,995 in 37,778 households and a population density of 1900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 43.93 square kilometres (16.96 sq mi). Kaizuka is located in the southern part of Izumi Region in Osaka Prefecture, bordered by Osaka Bay to the northwest. The Kogi River flows from east to west, the Tsuda River forms the line between this city and Kishiwada City, and the Mide River is a city boundary with Izumisano City. Nankai Main Line and Hanwa Line run from south to north, and the Mizuma Railway runs from east to west. Mount Izumi Katsuragi is partly in Kaizuka territory. | ||||||
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| 1109．Moriguchi, Osaka | ||||||
| Moriguchi (守口市, Moriguchi-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 142,655 in 73353 households and a population density of 11,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 12.71 square kilometres (4.91 sq mi). Moriguchi borders the northeastern part of Osaka City and faces the Yodo River on the north. It is formed in a "U" shape around Kadoma City. Originally, there were many low-lying areas and many lotus root fields, but the area is now almost completely urbanized. | ||||||
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| 1110．Hirakata | ||||||
| Hirakata (枚方市, Hirakata-shi) is a city in northeastern Osaka Prefecture, Japan.[2] As of 31 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 397,681 in 183075 households and a population density of 6100 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the city is 65.12 square kilometres (25.14 sq mi).[3] | ||||||
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| 1111．Ibaraki, Osaka | ||||||
| Ibaraki (茨木市, Ibaraki-shi) is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 285,224 in 132,300 households and a population density of 3,700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 76.49 square kilometres (29.53 sq mi). It is a suburban city of Osaka City and a part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. | ||||||
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| 1112．Yao, Osaka | ||||||
| Yao (八尾市, Yao-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ja(ꜜ).o, ja.oꜜ.ɕi], locally [ja.oꜜ][1]) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 263,436 in 126,509 households and a population density of 6300 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 41.72 square kilometres (16.11 sq mi). The city is the birthplace of the Kawachi ondo style of folk singing. | ||||||
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| 1113．Izumisano | ||||||
| Izumisano (Japanese: 泉佐野市, Izumisano-shi, [izɨᵝmʲisano ɕi]) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 99,008 in 49,638 households and a population density of 1800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 56.51 square kilometres (21.82 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1114．Tondabayashi | ||||||
| Tondabayashi (富田林市, Tondabayashi-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 108,803, in 51,632 households and a population density of 1200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 39.72 square kilometres (15.34 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1115．Neyagawa, Osaka | ||||||
| eyagawa (寝屋川市, Neyagawa-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 228,802 in 111,545 households and a population density of 9,300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 24.70 square kilometres (9.54 sq mi). eyagawa is located on the left bank of the Yodo River in the northeastern part of Osaka Prefecture, 15 km from the center of Osaka city and 35 km from the center of Kyoto city. It is 7.22 km north–south, 6.89 km east–west. The city's terrain can be broadly divided into eastern hills and western flatlands. The eastern hills are part of the Ikoma Mountains, about 50m above sea level, and the flat western part is mainly composed of alluvium and is 2 to 3m above sea level. The highest point is 109.6m around the Ishinohōden Kofun. | ||||||
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| 1116．Kawachinagano | ||||||
| Kawachinagano (河内長野市, Kawachinagano-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 101,649 in 47493 households and a population density of 930 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 109.63 square kilometres (42.33 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1117．Matsubara | ||||||
| Matsubara (松原市, Matsubara-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 117,811 in 57351 households and a population density of 7100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 16.66 square kilometres (6.43 sq mi). [2] Matsubara is located in the center of Osaka Prefecture. The city measures approximately 5.8 kilometers east–west by 5.1 kilometers north–south, and is mostly flatland. | ||||||
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| 1118．Daitō, Osaka | ||||||
| Daitō (大東市, Daitō-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 118,174 in 57299 households and a population density of 6500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 18.27 square kilometres (7.05 sq mi). Daitō is located in the west central Osaka Prefecture, about 10 km from the city center of Osaka. The terrain is flat lowland, rising towards the Izumi Mountains in the east. | ||||||
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| 1119．Izumi, Osaka | ||||||
| Izumi (Japanese: 和泉市, Hepburn: Izumi-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 184,615 in 80862 households and a population density of 2200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 84.98 square kilometres (32.81 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 1120．Minoh | ||||||
| Minoh (箕面市, Minō-shi) is a city in northwestern Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 139,118 in 62451 households and a population density of 2900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 47.90 square kilometres (18.49 sq mi). It is a suburban city of Osaka City and a part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. Its name is commonly romanized as "Minō" or "Minoo"; however, the city government officially uses the transliteration "Minoh" in romaji.[1] | ||||||
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| 1121．Kashiwara | ||||||
| Kashiwara (柏原市, Kashiwara-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 67,698 in 32007 households and a population density of 2,700 inhabitants per square kilometre (7,000/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city is 25.33 square kilometres (9.78 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1122．Habikino | ||||||
| Habikino (羽曳野市, Habikino-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 109,479 in 50918 households and a population density of 4100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 26.45 square kilometres (10.21 sq mi). The city is known for its grapes, and also for its large number of ancient kofun burial mounds. The city is also sometimes referred to by its former name Minami-Osaka (南大阪). | ||||||
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| 1123．Kadoma, Osaka | ||||||
| Kadoma (門真市, Kadoma-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 116,511 in 64301 households and a population density of 9680 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 12.30 square kilometres (4.75 sq mi). Kadoma is located in the east-central part of Osaka Prefecture, adjacent to the Osaka metropolis, of which it is a satellite city. The city is approximately 4.9 kilometers east–west by 4.3 kilometers north–south, with the Furukawa River running through the center. | ||||||
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| 1124．Settsu, Osaka | ||||||
| ettsu (摂津市, Settsu-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 87,143 in 40,825 households and a population density of 5700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 76.49 square kilometres (29.53 sq mi). It is a suburban city of Osaka City and a part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. | ||||||
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| 1125．Takaishi, Osaka | ||||||
| Takaishi (高石市, Takaishi-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 55,232 and a population density of 4,888 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 11.30 square kilometres (4.36 sq mi). Takaishi is located in the south-central part of Osaka Prefecture, bordered by Osaka Bay to the west, Sakai City ( Nishi Ward ) to the northeast, and Izumi City and Izumiotsu City to the south. Almost the entire city area is flat and is completely urbanized. Roughly 6.1 kilometers east–west by 4.1 kilometers north–south, it is the second smallest city in terms of area in Osaka prefecture after Fujiidera. The western half of the city is reclaimed land and is part of the Sakai Senboku Seaside Industrial Zone. | ||||||
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| 1126．Fujiidera | ||||||
| Fujiidera (藤井寺市, Fujiidera-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 63,446 in 29501 households and a population density of 7100 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 8.89 square kilometres (3.43 sq mi). Fujiidera is located in the southeastern part of the Osaka Plain, at the confluence of the Yamato and the Ishikawa rivers. The city area is almost flat and the rivers are bounded by high levees that protect low-lying areas from flooding.Sections of both river banks are maintained for recreation. | ||||||
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| 1127．Higashiōsaka | ||||||
| Higashiōsaka (東大阪市, Higashiōsaka-shi; literally "East Osaka City") is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 486,464 in 233,124 households and a population density of 7,874 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 61.78 square kilometres (23.85 sq mi). The city is known as one of the industrial cities of Japan and "the rugby football town". | ||||||
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| 1128．Sennan, Osaka | ||||||
| ennan (泉南市, Sennan-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 60,318 in 26214 households and a population density of 1200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 48.98 square kilometres (18.91 sq mi). ennan is located in the southwestern part of Osaka prefecture. The northwest portion of the city is bordered by Osaka Bay and the southeastern portion borders the Izumi Mountains and Wakayama Prefecture. About one-third of the southern part of Kansai International Airport is within the borders of Sennan city, contributing to the city's economy,[2] as well as the FedEx North Pacific Hub.[3] | ||||||
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| 1129．Shijōnawate | ||||||
| hijōnawate (四條畷市, Shijōnawate-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 54,969 in 246822 households and a population density of 2900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 18.69 square kilometres (7.22 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1130．Katano | ||||||
| Katano (交野市, Katano-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 77,401 in 33417 households and a population density of 3000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 25.55 square kilometres (9.86 sq mi). Katano is located in the northeast of Osaka prefecture. Forests occupy half of the city's area, and the Amano River runs north–south in the center. | ||||||
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| 1131．Ōsakasayama | ||||||
| Ōsakasayama (大阪狭山市, Ōsakasayama-shi) is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 58,465 in 26128 households and a population density of 4900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 11.92 square kilometres (4.60 sq mi). Ōsakasayama is located in the southeastern part of Osaka Prefecture. Sayama pond, which is said to be the oldest dam-type reservoir in Japan, is located in the center of the city and is a symbol of the city. | ||||||
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| 1132．Hannan, Osaka | ||||||
| Hannan (阪南市, Hannan-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 52,350 in 24,093 households and a population density of 1400 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 36.17 square kilometres (13.97 sq mi). Hannan is located in the southwestern part of Osaka prefecture, bordered by Osaka Bay to the north and the Izumi Mountains and Wakayama Prefecture to the south. The city is about 45 kilometers from the center of Osaka city and about 10 kilometer from the center of Wakayama city | ||||||
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| 1133．Shimamoto, Osaka | ||||||
| himamoto (島本町, Shimamoto-chō) is a town consisting of the entirety of Mishima District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 32,292 in 14334 households, and a population density of 1900 people per km2.[1] It has prospered for a long time as a key point of transportation from Kyoto to Osaka. Recently, residential area development is progressing as commuter town of Osaka City and Kyoto City. | ||||||
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| 1134．Toyono, Osaka | ||||||
| Toyono (豊能町, Toyono-chō) is a town situated in Toyono District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,377 in 8,675 households and a population density of 540 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 34.34 square kilometres (13.26 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 1135．Nose, Osaka | ||||||
| ose (能勢町, Nose-chō) (Japanese pronunciation: [nose]) is a town situated in Toyono District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,185 in 4541 households and a population density of 93 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 98.75 square kilometres (38.13 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1136．Tadaoka, Osaka | ||||||
| Tadaoka (忠岡町, Tadaoka-chō) is a town located in Senboku District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,793 in 7854 households and a population density of 1200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 3.97 square kilometres (1.53 sq mi), making it the smallest town in Japan in terms of land area. | ||||||
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| 1137．Kumatori, Osaka | ||||||
| Kumatori (熊取町, Kumatori-chō) is a town located in Sen'nan District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 43,154 in 18377 households and a population density of 2500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 17.24 square kilometres (6.66 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1138．Tajiri, Osaka | ||||||
| Tajiri (田尻町, Tajiri-chō) is a town located in Sennan District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,492 in 4010 households and a population density of 1500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 5.62 square kilometres (2.17 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1139．Misaki, Osaka | ||||||
| Misaki (岬町, Misaki-chō) is a town located in Sen'nan District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,035 in 7435 households and a population density of 310 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 49.18 square kilometres (18.99 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1140．Taishi, Osaka | ||||||
| Taishi (太子町, Taishi-chō) is a town located in Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,172 in 5572 households and a population density of 930 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 14.17 square kilometres (5.47 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1141．Kanan, Osaka | ||||||
| Kanan (河南町, Kanan-chō) is a town located in Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,429 and a population density of 610 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 25.26 square kilometres (9.75 sq mi). Kanan is located in the southeastern part of Osaka Prefecture on the west side of Kongō Range and Katsuragi Mountains which separate Osaka from Nara Prefecture. It is approximately 25 kilometers from central Osaka City. The town is roughly square, measuring 7.5 kilometers east-to-west by 6.7 kilometers north-to-south. The landscape is hilly or mountainous, with about a third of the town area within the borders of Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park.[1] | ||||||
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| 1142．Chihayaakasaka | ||||||
| Chihayaakasaka (千早赤阪村, Chihayaakasaka-mura) is a village located in Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,970 in 2267 households and a population density of 130 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 30.70 square kilometres (11.85 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1143．Kobe | ||||||
| Kobe (/ˈkoʊbeɪ/ KOH-bay; Japanese: 神戸, romanized: Kōbe, pronounced [koꜜː.be] ⓘ), officially Kobe City (神戸市, Kōbe-shi; [koː.beꜜ.ɕi]), is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. With a population of around 1.5 million, Kobe is Japan's seventh-largest city and the third-largest port city after Tokyo and Yokohama. It is located in the Kansai region, which makes up the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay. It is part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kyoto.[2] The Kobe city centre is located about 35 km (22 mi) west of Osaka and 70 km (43 mi) southwest of Kyoto. | ||||||
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| 1144．Himeji | ||||||
| Himeji (姫路市, Himeji-shi; pronounced [çi(ꜜ)meʑi, çimeʑiꜜɕi][1]) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. As of 1 June 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 525,682 in 227,099 households and a population density of 980 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 534.35 square kilometres (206.31 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 1145．Amagasaki | ||||||
| Amagasaki (尼崎市, Amagasaki-shi) is an industrial city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 455,555 in 223,812 households, and a population density of 9000 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 50.72 km2 (19.58 sq mi). Amagasaki is located in far southeastern Hyōgo Prefecture, next to Osaka. It has the fourth largest population in Hyōgo Prefecture after Kobe, Himeji, and Nishinomiya. Residential areas account for most of the rest of the coastal areas, industrial areas along the Meishin Expressway and JR West Fukuchiyama Line, commercial areas around Hanshin Amagasaki Station and JR Amagasaki Station, and its population density is the highest among municipalities in Hyogo Prefecture. Ground subsidence caused by the pumping up of groundwater by factories has reduced one-third of the city's area to sea level, causing flooding damage due to storm surges. | ||||||
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| 1146．Akashi, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Akashi (明石市, Akashi-shi) is a city in southern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 305,925 in 137,288 households and a population density of 6,200 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 49.42 square kilometres (19.08 sq mi). Akashi is located in southern Hyōgo prefecture, and is a long and narrow municipality along the Seto Inland Sea. It is separated from Awaji Island by Harima Bay; however, the terminus of the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, which connects Honshu to Awaji Island and to Shikoku, is not in Akashi but in Tarumi-ku, Kōbe. The 135th meridian east line that determines Japan Standard Time passes through the city. | ||||||
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| 1147．Nishinomiya | ||||||
| ishinomiya (西宮市, Nishinomiya-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 484,368 in 218,948 households and a population density of 4,800 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 99.98 square kilometres (38.60 sq mi). Nishinomiya is an important commercial and shipping city in the Kansai region with the third largest population in Hyōgo Prefecture. Nishinomiya is best known as the home of Koshien Stadium, where the Hanshin Tigers baseball team plays home games and where Japan's annual high school baseball championship is held. | ||||||
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| 1148．Sumoto, Hyōgo | ||||||
| umoto (洲本市, Sumoto-shi) is a city located on Awaji Island, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 42,094 and a population density of 230 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 182.38 square kilometres (70.42 sq mi). The city of Sumoto occupies the middle of Awaji Island, sandwiched between Awaji and Minamiawaji. with the Gulf of Harima on the Seto Inland Sea to the west and Osaka Bay to the east. The Sumoto River flows into Osaka Bay in the center of the city area, part of which are within the borders of the Setonaikai National Park | ||||||
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| 1149．Ashiya, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Ashiya (芦屋市, Ashiya-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 92,976 in 43,229 households and a population density of 5,000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 53.44 square kilometres (20.63 sq mi). It has a reputation as a high-end residential area. | ||||||
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| 1150．Itami | ||||||
| Itami (伊丹市, Itami-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 197,215 in 83,580 households and a population density of 7,900/km2 (20,000/sq mi).[3] The total area of the city is 25.00 square kilometres (9.65 sq mi). Itami is located in south-eastern Hyōgo Prefecture, with the Ina River to the east and the Muko River to the west.[1] The city area is a flat, undulating gentle terrain throughout.[1] JR West Japan JR Takarazuka Line (also known as the Fukuchiyama Line) and Hankyū Itami Line traverse north and south. It is roughly 10 km (6.2 mi) from Osaka and contacts Kawanishi in the north, Takarazuka in the northwest, Nishinomiya and Amagasaki in the southwest, and Ikeda and Toyonaka in the east.[1] In Hyōgo prefecture, the population density is the second highest following Amagasaki in the south. | ||||||
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| 1151．Aioi, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Aioi (相生市, Aioi-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 28,208 in 13143 households and a population density of 310 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 90.4 square kilometres (34.9 sq mi). Aioi is located in southwestern Hyōgo Prefecture extending largely south to north. The city's northern region is mountainous, the southern region faces the Seto Inland Sea.The area around the urban center, with Mt. Minosan in the north, Mt. Tengadai in the east, and Mt. Miya in the west, is a basin surrounded by small mountains. | ||||||
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| 1152．Toyooka, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Toyooka (豊岡市, Toyooka-shi) is a city in the northern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 78,348 in 37,769 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 697.55 square kilometres (269.33 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1153．Kakogawa, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Kakogawa (加古川市, Kakogawa-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 255,523 in 110,380 households and a population density of 1,800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 138.48 square kilometres (53.47 sq mi). Kakogawa located in southern Hyōgo prefecture, in the eastern part of the Harima Plain with central city area spreading over the east bank of the Kako River estuary. A large portion of city is reclaimed land from the Seto Inland Sea and is mostly devoted to heavy industry. There is a completely different landscape between the southern part of the city, which has industrial areas and large-scale mass retailers, and the northern part, which is mostly rural. | ||||||
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| 1154．Akō, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Akō (赤穂市, Akō-shi) is a city located in southwestern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 45,747 in 20,563 households and a population density of 360 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 126.85 square kilometres (48.98 sq mi). Akō is located in far southwestern Hyōgo Prefecture. The city is on the border of the Hyōgo and Okayama prefectures, which also divides the Kinki and Chūgoku areas. On each side of the border, ancient Harima and Bizen provinces, which are now Akō and Bizen cities, respectively (except for the former village of Fukukawa, now part of Akō but formerly belonging to Bizen Province), have cultivated their own cultures. Therefore, even at the present days, dialects are vastly different on the sides of the border. A traveller from west to east on the JR San'yō Main Line will notice that the dialect of passengers suddenly changes between Kamigori station in Hyogo prefecture and Mitsuishi station in Okayama prefecture. In Akō, people speak a type of the Kansai dialect whose intonation is however of the Tokyo type. The superset of the dialect spoken in Akō, called Banshū-ben, is known as one of the harshest-sounding dialects. The Chikusa River flows through the center of the city, providing the moat of Akō Castle with water through a branch, Kariya River. The central part of the city around the castle has been built on the alluvial plain of Chikusa River. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Setonaikai National Park. | ||||||
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| 1155．Nishiwaki, Hyōgo | ||||||
| ishiwaki (西脇市, Nishiwaki-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 39,001 in 17210 households and a population density of 290 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 132.44 square kilometres (51.14 sq mi). The city calls itself "The Navel of Japan (Nihon no Heso)." Located at the crossing of the 135° East meridian and the 35° North parallel, the city's Nihon no Heso Park marks the center of the nation | ||||||
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| 1156．Takarazuka, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Takarazuka (宝塚市, Takarazuka-shi)[1] is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 221,846 in 96,729 households and a population density of 2,200 persons per km².[2] The total area of the city is 101.80 square kilometres (39.31 sq mi). Known as the "inner parlor" of Kansai, Takarazuka is famous for the Takarazuka Revue, hot springs, and the Takarazuka Tourism Fireworks Display held since 1913. It is also famous as a choice residential area along with Ashiya and Nishinomiya. | ||||||
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| 1157．Miki, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Miki (三木市, Miki-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 75,009 and a population density of 420 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 176.51 square kilometres (68.15 sq mi). Miki is located in the southwestern part of Hyogo prefecture, northwest of Kobe, on the 135th meridian east line. It is included in the Harima Plain on the west side of the Rokko Mountains and on the south side of the Chugoku Mountains, and the Mino River flows from east to west in the city area. Fluvial terraces and gentle hills spread around the plains. Since it is inland, precipitation is relatively low and there are many ponds. There is an old town along the Mino River, and a new residential area near the border with Kobe City in the southeastern part. The highest point in the city is 453 meters above sea level on Mt. Shibire. | ||||||
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| 1158．Takasago, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Takasago (高砂市, Takasago-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 86,888 in 36,828 households and a population density of 2500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 34.38 km2 (13.27 sq mi).[2] Takasago is located in southern Hyōgo prefecture facing Harima Bay on the Seto Inland Sea. Most of the city area is located in the alluvial plain formed on the west side of the mouth of the Kakogawa River, and the coastline is mostly reclaimed land. Tuffaceous rocky mountains are scattered throughout the city area, and the quarrying of these mountains since prehistoric times has resulted in a characteristic rocky landscape. | ||||||
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| 1159．Kawanishi, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Kawanishi (川西市, Kawanishi-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 155,165 and a population density of 2900 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 53.44 square kilometres (20.63 sq mi). Kawanishi is located in far eastern Hyōgo Prefecture, about 5 km north of Osaka Itami Airport.[2] It is bordered on the west by the Inagawa river. | ||||||
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| 1160．Ono, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Ono (小野市, Ono-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 47,609 in 20483 households and a population density of 510 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 92.94 square kilometres (35.88 sq mi). Ono is located almost in the center of the Harima Plain, on the bank of the Kakogawa River.. | ||||||
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| 1161．Sanda, Hyōgo | ||||||
| anda (三田市, Sanda-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 108,452 in 47,018 households and a population density of 520 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 210.32 square kilometres (81.21 sq mi). anda City is located in southeast Hyōgo Prefecture, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the north of the city of Kobe beyond the Rokkō Mountains and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of the city of Osaka. The highest elevation point in the city is 697 metres (2,287 ft) at Mt. Mine, and the lowest elevation point is 116 metres (381 ft). The northern and eastern parts of the city are mountainous. In the past, it had the appearance of a typical farming village with rural scenery, but due to the development of large-scale housing complexes since the 1980s and the convenience of double-track electrification of the JR Fukuchiyama Line, it has rapidly become a satellite city of Osaka and Kobe. | ||||||
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| 1162．Kasai, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Kasai (加西市, Kasai-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 42,494 in 18242 households and a population density of 72 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 150.98 square kilometres (58.29 sq mi). Kasai is located almost in the center of the Harima Plain, with forests in the north and low mountains in the south. The city measures approximately 12.4 kilometers east–west, and 19.8 kilometers north–south. The main rivers that flow here are the Manganji River, which is one of the tributaries of the Kako River, and the Fukkoji River, which is a tributary of the Manganji River. | ||||||
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| 1163．Tamba-Sasayama | ||||||
| Tamba-Sasayama (丹波篠山市, Tanba-Sasayama-shi), formerly known as Sasayama (篠山市, Sasayama-shi), is a city in the central eastern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 40,050 in 17,523 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 377.59 square kilometres (145.79 sq mi) | ||||||
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| 1164．Yabu, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Yabu (養父市, Yabu-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 22,177 in 9236 households and a population density of 52 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 422.91 square kilometres (163.29 sq mi). Yabu is located in the northern part of Hyōgo Prefecture and the Kinki region.The Maruyama River flows from the southeast to the northeast in the eastern part of the city, and the Yoka and Sekinomiya neighborhoods are located along the Yagi River, which is a tributary of the Maruyama River, and the Yabu and Oya areas are located along the Oya River. Part of the city is within the borders of the Hyōnosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park, including Mount Myōken (1139 meters), and Mount Hyōno the city's highest elevation at 1510 meters. | ||||||
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| 1165．Tamba, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Tamba (丹波市, Tanba-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 62,152 in 26090 households and a population density of 130 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 493.21 square kilometres (190.43 sq mi).[2] Tamba is located in an inland basin at an average elevation of 100 meters above sea level in the eastern part of the prefecture. It is located in the mountains between the Seto Inland Sea and the Sea of Japan. The uppermost stream of the Kako River system and the uppermost stream of the Yura River system, flow through the city, which has the lowest central watershed in Japan except for Hokkaido. The 35 degree east longitude meridian passes through the city. | ||||||
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| 1166．Minamiawaji | ||||||
| Minamiawaji (南あわじ市, Minamiawaji-shi; lit. "South Awaji City") is a city in the southern part of Awaji Island in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 45,489 in 19856 households, and a population density of 200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 229.01 square kilometres (88.42 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1167．Asago, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Asago (朝来市, Asago-shi) is a city located in northern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 28,971 in 12245 households and a population density of 72 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 403.06 square kilometres (155.62 sq mi). Asago is located in the north of Hyōgo Prefecture. It is located in the east of Chūgoku Mountains, and the mountains and forests were occupy 93% of the town.[2] The Maruyama flows from south to north in the town.[3] The Tataragi Dam was built across the Tataragi stream, a tributary of the Maruyama.[4] | ||||||
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| 1168．Awaji, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Awaji (淡路市, Awaji-shi) is a city located on Awaji Island in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 42,597 and a population density of 230 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 184.32 square kilometres (71.17 sq mi). The city of Awaji occupies the northern third of Awaji Island. It is connected to Kobe City to the north by the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and is sandwiched between Osaka Bay and the Gulf of Harima on the Seto Inland Sea. There are no large rivers in the city, but there are many agricultural ponds. The Tsuna hills run through the center of the city, with Mount Myoken (522 meters) as the highest point. The Nojima Fault (the focus of the Great Hanshin earthquake) is located in the city. | ||||||
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| 1169．Shisō, Hyōgo | ||||||
| hisō (宍粟市, Shisō-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 35,639 in 14694 households and a population density of 110 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 658.54 square kilometres (254.26 sq mi). hisō is located in the midwestern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, about 100 kilometers from Kobe and about 30 km from Himeji, bordering Okayama Prefecture in the west and Tottori Prefecture in the north. The city area extends for 32 kilometer east-west and 42 kilometers north-south, and has the second largest area in the prefecture after Toyooka, but the population density is low because most of the city area is mountainous. The main rivers are the Ibo River and the Chikusa River. The Ibo River flows south to Himeji. | ||||||
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| 1170．Katō, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Katō (加東市, Katō-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 39,628 in 17199 households and a population density of 250 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 157.55 square kilometres (60.83 sq mi). Katō is located slightly south of central Hyogo Prefecture in the Harima region of the prefecture. The Kakogawa River and many of its tributaries flow through the city. Part of the city is within the borders of the Kiyomizu-Tōjōko-Tachikui Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 1171．Tatsuno, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Tatsuno (たつの市, Tatsuno-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 74,414 in 31119 households and a population density of 6200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 210.87 square kilometres (81.42 sq mi). The city's name is spelled "たつの", using hiragana, but the name of Tatsuno Station uses the kanji characters "竜野", while the historic name for the place uses the characters "龍野." According to the Harima no Kuni Fudoki, the origin of the name "Tatsuno" was that upon the death of Nomi no Sukune in Ibo District (now in the city of Tatsuno), many came from Izumo and used rock from the Ibo River to make a grave, standing stones in a row on the plain. Thus, it was called "立野", with characters meaning "stand" and "plain", from which it is thought to have changed to "龍野".[2][3] Nomi no Sukune Shrine is located at the place said to be his grave. | ||||||
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| 1172．Inagawa, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Inagawa (猪名川町, Inagawa-chō) is a town located in Kawabe District in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 November 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 29,579 in 12,552 households and a population density of 330 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 90.33 square kilometres (34.88 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1173．Taka, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Taka (多可町, Taka-chō) is a town in Taka District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 May 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 19,589 in 7661 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 185.19 square kilometres (71.50 sq mi). Taka is located in central Hyogo Prefecture. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Kasagatayama-Sengamine Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 1174．Inami, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Inami (稲美町, Inami-chō) is a town located in Kako District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 30,622 in 12843 households and a population density of 880 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 34.92 square kilometres (13.48 sq mi). Inami is located in the southern part of Hyogo prefecture and belongs to the Kobe metropolitan area. It is located on the Innanno Plateau between the Kakogawa and Akashi Rivers. | ||||||
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| 1175．Harima, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Harima (播磨町, Harima-chō) is a town located in Kako District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 34,735 in 15410 households and a population density of 3800 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 9.13 square kilometres (3.53 sq mi). The town is named after Harima Province, one of the old provinces of Japan. The town flower is the chrysanthemum. | ||||||
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| 1176．Ichikawa, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Ichikawa (市川町, Ichikawa-chō) is a town located in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,275 in 4917 households and a population density of 53 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 82.67 square kilometres (31.92 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1177．Fukusaki, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Fukusaki (福崎町, Fukusaki-chō) is a town in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,742 in 7803 households and a population density of 410 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 45.79 square kilometres (17.68 sq mi). Fukusaki is located in the center of Hyōgo Prefecture, and occupies the middle part of Ichikawa River Basin. It is surrounded by low mountains and hills. Nagusayama (683 meters) in the northwestern end has seven waterfalls and many reservoirs are located in the eastern part of the town. | ||||||
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| 1178．Kamikawa, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Kamikawa (神河町, Kamikawa-chō) is a town located in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,794 in 4220 households and a population density of 53 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 202.23 square kilometres (78.08 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1179．Taishi, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Taishi (太子町, Taishi-chō) is a town located in Ibo District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 33,753 in 13941 households and a population density of 1500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 22.61 square kilometres (8.73 sq mi). Taishi is located in southwestern Hyōgo prefecture, and is enveloped to the west by the city of Tatsuno, and to the east by the city of Himeji. | ||||||
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| 1180．Kamigōri, Hyōgo | ||||||
| Kamigōri (上郡町, Kamigōri-chō) is a town located in Akō District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,179 in 6426 households and a population density of 94 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 150.26 square kilometres (58.02 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1181．Sayō, Hyōgo | ||||||
| ayō (佐用町, Sayō-chō) is a town located in Sayō District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,701 in 6797 households and a population density of 51 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 307.44 square kilometres (118.70 sq mi). ayo is located in the southwestern part of Hyōgo Prefecture in the basin along the Sayogawa River in the Chikusa River system. Approximately 80% of the town area is occupied by hills and forests. In the early morning from late autumn to winter, there is often a fog called "Sayo morning fog". | ||||||
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| 1182．Kami, Hyōgo (Mikata) | ||||||
| Kami (香美町, Kami-chō) is a town located in Mikata District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,256 in 6368 households and a population density of 44 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 368.77 square kilometres (142.38 sq mi). The Ojiro neighborhood of the town is designated as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Japan. Kami is the birthplace of Tajiri-go, a Tajima Cattle who is the ancestor of more than 99.9% of Japanese Black wagyu. | ||||||
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| 1183．Shin'onsen, Hyōgo | ||||||
| hin'onsen (新温泉町, Shin'onsen-chō) is a town located in Mikata District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,814 in 4873 households and a population density of 53 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 241.01 square kilometres (93.05 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1184．Nara (city) | ||||||
| ara (奈良市, Nara-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [naꜜ.ɾa, na.ɾaꜜ.ɕi] ⓘ[2]) is the capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 2022[update], Nara has an estimated population of 367,353 according to World Population Review, making it the largest city in Nara Prefecture and sixth-largest in the Kansai region of Honshu. Nara is a core city located in the northern part of Nara Prefecture bordering the Kyoto Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1185．Yamatotakada, Nara | ||||||
| Yamatotakada (大和高田市, Yamatotakada-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 61,950 in 31312 households, and a population density of 3800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 16.48 km2 (6.36 sq mi).[2] Occupying a corner of the central-western part of the Nara Basin, most of the small city area is flat, with the northwestern part of the city forming the southern end of the Umami Hills. The Katsuragi River and the Takada River run through the city from north-to-south. The Soga River runs through the northeastern part of the city, near the border with Kashihara, and the Kuzugawa River runs through the northwestern part. The Takada River once ran east of its current course, but because it was plagued by flooding, rerouting work began in 1932, resulting in its current course. The old course was filled in and turned into a road, which became the current Japan National Route 166 and Nara Prefectural Route Yamato-Takada-Ikaruga Line, and traces of it remain in the place names along the road and relics such as bridge railings. In recent years, the use of farmland and reservoirs for housing has eliminated flood storage areas during heavy rains, and some parts of the city suffer from flooding above and below the floor level during heavy rains. | ||||||
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| 1186．Yamatokōriyama | ||||||
| Yamatokōriyama (大和郡山市, Yamatokōriyama-shi) is a city in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 82,731 in 39,628 households, and a population density of 1,900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 42.69 km2 (16.48 sq mi). Yamatokōriyama is located in the northern part of the Nara Basin, with the Saho River [ja] and the Tomio River [ja] flowing through the city from north-to-south and merging into the Yamato River that flows westwards towards Osaka. The city area is mostly flat, but west of the Tomio River the Yata Hills make the land more undulating. There are also many ponds within the city, which were traditionally used as irrigation reservoirs or goldfish farms. | ||||||
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| 1187．Tenri, Nara | ||||||
| Tenri (天理市, Tenri-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 60,890 in 29456 households, and a population density of 700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 86.42 km2 (33.37 sq mi).[2] The city is named after the Japanese new religion Tenrikyo, which has its headquarters in the city. | ||||||
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| 1188．Kashihara, Nara | ||||||
| Kashihara (橿原市, Kashihara-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 118,674 in 56,013 households, and a population density of 3000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 39.56 km2 (15.27 sq mi). A number of historical sites in Kashihara are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage (Cultural Heritage) Tentative List as "The Asuka and Fujiwara Imperial Capitals and Related Properties," including the remains of Fujiwara-kyō, Hon-Yakushi-ji temple ruins, Maruyama Kofun, and the Yamato Sanzan. | ||||||
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| 1189．Sakurai, Nara | ||||||
| akurai (桜井市, Sakurai-shi, literally, Well of Cherry Blossom Flower) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 54,384 in 25678 households, and a population density of 550 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 98.91 km2 (38.19 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 1190．Gojō, Nara | ||||||
| Gojō (五條市, Gojō-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 26,998 in 13363 households, and a population density of 92 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 292.02 km2 (112.75 sq mi). Located in western Nara Prefecture, the Yoshino River flows west through the city. It is surrounded mostly by mountains, although the city hall is located in a flat basin. Situated north of the city hall is Mount Kongō, at 1,125 meters. Persimmon is a major fruit crop in Gojō.[2] | ||||||
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| 1191．Gose, Nara | ||||||
| Gose (御所市, Gose-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 9 December 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 23,196 in 11958 households, and a population density of 380 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 60.58 km2 (23.39 sq mi). Gose is located at the eastern foot of the mountain range that stretches from Mount Katsuragi to Mount Kongō, bordered by Osaka Prefecture to the west. It is at the southwestern edge of the Nara Basin. | ||||||
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| 1192．Ikoma, Nara | ||||||
| Ikoma (生駒市, Ikoma-shi) is a city in the northwestern end of Nara Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. It was founded on November 1, 1971. As of September 1, 2023, the city has an estimated population of 117,259, with 51,478 households.[1] It has a population density of 2,300 persons per km², and it has the third largest population in the prefecture. The total area is 53.18 km². The city is known as one of the most affluent suburbs of the Greater Osaka Metropolitan Area (Keihanshin), with a high rate of college graduates,[2] professionals, and company directors amongst its residents. As a result, the city has developed as a satellite city of Osaka, with some 54% of its residents commuting across prefectural borders to Osaka. Kansai Science City is partially located in Ikoma, which is also home to the Nara Institute of Science and Technology. The city is also famous for chasen.[3] | ||||||
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| 1193．Kashiba, Nara | ||||||
| Kashiba (香芝市, Kashiba-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 78,357 in 33199 households, and a population density of 3200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 24.26 km2 (9.37 sq mi). Kashiba is located at the western edge of the Nara Basin. The city spreads out over an alluvial fan at the eastern foot of Mount Nijō. It borders Osaka Prefecture and has developed as a residential area near Osaka | ||||||
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| 1194．Katsuragi, Nara | ||||||
| Katsuragi (葛󠄀城市, Katsuragi-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 37,809 in 15842 households, and a population density of 1100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 33.72 km2 (13.02 sq mi). Katsuragi is located at the eastern foot of the mountain range that stretches from Mount Katsuragi to Mount Nijō, bordered by Osaka Prefecture to the west. Located in the Nara Basin, the climate is cold enough to cause frost in the winter and humid in the summer. Also, since there is little rain throughout the year, there were reservoirs all over the city to deal with water shortages. | ||||||
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| 1195．Uda, Nara | ||||||
| Uda (宇陀市, Uda-shi) is a city located in northeastern Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 26,814 in 12647 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 247.50 km2 (95.56 sq mi). Uda is located in northeastern Nara Prefecture. The terrain is flat land along the Uda River and Yoshino River, surrounded by mountains, and most of it is forested. The old urban areas of the former Utano Town area, the former Ouda Town area, and the former Haibara Town area are located on flat land, but the rest of the area is mountainous and has settlements scattered in narrow areas. The north side of the former Haibara Town area, the north and south sides of the former Muro Village area, and the south side of the former Utano Town area are connected to high mountainous areas. | ||||||
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| 1196．Yamazoe | ||||||
| Yamazoe (山添村, Yamazoe-mura) is a village located in Yamabe District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,077 in 1,307 households, and a population density of 46 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 66.52 km2 (25.68 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1197．Heguri, Nara | ||||||
| Heguri (平群町, Heguri-chō) is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,161 in 8227 households, and a population density of 760 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 23.90 km2 (9.23 sq mi). Heguri is located in northwestern Nara Prefecture, in is a small plain surrounded by the Ikoma Mountains and Mount Shigi to the west and the Yata Hills to the east. The Tatsuta River flows south and empties into the Yamato River. | ||||||
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| 1198．Sangō, Nara | ||||||
| angō (三郷町, Sangō-chō) is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 22,529 in 10,673 households, and a population density of 2600 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 8.79 km2 (3.39 sq mi) angō is located in western Nara Prefecture, sitting right next to the border with Osaka Prefecture, the Yamato River flows through. The majority of the land is flat, as like other municipalities in the Nara Basin. However, the Ikoma Mountain Range situated in the western portion of the town, on the border between Osaka Prefecture.[2] | ||||||
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| 1199．Ikaruga, Nara | ||||||
| Ikaruga (斑鳩町, Ikaruga-chō) is a town in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan. As of 31 December 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 28,036 in 12,292 households, and a population density of 2000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 14.27 km2 (5.51 sq mi) Ikaruga is home to Hōryū-ji and Hokki-ji, ancient Buddhist temples collectively inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Other ancient temples include Hōrin-ji, also in the vicinity of Hōryū-ji. The town was named after the palace of Prince Shōtoku, Ikaruga-no-Miya (Imperial Palace of Ikaruga, or Imperial House of Ikaruga), whose grounds were at Hōryū-ji.[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 1200．Ando, Nara | ||||||
| Ando (安堵町, Ando-chō) is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,962 in 3584 households, and a population density of 1600 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 4.31 km2 (1.66 sq mi). Located in the northwestern portion of Nara Prefecture, it is a relatively small town situated close to the center of the Nara Basin. The Tomio River and Yamato River flow through Ando. | ||||||
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| 1201．Kawanishi, Nara | ||||||
| Kawanishi (川西町, Kawanishi-chō) is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,985 in 3594 households, and a population density of 1300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 5.93 km2 (2.29 sq mi). Kawanishi is located in the flatlands of northeast Nara Prefecture in the Nara Basin. The Yamato River flows through the town, and branches off into three rivers, the Asuka River, the Tera River, and the Soga River. | ||||||
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| 1202．Miyake, Nara | ||||||
| Miyake (三宅町, Miyake-chō) is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.As of 1 November 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 6430 in 3060 households, and a population density of 1600 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 25.79 km2 (9.96 sq mi). It is smallest municipality in area in Nara Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1203．Tawaramoto, Nara | ||||||
| Tawaramoto (田原本町, Tawaramoto-chō) is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 31,470 in 13653 households, and a population density of 1500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 21.09 km2 (8.14 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 1204．Soni, Nara | ||||||
| oni (曽爾村, Soni-mura) is a village located in Uda District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,272 in 639 households, and a population density of 27 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 47.76 km2 (18.44 sq mi). The village has been designated one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan by The Most Beautiful Villages in the World association. | ||||||
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| 1205．Mitsue, Nara | ||||||
| Mitsue (御杖村, Mitsue-mura) is a village located in Uda District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 1393 in 782 households, and a population density of 18 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 79.58 km2 (30.73 sq mi). [2] Mitsue is located in the southern portion of the Soni Plateau, and the upper part of the Nabari River is situated here. The entire village is mountainous, with many peaks. | ||||||
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| 1206．Takatori, Nara | ||||||
| Takatori (高取町, Takatori-chō) is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,081 in 2820 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 25.79 km2 (9.96 sq mi). Located in central Nara Prefecture in the Nara Basin, most of the town is flat. The majority of the land is used for agriculture, especially for grain.[2] | ||||||
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| 1207．Asuka, Nara | ||||||
| Asuka (明日香村, Asuka-mura) is a village located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the village has an estimated population of 5,681, with 2,170 households,[1] and a population density of 240 inhabitants per square mile (93/km2). The total area is 24.08 km2 (9.30 sq mi). Asuka is the land where ancient Asuka (飛鳥) palaces were located. There are strict rules governing construction in this historic town. | ||||||
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| 1208．Kanmaki, Nara | ||||||
| Kanmaki (上牧町, Kanmaki-chō) is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 21,147 in 10075 households, and a population density of 3400 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 6.14 km2 (2.37 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1209．Ōji, Nara | ||||||
| Ōji (王寺町, Ōji-chō) is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 23,706 in 10789 households, and a population density of 3400 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 7.01 km2 (2.71 sq mi). Ōji is located in northwestern Nara Prefecture. It is at the lowest point of the Yamato River system in Nara Prefecture, where the Yamato River crosses the prefectural border and heads toward Osaka, and therefore has the lowest elevation in the prefecture. The town center has suffered severe damage from flooding in the past. With the Katsuragi Mountains to the west, the habitable area is not large. | ||||||
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| 1210．Kōryō, Nara | ||||||
| Kōryō (広陵町, Kōryō-chō) is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 35,035 in 14106 households, and a population density of 2100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 8.23 km2 (3.18 sq mi). Kōryō served as a temporary capital of Japan from 640 to 642 AD. | ||||||
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| 1211．Kawai, Nara | ||||||
| Kawai (河合町, Kawai-chō) is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,636 in 7968 households, and a population density of 2000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 8.23 km2 (3.18 sq mi). Kawai is located in the flatlands of northeast Nara Prefecture in the Nara Basin. | ||||||
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| 1212．Yoshino, Nara | ||||||
| Yoshino (吉野町, Yoshino-chō) is a town located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,874 in 2997 households, and a population density of 61 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 95.65 km2 (36.93 sq mi). In 2012, Yoshino was designated one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 1213．Ōyodo, Nara | ||||||
| Ōyodo (大淀町, Ōyodo-chō) is a town located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 31 October 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,856 in 7364 households, and a population density of 420 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the town is 38.10 km2 (14.71 sq mi). Ōyodo is located on the right bank of the Yoshino River in central Nara Prefecture, almost in the center of the Kii Peninsula. | ||||||
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| 1214．Shimoichi, Nara | ||||||
| himoichi (下市町, Shimoichi-chō) is a town in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,294 and a population density of 69 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 61.99 km2 (23.93 sq mi). himoichi is located in south-central Nara Prefecture. It sits between forested mountains along the Yoshino River. | ||||||
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| 1215．Kurotaki, Nara | ||||||
| Kurotaki (黒滝村, Kurotaki-mura) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 536 and a population density of 10 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 47.70 km2 (18.42 sq mi). Kurotaki is located in central Nara Prefecture, north of Mount Yoshino, and Mount Ōmine. it is part of the municipalities in the Kii Mountain Range. | ||||||
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| 1216．Tenkawa, Nara | ||||||
| Tenkawa (天川村, Tenkawa-mura) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,031 and a population density of 5.9 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 175.66 km2 (67.82 sq mi). Located in central Nara Prefecture, the area of Tenkawa is dominated by the Ōmine Mountain Range. It is home to the highest peak in the Kinki region, Mount Hakkyō (1,915 meters), and the Tennokawa River, the source of the Kumano River, flows through the area. Parts of the village are within the borders of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park and also part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range World Heritage Site. | ||||||
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| 1217．Nosegawa, Nara | ||||||
| osegawa (野迫川村, Nosegawa-mura) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 424 in 199 households, and a population density of 2.7 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 154.90 km2 (59.81 sq mi). As of October 1, 2016, Nosegawa was the smallest village by population located on the four main islands of Japan. | ||||||
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| 1218．Totsukawa | ||||||
| Totsukawa (Japanese: 十津川村, Hepburn: Totsukawa-mura) is a geographically large village in the Yoshino District of Nara, Japan.[1] As of 1 January 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,322 and a population density of 4.0 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the village is 672.38 km2 (259.61 sq mi).[1] | ||||||
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| 1219．Shimokitayama, Nara | ||||||
| himokitayama (下北山村, Shimokitayama-mura) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 678 and a population density of 5.1 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 131.65 km2 (50.83 sq mi). Bordering on Kamikitayama to the north and Totsukawa to the west, it is the southeasternmost region in Nara Prefecture. It shares a border to the east with Kumano, Mie Prefecture, and to the south, with Kitayama, Wakayama Prefecture. Much of the village is within the borders of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park and the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range World Heritage Site. | ||||||
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| 1220．Kamikitayama | ||||||
| Kamikitayama (上北山村, Kamikitayama-mura) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 380 and a population density of 1.4 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 274.22 km2 (105.88 sq mi). Kitakamiyama is located in the mountainous area in the southern part of Yoshino County. It is a mountain village rich in nature, with the ridge of the Omine Mountains to the west and the Daidaka Mountains and Odaigahara to the east. Wasamatayama Ski Resort, one of two ski resorts in the prefecture, is located in the north. There are many narrow roads, and it is not easy to access the village by any route other than National Route 169. Approximately 97% of the village's area is covered by forest. | ||||||
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| 1221．Kawakami, Nara | ||||||
| Kawakami (川上村, Kawakami-mura) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,023 and a population density of 3.8 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 269.26 km2 (103.96 sq mi). Kawakami is located in central Nara Prefecture, the majority of the village is mountainous. The Ōmine Mountains are on the west side and the Daidaka Mountains on the east side, and the area is the source of the Yoshino River. The Osako Dam and Otaki Dam are located on the Yoshino River. The area has many limestone caves and hot springs. | ||||||
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| 1222．Higashiyoshino, Nara | ||||||
| Higashiyoshino (東吉野村, Higashiyoshino-mura) is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,322 and a population density of 10 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 131.65 km2 (50.83 sq mi). It is where the last Japanese wolf was shot and killed in 1905. It is now kept as a specimen at the British Museum[2] | ||||||
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| 1223．Kainan, Wakayama | ||||||
| Kainan (海南市, Kainan-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,811 in 22129 households and a population density of 110 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 101.06 square kilometres (39.02 sq mi) Kainan is located in northern Wakayama prefecture and facing the Kii Channel. The northern half of the city is hilly and relatively gentle, but the southern half is covered with mountains. The highest peak is Kagamiishiyama, with an elevation of 558 meters. The main rivers are the Kishi River, which runs through the eastern portion of the city and the Kameno River, which runs through the northern and central portion. | ||||||
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| 1224．Hashimoto, Wakayama | ||||||
| Hashimoto (橋本市, Hashimoto-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 61,063 in 27,392 households and a population density of 470 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 130.55 square kilometres (50.41 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1225．Arida, Wakayama | ||||||
| Arida (有田市, Arida-shi) is a city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 26,755 in 11737 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 36.83 square kilometres (14.22 sq mi). Arida is located in north-central Wakayama prefecture and facing the Kii Channel. It occupies an alluvial plain formed along the Aridagawa River which runs through the center of the city. The northern and southern portions of the city are lined with the steep Nagamine Mountains. | ||||||
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| 1226．Gobō, Wakayama | ||||||
| Gobō (御坊市, Gobō-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 21,260 in 10,801 households and a population density of 480 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 43.91 square kilometres (16.95 sq mi). Gobō is located at the mouth of the Hidakagawa River, almost in the center of the coastline of Wakayama Prefecture. The terrain is long from north to south, and the part facing the Kii Channel is almost flat, but the east side of the city is mountainous. Due to the influence of the Kuroshio Current, the city enjoys a mild climate. | ||||||
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| 1227．Tanabe, Wakayama | ||||||
| Tanabe (Japanese: 田辺市, Tanabe-shi, pronounced [tanabe ɕi]) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 70,972 in 35,076 households and a population density of 69 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 1,026.91 square kilometres (396.49 sq mi). Tanabe is the second most populous city in Wakayama, and the largest in the Kansai region of Japan in terms of area. | ||||||
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| 1228．Shingū, Wakayama | ||||||
| hingū (新宮市, Shingū-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɕiŋ.ɡɯꜜː(.ɕi), -ŋɯꜜː-][1]) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,491 in 14649 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 255.23 square kilometres (98.54 sq mi). Shingū literally means 'New Shrine' and refers to Hayatama Shrine, one of the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano (See[3]). The 'old shrine' would be Kamikura Shrine. | ||||||
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| 1229．Kinokawa, Wakayama | ||||||
| Kinokawa (紀の川市, Kinokawa-shi) is a city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 60,592 in 26,652 households and a population density of 270 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 228.21 square kilometres (88.11 sq mi). Kinokawa is located on the northern border of Wakayama Prefecture with Osaka Prefecture and the Izumi Mountains to the north and the Kii Mountains to the south. The Kinokawa River, after which the city is named, runs through the city from east to west. | ||||||
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| 1230．Iwade, Wakayama | ||||||
| Iwade (岩出市, Iwade-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 54,138 in 23906 households and a population density of 1400 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 38.51 square kilometres (14.87 sq mi). Iwade is located on the northern border of Wakayama Prefecture with Osaka Prefecture. The Kinokawa River flows along the southern border of Iwade. | ||||||
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| 1231．Kimino, Wakayama | ||||||
| Kimino (紀美野町, Kimino-chō) is a town located within the center of Kaisō District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,362 in 4129 households and a population density of 65 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 128.34 square kilometres (49.55 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1232．Katsuragi, Wakayama | ||||||
| Katsuragi (かつらぎ町, Katsuragi-chō) is a town located in Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,170 in 7137 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 151.69 square kilometres (58.57 sq mi). The town was named after the nearby Katsuragi Mountains. | ||||||
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| 1233．Kudoyama | ||||||
| Kudoyama (九度山町, Kudoyama-chō) is a town located in Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,996 in 1770 households and a population density of 91 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 44.15 square kilometres (17.05 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1234．Kōya, Wakayama | ||||||
| Kōya (高野町, Kōya-chō) is a town located in Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,812, in 1,575 households. It had a population density of 21 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 137.03 square kilometres (52.91 sq mi). The town is known as the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. | ||||||
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| 1235．Yuasa, Wakayama | ||||||
| Yuasa (湯浅町, Yuasa-chō) is a town located in Arida District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,413 in 5338 households and a population density of 550 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 20.79 square kilometres (8.03 sq mi). Yuasa claims to be the birthplace of soy sauce.[2] | ||||||
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| 1236．Hirogawa, Wakayama | ||||||
| Hirogawa (広川町, Hirogawa-chō) is a town in Arida District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,778 in 2,833 households and a population density of 100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 65.33 square kilometres (25.22 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1237．Aridagawa, Wakayama | ||||||
| Aridagawa (有田川町, Aridagawa-chō) is a town located in Arida District, in central Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 25,940 in 10680 households and a population density of 74 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 351.84 square kilometres (135.85 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1238．Mihama, Wakayama | ||||||
| Mihama (美浜町, Mihama-chō) is a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,761 in 3083 households and a population density of 530 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 12.77 square kilometres (4.93 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1239．Hidaka, Wakayama | ||||||
| Hidaka (日高町, Hidaka-chō) is a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,970 in 3266 households and a population density of 170 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 46.19 square kilometres (17.83 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1240．Yura, Wakayama | ||||||
| Yura (由良町, Yura-chō) is a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,442 in 2678 households and a population density of 180 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 30.94 square kilometres (11.95 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1241．Inami, Wakayama | ||||||
| Inami (印南町, Inami-chō) is a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,026 in 3333 households and a population density of 71 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 113.62 square kilometres (43.87 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1242．Minabe, Wakayama | ||||||
| Minabe (みなべ町, Minabe-chō) is a small town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,137 in 4725 households and a population density of 100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 120.28 square kilometres (46.44 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1243．Hidakagawa, Wakayama | ||||||
| Hidakagawa (日高川町, Hidakagawa-chō) is a town in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,556 in 4246 households and a population density of 29 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 331.59 square kilometres (128.03 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1244．Shirahama, Wakayama | ||||||
| hirahama (白浜町, Shirahama-chō) is a town in Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,704 in 11,024 households and a population density of 100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 200.98 square kilometres (77.60 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1245．Kamitonda, Wakayama | ||||||
| Kamitonda (上富田町, Kamitonda-chō) is a town located in Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,678 in 7,348 households and a population density of 270 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 57.37 square kilometres (22.15 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1246．Susami, Wakayama | ||||||
| usami (すさみ町, Susami-chō) is a town in Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,709 in 2041 households and a population density of 21 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 174.45 square kilometres (67.36 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1247．Nachikatsuura | ||||||
| achikatsuura (那智勝浦町, Nachikatsuura-chō) is a town located in Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,420 in 7,622 households and a population density of 79 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 183.31 square kilometres (70.78 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1248．Taiji, Wakayama | ||||||
| Taiji (太地町, Taiji-chō) is a town located in Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 2960 in 1567 households and a population density of 510 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 255.23 square kilometres (98.54 sq mi). Taiji is the smallest municipality by area in Wakayama Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1249．Kozagawa, Wakayama | ||||||
| Kozagawa (古座川町, Kozagawa-chō) is a town located in Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,537 in 1415 households and a population density of 8.6 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 294.23 square kilometres (113.60 sq mi). The total area of Kozagawa is the second largest in Wakayama Prefecture. However, the population of Kozagawa Town is the second smallest in the prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1250．Kitayama, Wakayama | ||||||
| Kitayama (北山村, Kitayama-mura) is an exclave village that belongs to Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, but is located on the border between Mie and Nara Prefectures. It lies along the Kitayama River and has become a popular spot for log rafting.[1] As of 2016, the village has an estimated population of 432 and a density of 9 persons per km2. The total area is 48.21 km2. | ||||||
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| 1251．Kushimoto, Wakayama | ||||||
| Kushimoto (串本町, Kushimoto-chō; Japanese pronunciation: [kɯ̥.ɕiꜜ.mo.to, -ɕi.mo.toꜜ.tɕoː][1]) is a coastal town located in Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,192 in 8354 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 135.67 square kilometres (52.38 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1252．Wakayama (city) | ||||||
| akayama (和歌山市, Wakayama-shi; pronounced [wakaꜜjama]) is the capital city of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. As of 1 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 351,391 in 157,066 households and a population density of 1700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 208.84 square kilometres (80.63 sq mi). | ||||||
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In Tottori Prefecture
| 1253．Tottori (city) | ||||||
| Tottori (鳥取市, Tottori-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [tot.to.ɾʲi, tot.to.ɾʲiꜜ.ɕi][2]) is the capital and the largest city of Tottori Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. As of 30 November 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 183,383 in 81,732 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the city is 765.31 square kilometres (295.49 sq mi). Most of the city is within the San'in Kaigan Geopark.[4] | ||||||
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| 1254．Yonago | ||||||
| Yonago (米子市, Yonago-shi) is a city in western Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 146,139 in 68,534 households and a population density of 1100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 132.42 square kilometres (51.13 sq mi). It is the prefecture's second largest city after Tottori, and forms a commercial center of the western part of the prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1255．Kurayoshi, Tottori | ||||||
| Kurayoshi (倉吉市, Kurayoshi-shi) is a city located in the central part of Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 44,969 in 20,609 households and a population density of 170 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 272.06 square kilometres (105.04 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1256．Sakaiminato, Tottori | ||||||
| akaiminato (境港市, Sakaiminato-shi) is a city in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,012 in 13178 households and a population density of 1110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 272.06 square kilometres (105.04 sq mi). akaiminato is located in far western Tottori Prefecture, at the northern end of the Yumigahama Peninsula. It is surrounded on three sides by Lake Nakaumi, the Sea of Japan, and the Sakai Channel, which connects them. Across the Sakai Channel or across the Eshima Ohashi Bridge, it borders the city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture. Sakaiminato is located on a sandbar, and the land is very flat, with an average elevation of two meters above sea level. | ||||||
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| 1257．Iwami, Tottori | ||||||
| Iwami (岩美町, Iwami-chō) is a town located in Iwami District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,998 in 4429 households and a population density of 90 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 122.32 square kilometres (47.23 sq mi). Iwami lies entirely within the San'in Kaigan Geopark.[2] Iwami is San'in Kaigan's biggest international beach resort. | ||||||
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| 1258．Wakasa, Tottori | ||||||
| akasa (若桜町, Wakasa-chō) is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 30 November 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,852 in 1,285 households and a population density of 14 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 199.18 square kilometres (76.90 sq mi).[3][4] | ||||||
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| 1259．Chizu, Tottori | ||||||
| Chizu (智頭町, Chizu-chō) is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,906 in 2681 households and a population density of 26.67 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 224.70 square kilometres (86.76 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1260．Yazu | ||||||
| Yazu (八頭町, Yazu-chō) is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,156 in 6140 households and a population density of 78 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 206.71 square kilometres (79.81 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1261．Misasa, Tottori | ||||||
| Misasa (三朝町, Misasa-chō) is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,056 in 2520 households and a population density of 26 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 233.52 square kilometres (90.16 sq mi). The name "Misasa" (literally "three mornings") originates from the belief that one who stays to enjoy three mornings in the town's famous hot springs will find all of his ailments cured. | ||||||
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| 1262．Yurihama, Tottori | ||||||
| Yurihama (湯梨浜町, Yurihama-chō) is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,515 in 6452 households and a population density of 210 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 77.94 square kilometres (30.09 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1263．Kotoura, Tottori | ||||||
| Kotoura (琴浦町, Kotoura-chō) is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,434 in 6452 households and a population density of 120 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 139.97 square kilometres (54.04 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1264．Hokuei, Tottori | ||||||
| Hokuei (北栄町, Hokuei-chō) is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,508 in 5471 households and a population density of 210 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 56.94 square kilometres (21.98 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1265．Hiezu, Tottori | ||||||
| Hiezu (日吉津村, Hiezu-son) is a village in Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2022[update], it had an estimated population of 3,955 in 1277 households and a population density of 860 persons per km2.[1] Its total area is 4.2 square kilometres (1.6 sq mi). Hiezu faces the Miho Bay on the Sea of Japan and is surrounded on three sides by the city of Yonago.[2] The town has three districts: Hiezu, Tomiyoshi, and Imayoshi. Hiezu sits at east the mouth of the Hino River (77 kilometres (48 mi)), which crosses much of western Tottori Prefecture before emptying into the Sea of Japan.[3] The village sits on low, damp, sandy land. 57% of the area of Hiezu is arable.[2] | ||||||
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| 1266．Daisen, Tottori | ||||||
| Daisen (大山町, Daisen-chō) is a town located in Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,321 in 5630 households and a population density of 81 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 189.83 square kilometres (73.29 sq mi).[1] The town is known for Mount Daisen, the tallest mountain in the Chūgoku Region. The mountain was an early center of Shinto and Buddhist practice, and the town has numerous designated Cultural Properties of Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 1267．Nanbu, Tottori | ||||||
| anbu (南部町, Nanbu-chō) is a town located in Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,348 in 3894 households and a population density of 91 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 114.03 square kilometres (44.03 mi2).[2] | ||||||
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| 1268．Hōki, Tottori | ||||||
| Hōki (伯耆町, Hōki-chō) is a town in Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,420 in 3871 households and a population density of 75 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 139.44 square kilometres (53.84 sq mi). On the west side of the train tracks just after leaving Hōki-Mizoguchi station, a very large green statue of an Oni is visible on the hill overlooking the town and the Hino River. Before the Kishimoto-Mizokuchi town merger which created Hōki, the oni was Mizokuchi's town mascot and as such is featured on manhole covers, phone booths, post boxes and even the town's highway rest stop (where the building housing the restrooms is shaped like a giant oni head).[2] | ||||||
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| 1269．Nichinan, Tottori | ||||||
| ichinan (日南町, Nichinan-chō) is a town located in Hino District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,144 in 1903 households and a population density of 12 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 340.962 square kilometres (131.646 sq mi), representing 10% of the total area of Tottori Prefecture.Over 90% of the town is covered by mountains and forest,[2] and 5% of the land is arable.[3] Areas of Nichinan are part of Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1270．Hino, Tottori | ||||||
| Hino (日野町, Hino-chō) is a town located in Hino District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.[1]As of 1 March 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,591 in 1,223 households and a population density of 19 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 133.98 square kilometres (51.73 sq mi). Hino is located in the Chūgoku Mountains in western Tottori Prefecture. The town center is located around the JR West Hakubi Line Neu Station.[3] | ||||||
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| 1271．Kōfu, Tottori | ||||||
| Kōfu (江府町, Kōfu-chō) is a town located in the northeast of Hino District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2021[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,737 in 1023 households and a population density of 22 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 124.52 square kilometres (48.08 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 1272．Matsue | ||||||
| Matsue (Japanese: 松江市, Hepburn: Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Japan, located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu.[1][2] As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 196,748 in 91287 households and a population density of 340 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the city is 572.99 square kilometres (221.23 sq mi). Matsue is home to the Tokugawa-era Matsue Castle, one of the last surviving feudal castles in Japan. | ||||||
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| 1273．Hamada, Shimane | ||||||
| Hamada (浜田市, Hamada-shi) is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 50,176 in 25498 households and a population density of 73 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 689.68 square kilometres (266.29 sq mi). Hamada is located in central Shimane, facing the Sea of Japan to the north and the Chugoku Mountains to the south. | ||||||
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| 1274．Izumo, Shimane | ||||||
| Izumo (出雲市, Izumo-shi) is a city in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 172,841 in 69,435 households and a population density of 280 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 624.36 square kilometers (241.07 sq mi). Izumo is located in central eastern of Shimane Prefecture. It has the second largest population in Shimane Prefecture after Matsue, and the third largest population in the San'in region after Matsue and Tottori. Centered on the Izumo Plain, the northern part of the city borders the Shimane Peninsula and the Sea of Japan, and the southern part borders the Chugoku Mountains. The Hii River flows through the eastern part of the city, and it empties into Lake Shinji. The city has a variety of topography, including the sea, mountains, rivers, lakes, plains, canyons, and hot springs. | ||||||
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| 1275．Masuda, Shimane | ||||||
| Masuda (益田市, Masuda-shi) is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 43,885 in 21,249 households and a population density of 60 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 733.19 square kilometres (283.09 sq mi). Masuda is located on the western edge of Honshu, facing the Sea of Japan to the north and the Chugoku Mountains to the south and is bordered by Yamaguchi Prefecture to the west and Hiroshima Prefecture to the southwest. The city has the largest geographic area among municipalities in Shimane Prefecture. The urban center is on a narrow floodplain between the Takatsu River and the Masuda River. Parts of the southern region of the city are within the borders of the Nishi-Chugoku Sanchi Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1276．Ōda, Shimane | ||||||
| Ōda (大田市, Ōda-shi) is a city in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.[1] The city has a total area of 436.11 km2. As of 1 December 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,838 in 15557 households and a population density of 75 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 435.71 square kilometres (168.23 sq mi). Ōda is home to the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, a World Heritage Site.[1] | ||||||
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| 1277．Yasugi, Shimane | ||||||
| Yasugi (安来市, Yasugi-shi) is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 35,965 in 14257 households and a population density of 85 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 420.93 square kilometres (162.52 sq mi). Yasugi is located in far eastern Shimane, bordered by the Nakaumi to the north, the Chugoku Mountains to the south and Tottori Prefecture to the east. | ||||||
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| 1278．Gōtsu, Shimane | ||||||
| Gōtsu (江津市, Gōtsu-shi) is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of June 30, 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 21,913 in 11196 households and a population density of 82 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 268.24 square kilometres (103.57 sq mi). It is the smallest and least populous city in Shimane Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1279．Unnan | ||||||
| Unnan (雲南市, Unnan-shi) is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 35,279 in 13575 households and a population density of 64 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 553.18 square kilometres (213.58 sq mi). Unnan City is located in southeastern Shimane Prefecturem with the southern areas in the Chugoku Mountains. Most of the city is forest. | ||||||
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| 1280．Okuizumo | ||||||
| Okuizumo (奥出雲町, Okuizumo-chō) is a town located in Nita District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of August 1, 2023, the town has a population of 11,056 and a density of 30 persons per km2. The area of the town is 368.01 square kilometres (142.09 sq mi). Okuizumo is located in the mountains of North East Shimane. The steep mountains are limited to the area near the prefectural border and the border with Unnan, and the entire town is covered in heavy snowfall. The area is the headwaters of the Hii River, and the main mountains include Mt. Sarumasa (1267m), which is the highest peak in the Izumo region. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1281．Iinan, Shimane | ||||||
| Iinan (飯南町, Iinan-chō) is a town located in Iishi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,502 in 2018 households and a population density of 19 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 242.88 square kilometres (93.78 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1282．Kawamoto, Shimane | ||||||
| Kawamoto (川本町, Kawamoto-machi) is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,051 in 1611 households and a population density of 29 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 106.43 square kilometres (41.09 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1283．Misato, Shimane | ||||||
| Misato (美郷町, Misato-chō) is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 31 July 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,355 in 1844 households and a population density of 15 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the town is 282.92 square kilometres (109.24 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1284．Ōnan, Shimane | ||||||
| Ōnan (邑南町, Ōnan-chō) is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,838 in 4712 households and a population density of 23 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 419.29 square kilometres (161.89 sq mi). Ōnan is located in west-central Shimane, in the Chugoku Mountains bordered by Hiroshima Prefecture to the south. | ||||||
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| 1285．Tsuwano, Shimane | ||||||
| Tsuwano (津和野町, Tsuwano-chō) is a town located in Kanoashi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,657 in 3352 households and a population density of 22 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 307.03 square kilometres (118.54 sq mi). Popularly called the "Little Kyoto of San'in," Tsuwano is known for its picturesque main street, "Tono-machi," which is an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Building lined with Edo period buildings and Koi ponds. Its annual Yabusame festival on the second Sunday of April is a large tourist draw for the San'in region. | ||||||
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| 1286．Yoshika, Shimane | ||||||
| Yoshika (吉賀町, Yoshika-chō) is a town located in Kanoashi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,759 in 3042 households and a population density of 17 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 336.50 square kilometres (129.92 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1287．Ama, Shimane | ||||||
| Ama (海士町, Ama-chō) is a town located on Nakanoshima, in Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the town had an estimated population of 2,267 and a population density of 68 persons per km2. The total area was 33.50 km2 (13 mi2). Ama was part of the ancient Oki Province, and the island consisted of a single district, also called Ama, and three villages. Emperor Go-Toba, defeated in the Jōkyū War in 1221, was exiled to the Oki Islands, and lived in Ama for 19 years until his death in 1239. Oki Shrine was built in 1939 to commemorate the 700th year of his death.[1] | ||||||
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| 1288．Nishinoshima, Shimane | ||||||
| ishinoshima (西ノ島町, Nishinoshima-chō) is a town located on the island of Nishinoshima, in Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the town had an estimated population of 2,788 and a population density of 50 persons per km2. The total area was 55.98 km2 (22 mi2). ishinoshima occupies all of the island of Nishinoshima, in the Oki Islands archipelago in the Sea of Japan, along with a number of offshore uninhabited islands and rocks. Much of the town is within the borders of Daisen-Oki National Park. | ||||||
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| 1289．Chibu, Shimane | ||||||
| Chibu (知夫村, Chibu-mura, Chibu-son) is a village located on Chiburijima (知夫里島) in the Dōzen group of islands in the Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Chibu is the only village remaining in Shimane Prefecture as of October 1, 2005. As of Japan's 2010 census,[2] the village has a population of 657 people, constituting 326 households, and a population density of about 48 persons per km2. This is a decrease of 68 people (9.4%) from the previous census conducted in 2005.[1] A population estimate from March 2011[3] placed Chibu's population at 656 people, 334 men and 322 women. | ||||||
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| 1290．Okinoshima, Shimane | ||||||
| Okinoshima (隠岐の島町, Okinoshima-chō) is a town located on Dōgo, in Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of June 2013, the town had an estimated population of 14,849 and a population density of 61.1 persons per km2. The total area was 242.95 km2. Okinoshima Town takes its name from Okinoshima, the traditional name for all four inhabited Oki Islands. There is no single island named Okinoshima. | ||||||
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| 1291．Okayama | ||||||
| Okayama (岡山市, Okayama-shi; Japanese: [okaꜜjama]) is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. The Okayama metropolitan area, centered around the city, has the largest urban employment zone in the Chugoku region of western Japan. The city was founded on June 1, 1889.[1] As of February 2023[update], the city has an estimated population of 700,940 and a population density of 890 people per km2.[2] The total area is 789.95 square kilometres (305.00 square miles). | ||||||
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| 1292．Kurashiki | ||||||
| Kurashiki (倉敷市, Kurashiki-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 478,651 and a population density of 1300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 355.63 square kilometres (137.31 sq mi). Kurashiki is located in the south-central part of Okayama Prefecture, and the Takahashi River flows through the midwestern part of the city from north to south and empties into the Seto Inland Sea. Most of the plains are occupied by reclaimed land and alluvial plains, and are relatively flat except for the Kojima area. Kojima, Kameshimayama, Tamashima, and Tsurajima are many places in the city that have the kanji 'island' in their names; these areas were originally islands and were connected by land reclamation to form the current city limits. Okayama City, which is the prefectural capital, is adjacent to the east, and Kurashiki forms part of the Greater Okayama metropolitan area. | ||||||
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| 1293．Tsuyama | ||||||
| Tsuyama (津山市, Tsuyama-shi) is a city in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. In February 2023, the city had an estimated population of 97,507 in 45,653 households and a population density of 190 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 506.33 square kilometres (195.50 sq mi). Tsuyama is located in north-central Okayama Prefecture, with the Chugoku Mountains separating it from Tottori Prefecture to the north. It is the largest city in the northern part of the prefecture in terms of population and economy. | ||||||
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| 1294．Tamano | ||||||
| Tamano (玉野市, Tamano-shi) is a city located in southern Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 55,889 in 27087 households, and a population density of 540 persons per km2 .[1] Its total area is 103.58 square kilometres (39.99 sq mi) Tamano is located in southern Okayama Prefecture. It faces the Seto Inland Sea to the south, and parts of the city are within the borders of the Setonaikai National Park. | ||||||
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| 1295．Kasaoka | ||||||
| Kasaoka (笠岡市, Kasaoka-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 45,404 in 21,987 households and a population density of 330 inhabitants per square kilometre (850/sq mi).[1] The total area of the city is 136.24 square kilometres (52.60 sq mi). The municipal district also includes 31 outlying islands including seven inhabited islands in the Kasaoka Islands archipelago in the Seto Inland Sea. | ||||||
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| 1296．Ibara | ||||||
| Ibara (井原市, Ibara-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 37,835 in 16,677 households and a population density of 160 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 243.54 square kilometres (94.03 sq mi). Ibara is located in west-central Okayama Prefecture. The Oda River, a tributary of the Takahashi River, flows from north to south from Hiroshima Prefecture, and changes its flow eastward in the center of the city. It forms a basin sandwiched between mountains and hills to the north and south, which is where the main urban concentration of the city is located. The northern part of the city has numerous hamlets villages spread out on a limestone karst plateau at an elevation of 400 to 500 meters. | ||||||
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| 1297．Sōja | ||||||
| ōja (総社市, Sōja-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 69,428 and a population density of 330 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 211.90 square kilometres (81.82 sq mi). ōja is located ancestral Okayama Prefecture. The Takahashi River runs through the city from northwest to south. The northern and western parts are located in the southern part of the Kibi plateau, and the southern part also forms a hilly area. The central area, which is the urban area, originally formed a small basin in the floodplain of the Takahashi River. | ||||||
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| 1298．Takahashi, Okayama | ||||||
| Takahashi (高梁市, Takahashi-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,538 in 13,678 households.[1] and a population density of 50 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 546.99 square kilometres (211.19 sq mi). Bitchū Matsuyama Castle overlooks the town. Another significant location is Raikyū-ji, a Buddhist temple with a historic garden. | ||||||
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| 1299．Niimi | ||||||
| iimi (新見市, Niimi-shi) is a city located in northwestern Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,106 in 12,626 households.[1] and a population density of 34 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 793.29 square kilometres (306.29 sq mi) | ||||||
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| 1300．Bizen, Okayama | ||||||
| Bizen (備前市, Bizen-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,019 in 15,467 households and a population density of 120 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 258.14 square kilometres (99.67 sq mi). Bizen is located in southeastern Okayama Prefecture. It faces the Seto Inland Sea to the south, and the coastline is intricate and forms part of the Setonaikai National Park. Katakami Bay extends into the center of the city. The Hinase area in the southeastern part of the country is dotted with islands. Overall, there are few flat areas and hilly areas, and about 80% of the city is forested. The Yoshinaga district in the northeastern part is a plateau area with an altitude of 300 to 500 meters. The southwestern edge of the city is the easternmost edge of the Okayama Plain, and the plain is slightly open, and the Yoshii River flows from the north to the south at the westernmost edge. | ||||||
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| 1301．Setouchi, Okayama | ||||||
| etouchi (瀬戸内市, Setouchi-shi) is a city located in southern Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 36,499 in 15,934 households and a population density of 290 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 125.45 square kilometres (48.44 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1302．Akaiwa | ||||||
| Akaiwa (赤磐市, Akaiwa-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 43,359 in 18809 households and a population density of 210 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 209.36 square kilometres (80.83 sq mi). Akaiwa is located in east-central Okayama Prefecture. The Yoshii River, one of the three major rivers in the prefecture, flows through the northeastern part of the city. Although it is located in the northeastern part of the Okayama Plain, most of the city area is hills and forests. | ||||||
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| 1303．Maniwa | ||||||
| Maniwa (真庭市, Maniwa-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 42,477 in 17568 households and a population density of 51 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 828.53 square kilometres (319.90 sq mi). Maniwa is located in north-central Okayama Prefecture and is approximately in the center of the Chūgoku Mountains, which forms its northern border with Tottori Prefecture. Occupying 11.6% of Okayama Prefecture, it has the largest area of any municipality in the prefecture. It measures roughly 55 km from North to South, and 35 km from east to west.[2] The mountainous part of the city to the north is dominated by Mount Hiruzen (1,202 m (3,944 ft)) and the Hiruzen Highlands, which is the source of the Asahi River, emerges from Mount Hiruzen in Maniwa, and its upper reaches are located within the town. The river has approximately 146 tributaries and a length of 142 kilometres (88 mi).[3][4][5][6][7] Major tributaries of the Asahi in Maniwa include the Bitchū, Nakazui, Kōchi, Meki, and the Shinjō rivers.[7] The Hiruzen Highlands sit at an elevation of 500–600 meters above sea-level, and is part of the Daisen-Oki National Park. With Maniwa being far from any major fault lines, the chance of an earthquake above 7.0 magnitude is less than 1%, small compared to other areas of Japan. | ||||||
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| 1304．Mimasaka, Okayama | ||||||
| Mimasaka (美作市, Mimasaka-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 25,946 in 12287 households and a population density of 60 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 429.29 square kilometres (165.75 sq mi). Mimasaka is located in northeast Okayama. Most of the city limits are hills and forests. The prefectural border is at the Chugoku Mountains, and there is Mount Ushiro (1344 meters), the highest peak in the prefecture is within the city limits. Parts of the city are considered to be heavy snowfall areas. | ||||||
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| 1305．Asakuchi | ||||||
| Asakuchi (浅口市, Asakuchi-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 33,322 in 14,409 households and a population density of 500 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 66.464 square kilometres (25.662 sq mi). The headquarters of the Konkokyo religion is in Asakuchi. | ||||||
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| 1306．Wake, Okayama | ||||||
| ake (和気町, Wake-chō) is a town located in Wake District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,833 in 6,353 households and a population density of 96 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 144.21 square kilometres (55.68 sq mi). The town is famous in the region for the 'Wamojiyaki' festival that takes place every year on August 15 during the Obon period, and the town is also home to the largest Wisteria park in Japan. | ||||||
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| 1307．Hayashima | ||||||
| Hayashima (早島町, Hayashima-chō) is a town located in Tsukubo District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,772 in 5261 households and a population density of 1700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 7.62 square kilometres (2.94 sq mi), making it the smallest municipality in Okayama in terms of area, but also the most densely populated. | ||||||
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| 1308．Satoshō | ||||||
| atoshō (里庄町, Satoshō-chō) is a town located in Asakuchi District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,026 in 4636 households and a population density of 900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 12.23 square kilometres (4.72 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1309．Yakage, Okayama | ||||||
| Yakage (矢掛町, Yakage-chō) is a town located in Oda District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,418 in 5445 households and a population density of 150 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 90.62 square kilometres (34.99 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1310．Shinjō, Okayama | ||||||
| hinjō (新庄村, Shinjō-son) is a village located in Maniwa District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2022[update], the village had an estimated population of 847 in 378 households and a population density of 13 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 67.11 square kilometres (25.91 sq mi). It is a member of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Association. | ||||||
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| 1311．Kagamino | ||||||
| Kagamino (鏡野町, Kagamino-chō) is a town located in Tomata District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,425 in 5633 households and a population density of 30 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 419.68 square kilometres (162.04 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1312．Shōō | ||||||
| hōō (勝央町, Shōō-chō) is a town located in Katsuta District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,900 in 4713 households and a population density of 83 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 54.05 square kilometres (20.87 sq mi). Shōō is said to be the place where Kintarō died.[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 1313．Nagi, Okayama | ||||||
| agi (奈義町, Nagi-chō) is a town located in Katsuta District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2024[update], the town had a population of 5,512 in 2,437 households and a population density of 79.3 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 69.52 square kilometres (26.84 sq mi). agi is located in the northeastern part of Okayama Prefecture, bordered by Tottori Prefecture to the north. Located on the southern side of the Chugoku Mountains, mountains and forests occupy the northern town area; and the town is designated as a heavy snowfall area. Mount Nagi (1255 meters) from which the town derives its name, is located on the border between Nagi and Chizu, Tottori. The southern part of the city is a plateau called the Nihonbara Plateau, where the Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Nihonbara and the Nihonbara Maneuver Area are located. | ||||||
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| 1314．Nishiawakura | ||||||
| ishiawakura (西粟倉村, Nishiawakura-son) is a village located in Aida District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.[1]As of 1 February 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,361 in 593 households and a population density of 29 persons per km².[2] The total area of the village is 57.97 square kilometres (22.38 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1315．Kumenan | ||||||
| Kumenan (久米南町, Kumenan-chō) is a town located in Kume District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.[1]As of 31 December 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,483 in 2192 households and a population density of 57 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 78.65 square kilometres (30.37 sq mi). Kumenan is known as the birthplace of Honen, the founder of the Jodo sect of Buddhism. | ||||||
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| 1316．Misaki, Okayama | ||||||
| Misaki (美咲町, Misaki-chō) is a town located in Kume District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 31 December 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,060 in 5867 households and a population density of 56 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 232.17 square kilometres (89.64 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1317．Kibichūō | ||||||
| Kibichūō (吉備中央町, Kibichūō-chō) is a town located in Kaga District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,435 in 5142 households and a population density of 39 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 268.73 square kilometres (103.76 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1318．Hiroshima | ||||||
| Hiroshima (広島市, Hiroshima-shi; English: /ˌhɪroʊˈʃiːmə/, also UK: /hɪˈrɒʃɪmə/,[2] US: /hɪˈroʊʃɪmə/, Japanese: [çiɾoɕima] ⓘ) is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. As of June 1, 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 1,199,391. The gross domestic product (GDP) in Greater Hiroshima, Hiroshima Urban Employment Area, was US$61.3 billion as of 2010.[3][4] Kazumi Matsui has been the city's mayor since April 2011. The Hiroshima metropolitan area is the second largest urban area in the Chugoku Region of Japan, following the Okayama metropolitan area. | ||||||
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| 1319．Kure, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Kure (呉市, Kure-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [kɯꜜ.ɾe, kɯ.ɾeꜜ.ɕi], locally [kɯ.ɾeꜜ][1]) is a city in the Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 208,024 in 106,616 households and a population density of 590 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 352.80 square kilometres (136.22 sq mi). With a strong industrial and naval heritage, Kure hosts the second-oldest naval dockyard in Japan and remains an important base for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. | ||||||
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| 1320．Takehara, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Takehara (竹原市, Takehara-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 23,350 in 12,034 households and a population density of 200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 118.23 square kilometres (45.65 sq mi). Mihara is located in south-central Hiroshima Prefecture. It faces the Seto Inland Sea to the south. The urban area is broadly divided into a fan-shaped public office/commercial district centered on Takehara Station, a harbor/industrial district centered around the port, and a townscape preservation district that includes temples and other cultural properties. Ōkunoshima, the island where a poison gas plant of the Imperial Japanese Army was located, belongs to Takehara. | ||||||
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| 1321．Mihara, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Mihara (三原市, Mihara-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 88,591 in 43253 households and a population density of 190 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 258.14 square kilometres (99.67 sq mi). Mihara is located in south-central Hiroshima Prefecture. It faces the Seto Inland Sea to the south, and part of the coastline forms part of the Setonaikai National Park. The origin of the name of "Mihara" is from the alluvial fans of Yubara, Komagahara, and Konishihara Rivers. The Numata River, a second-class river that originates from the Kamo plateau of Higashihiroshima City, flows through the center of the city, and the central urban area flourishes at its mouth. Most of the current central city area is reclaimed land, and steep mountains approach the coastline, while the northern part is a highland area with an elevation of 400 meters or more at the southern tip of Kibi Plateau, and the western part is mostly hilly. | ||||||
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| 1322．Onomichi | ||||||
| Onomichi (尾道市, Onomichi-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 129,314 in 64055 households and a population density of 450 people per km².[1] The total area of the city is 285.11 square kilometers (110.08 sq mi). Onomichi is located in southeastern Hiroshima Prefecture. It faces the Seto Inland Sea to the south, and the coastline is intricate and forms part of the Setonaikai National Park. The main urban concentration is in a narrow band on the coast, where there is very little flat land. Because of its unique scenery, it is often used as a filming location for movies. | ||||||
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| 1323．Fukuyama, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Fukuyama (福山市, Fukuyama-shi) is a city in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 459,160 in 214259 households and a population density of 890 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 518.14 square kilometres (200.05 sq mi). After Hiroshima, it is the largest city in Hiroshima Prefecture. The city's symbol is the rose and it holds an annual Rose Festival in the month of May. The official mascot of Fukuyama is an anthropomorphic rose child by the name of Rola. | ||||||
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| 1324．Fuchū, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Fuchū (府中市, Fuchū-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 36,326 in 17013 households and a population density of 190 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 195.75 square kilometres (75.58 sq mi). Fuchū is located in the basin of the Ashida River in eastern Hiroshima. | ||||||
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| 1325．Miyoshi, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Miyoshi (三次市, Miyoshi-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,106 in 23154 households and a population density of 63 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 778.14 square kilometres (300.44 sq mi). Miyoshi is located almost in the middle of the Chugoku region, with the Chugoku Mountains to the north and a flat agricultural area to the south. Together with the neighboring city of Shōbara, it forms the northern part of the prefecture called the "Bihoku region". Because the tributaries of the Enokawa River meet at the Miyoshi Basin, it prospered as a river port and has long functioned as a strategic point for culture, economy, and transportation connecting the San'in and San'yō regions. About one-third of the rain that falls in Hiroshima Prefecture is collected here, and it has abundant water. Due to the confluence of rivers, fog tends to occur in this area from late autumn to early spring. The center of urban area is the Miyoshi Basin, which is located between the Chugoku Mountains and the Kibi Plateau at an elevation of 150 to 250 meters. Miyoshi developed as a twin settlement, with "Itsukaichi", as the castle town of the Miyoshi clan towards the west, and the current city center district where Miyoshi Station is located as a market town called 'Tokaichi-machi' to the east. | ||||||
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| 1326．Shōbara | ||||||
| hōbara (庄原市, Shōbara-shi) is a city in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,343 in 14984 households and a population density of 26 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 1,246.49 square kilometres (481.27 sq mi). hōbara is located in the Chugoku Mountains in the northeast corner of Hiroshima Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1327．Ōtake, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Ōtake (大竹市, ōtake-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 25,955 in 12884 households and a population density of 330 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 78.66 square kilometres (30.37 sq mi). Ōtake is located on the border with Yamaguchi Prefecture in far southwestern Hiroshima Prefecture, and forms an integrated urban area with strong connections to Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. The city area has a gentle slope from the southwest to the northeast, and the geology is paleozoic strata and granite in the western mountains, and the urban area is sand and gravel. The urban area is surrounded by the Chugoku Mountains in the northwest, the Oze River in the south, and the Seto Inland Sea in the east, and develops into flat land along the coastline. With the exception of coastal urban areas, there are few flatlands and most of the city area is mountainous, with steep slopes approaching the coastline. | ||||||
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| 1328．Higashihiroshima | ||||||
| Higashihiroshima (東広島市, Higashihiroshima-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 190,186 in 90,294 households and a population density of 300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 635.16 square kilometres (245.24 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1329．Hatsukaichi | ||||||
| Hatsukaichi (廿日市市, Hatsukaichi-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 116,087 in 53,320 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 489.48 square kilometres (188.99 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1330．Akitakata | ||||||
| Akitakata (安芸高田市, Akitakata-shi) is a city located in north-central Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 26,810 in 13,319 households and a population density of 50 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 537.75 square kilometres (207.63 sq mi).The city lays claim to be the birthplace and hometown of Mōri Motonari, the Sengoku period daimyō of the 16th century. | ||||||
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| 1331．Etajima, Hiroshima | ||||||
| tajima (江田島市, Etajima-shi) is a city (formerly a town) located on the island of Etajima in Hiroshima Bay in southwestern Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The modern city of Etajima was established on November 1, 2004, from the merger of the town of Etajima (from Aki District) absorbing three towns from Saeki District: Nōmi, Ōgaki, and Okimi. | ||||||
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| 1332．Fuchū, Hiroshima (town) | ||||||
| Fuchū (府中町, Fuchū-chō) is a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 52,597 in 23930 households and a population density of 5,100 inhabitants per square kilometre (13,000/sq mi).[1] The total area of the town is 10.41 square kilometres (4.02 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1333．Kaita, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Kaita (海田町, Kaita-chō) is a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 30 April 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 30,608 in 14,085 households and a population density of 2,200 inhabitants per square kilometre (5,700/sq mi).[2] The total area of the town is 13.79 square kilometres (5.32 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1334．Kumano, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Kumano (熊野町, Kumano-chō) is a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 23,479 in 10728 households and a population density of 700 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,800/sq mi).[1] The total area of the town is 33.76 square kilometres (13.03 sq mi). Kumano-cho is famous for the manufacture of brushes called "Kumano-fude" (Kumano-brush).[2][3] | ||||||
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| 1335．Saka, Hiroshima | ||||||
| aka (坂町, Saka-chō) is a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,853 in 5879 households and a population density of 820 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,100/sq mi).[1] The total area of the town is 15.69 square kilometres (6.06 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1336．Akiōta, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Akiōta (安芸太田町, Akiōta-chō) is a town in Yamagata District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 April 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,643 in 3066 households and a population density of 17 inhabitants per square kilometre (44/sq mi).[1] The total area of the town is 341.89 square kilometres (132.00 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1337．Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Kitahiroshima (北広島町, Kitahiroshima-chō) is a town in Yamagata District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 17,333 in 8333 households and a population density of 27 inhabitants per square kilometre (70/sq mi).[1] The total area of the town is 646.20 square kilometres (249.50 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1338．Ōsakikamijima, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町, Ōsakikamijima-chō) is a town located in Toyota District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Ōsakikamijima is coterminous with the island of the same name, which is one of the Geiyo Islands of the Seto Inland Sea between Hiroshima Prefecture and Ehime Prefecture. The new town of Ōsakikamijima was formed on 1 April 2003, with the merger of the towns of Ōsaki, Higashino and Kinoe, all from Toyota District. | ||||||
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| 1339．Sera, Hiroshima | ||||||
| era (世羅町, Sera-chō) is a town located in Sera District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,070 in 6809 households and a population density of 63 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 278.14 square kilometres (107.39 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1340．Jinsekikōgen, Hiroshima | ||||||
| Jinsekikōgen (神石高原町, Jinsekikōgen-chō) is a town located in Jinseki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,166 in 3781 households, and a population density of 21 persons per km2 in 7,269 households.[1] The total area of the town is 381.98 km2 (147.48 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1341．Shimonoseki | ||||||
| himonoseki (Japanese: 下関市, Hepburn: Shimonoseki-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 248,193 in 128,762 households and a population density of 350 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 716.18 square kilometres (276.52 sq mi). It is the largest city in Yamaguchi Prefecture and the fifth-largest city in the Chūgoku region in terms of population. It is nicknamed the 'home of Fugu' for the locally caught and cooked pufferfish, and is the largest harvester of the pufferfish in Japan.[2][3] | ||||||
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| 1342．Ube, Yamaguchi | ||||||
| Ube (宇部市, Ube-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Ube is located on the Seto Inland Sea in southwestern Yamaguchi Prefecture. The total area of the city is 286.65 square kilometres (110.68 sq mi). The city limits are the lower reaches of the Koto River system and the upper reaches of the Ariho River system, which flows through the central and western part of the prefecture from north to south. The urban area spreads out on the plains on both sides of the Koto River mouth and on the flat land along the coast, forming a densely populated area. Most of the flat land in the south was reclaimed by seabed coalfields, and the place names such as 'Unoshima' and 'Hamacho' are remnants of this. A gentle mountainous area spreads from the central part to the northern part of the city, and in recent years development has been promoted with the construction of industrial parks and new residential areas. In addition, the Konan area in the western part of the city is mostly reclaimed land for the purpose of rice cultivation. The area used to be a rural area with extensive paddy fields, but the area is increasingly urbanized with condominium developments. | ||||||
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| 1343．Yamaguchi (city) | ||||||
| Yamaguchi (山口市, Yamaguchi-shi[a]) is the capital city of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 191,470 in 88,799 households and a population density of 190 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 1,023.23 square kilometres (395.07 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1344．Hagi, Yamaguchi | ||||||
| Hagi (萩市, Hagi-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [haꜜ.ɡʲi, -ŋʲi, ha.ɡʲiꜜ.ɕi, -ŋʲiꜜ.ɕi], locally [ha.ɡʲiꜜ, -ŋʲiꜜ][1][a]) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 43,233 in 22,803 households and a population density of 62 persons per km².[2] The total area of the city is 698.31 square kilometres (269.62 sq mi). It is known for being the birthplace of Hagi ware, a type of Japanese pottery. | ||||||
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| 1345．Hōfu | ||||||
| Hōfu (防府市, Hōfu-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 114,846 and a population density of 610 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 92.13 square kilometres (35.57 sq mi). Hōfu is located almost in the center of Yamaguchi Prefecture, facing the Seto Inland Sea to the south. The Saba River, a first-class water system, flows from the northwest of the city toward the Seto Inland Sea. On the offshore side, the remains of former salt fields have been reclaimed to form a plain. In the Seto Inland Sea, five islands, Sabajima, Mukaishima, Nojima, Hirashima, and Okishima, belong to the city. | ||||||
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| 1346．Kudamatsu | ||||||
| Kudamatsu (下松市, Kudamatsu-shi) is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 56,892 in 26829 households and a population density of 640 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 89.35 square kilometres (34.50 sq mi). Kudamatsu is sandwiched between the cities of Shunan and Hikari, with which it has strong ties in terms of industry, economy, and population exchange; the three cities are informally called the "Shunan District". The city includes the islands of Kasado and Furushima offshore. In the south, facing the Seto Inland Sea, is the main industrial area and port.The northern area is increasingly a suburban residential area. | ||||||
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| 1347．Iwakuni | ||||||
| Iwakuni (岩国市, Iwakuni-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 127,512 in 65182 households and a population density of 157 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 873.72 square kilometres (337.35 sq mi). Iwakuni is located in the southeastern Yamaguchi Prefecture, bordering Hiroshima Prefecture to the east and the Seto Inland Sea to the south.[2] The Nishiki River flows through the center of the city. | ||||||
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| 1348．Hikari, Yamaguchi | ||||||
| Hikari (光市, Hikari-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,100 in 23577 households and a population density of 530 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 92.13 square kilometres (35.57 sq mi). The name Hikari itself means "brilliance" or "light" in Japanese. | ||||||
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| 1349．Nagato, Yamaguchi | ||||||
| agato (長門市, Nagato-shi) is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,518 in 15537 households and a population density of 88 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 357.31 square kilometres (137.96 sq mi). agato is located in northwestern Yamaguchi. The north side faces the Sea of Japan, and the coastline facing the open sea is eroded terrain. On the other hand, there are coves such as Fukagawa Bay and Senzaki Bay, which are surrounded by the island of Ōmijima and the mainland, and Aburaya Bay, which is surrounded by the Mukatsugu Peninsula, which are good natural harbors. Since the Mukatsugu Peninsula has little flat land, there are many terraced rice fields. The southern part of the city is on the western edge of the Chūgoku Mountains, and snow can be seen in the mountainous areas. However, due to the influence of the Tsushima Current, it does not get extremely cold even in winter, and because the altitude is not so high, the number of snowy days is not so many. Nagato also encompasses Ōmijima Island in the Sea of Japan, which is connected by a large road bridge which connects the Senzaki Peninsula with the southern edge of the island. Much of the island is within the borders of the Kita-Nagato Kaigan Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1350．Yanai, Yamaguchi | ||||||
| Yanai (柳井市, Yanai-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 29,821 in 15298 households and a population density of 210 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 140.05 square kilometres (54.07 sq mi). Yanai is located in southeastern Yamaguchi Prefecture, at the base of the eastern coast of the Murotsu Peninsula. The city overlooks Mt. Kotoseki and portions are within the borders of the Setonaikai National Park.The city area consists of coastal areas, inland areas (Iriku and Hizumi areas), peninsulas and islands (Heigunjima), and more than half of the total area is mountainous and hilly. Urban areas are mostly on flat areas along the coast. In the northern inland area, and rural villages are scattered along river basins. | ||||||
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| 1351．Mine, Yamaguchi | ||||||
| Mine (美祢市, Mine-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 21,919 in 10661 households and a population density of 46 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 1,472.64 square kilometres (568.59 sq mi). an'yō-Onoda is located in the southwestern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is long in the north-south direction and has a fan shape that opens to the Seto Inland Sea. The Asa River flows from the north to the central area, and the Ariho River flows from the northeast to the east, flowing south into the Seto Inland Sea. The city hall is located on the west bank of the Ariho River mouth. | ||||||
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| 1352．Shūnan | ||||||
| hūnan (周南市, Shūnan-shi) is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 137,019 in 6828 households and a population density of 210 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 656.29 square kilometres (253.39 sq mi). hūnan is located in south-central Yamaguchi Prefecture, bordered by the Seto Inland Sea to the south. Together with the cities of Kudamatsu and Hikari, with which it has strong ties in terms of industry, economy, and population exchange; the three cities are informally called the "Shunan District". The coastal area is part of the Seto Industrial Complex, with many chemical plants, refineries and heavy industry. The northern part, on the other hand, is part of the Chugoku Mountains, dotted with rural areas. | ||||||
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| 1353．San'yō-Onoda | ||||||
| an'yō-Onoda (山陽小野田市, San'yō-Onoda-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 31 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 59,867 in 29,122 households and a population density of 530 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 133.09 square kilometres (51.39 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1354．Suō-Ōshima | ||||||
| uō-Ōshima (周防大島町, Suō-Ōshima-chō) is a town and an island located in Ōshima District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. uō-Ōshima was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the former towns of Ōshima, Kuka, Tachibana and Tōwa, all from towns of Ōshima District. As of April 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 13,774. The total area is 138.17 km2. | ||||||
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| 1355．Waki, Yamaguchi | ||||||
| aki (和木町, Waki-chō) is a town in Kuga District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,927 in 2684 households and a population density of 560 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 10.58 square kilometres (4.08 sq mi). aki is located at the mouth of the right bank of the Oze River, which is also the prefectural border between Yamaguchi Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture. It is surrounded by Iwakuni city on the south side, and borders Ōtake city in Hiroshima Prefecture on the north side across the Oze River. In the eastern part of the town (Waki neighborhood), there are major public facilities, including the town hall, and lowlands that include reclaimed land, where most of the transportation and industrial facilities are located. Other areas (Seta neighborhood and Sekigahama neighborhood) are mostly mountainous areas, and old hamlets exist along the tributaries of the Oze River. | ||||||
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| 1356．Tabuse | ||||||
| Tabuse (田布施町, Tabuse-chō) is a town located in Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,411 in 6947 households and a population density of 290 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 50.42 square kilometres (19.47 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1357．Hirao | ||||||
| Hirao (平生町, Hirao-chō) is a town located in Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,064 in 5394 households and a population density of 320 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 34.59 square kilometres (13.36 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1358．Abu, Yamaguchi | ||||||
| Abu (阿武町, Abu-chō) is a town located in Abu District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,054 in 1530 households and a population density of 26 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 115.95 square kilometres (44.77 sq mi). Noted for its wagyu beef and kiwifruit, the town is a member of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan association. | ||||||
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| 1359．Atō, Yamaguchi | ||||||
| Atō (阿東町, Atō-chō) was a town located in Abu District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,006 and a density of 27.32 persons per km2. The total area was 293.08 km2. On January 16, 2010, Atō was merged into the expanded city of Yamaguchi.[1] / / | ||||||
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In Tokushima Prefecture
| 1360．Tokushima (city) | ||||||
| Tokushima (徳島市, Tokushima-shi; Japanese: [tokɯ̥ꜜɕima]) is the capital city of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku island in Japan. As of 1 September 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 245,264 in 122,539 households and a population density of 1,280 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 191.52 square kilometres (73.95 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1361．Naruto, Tokushima | ||||||
| aruto (鳴門市, Naruto-shi) is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 54,989 in 26,206 households and a population density of 410 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 191.11 square kilometres (73.79 sq mi). aruto is located in the northeastern tip of Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It is bordered by the Seto Inland Sea to the north and the Kii Channel to the east and faces Awaji Island across the Naruto Strait, which is famous for its whirlpools. The city is located in the easternmost part of the Sanuki Mountains. | ||||||
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| 1362．Komatsushima, Tokushima | ||||||
| Komatsushima (小松島市, Komatsushima-shi) is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 36,128 in 17181 households and a population density of 800 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 45.37 square kilometres (17.52 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1363．Anan, Tokushima | ||||||
| Anan (阿南市, Anan-shi) is a city in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 70,285 in 31313 households and a population density of 250 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 279.25 square kilometres (107.82 sq mi). Anan is located in the southeastern part of Tokushima Prefecture and is the easternmost municipality on the island of Shikoku. The east faces the Kii Channel and the Pacific Ocean, and is the northern end of Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park. The city is at the mouth of the Naka River, which is the longest river in the prefecture, and the Kuwano River runs through the city. The city has two main urban centers: the Tokushima district, which is a former castle town, and the Tachibana district, which is a port city. | ||||||
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| 1364．Yoshinogawa, Tokushima | ||||||
| Yoshinogawa (吉野川市, Yoshinogawa-shi) is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 39,150 in 17958 households and a population density of 270 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 144.14 square kilometres (55.65 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1365．Awa, Tokushima | ||||||
| Awa (阿波市, Awa-shi) is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 35,631 in 15432 households and a population density of 190 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 191.11 square kilometres (73.79 sq mi). Awa is located in the northeastern part of Tokushima Prefecture, between the northern bank of the Yoshino River and Kagawa Prefecture. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Okumiyagawa-Uchidani Prefectural Natural Park. | ||||||
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| 1366．Mima, Tokushima | ||||||
| Mima (美馬市, Mima-shi) is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,713 in 12,547 households and a population density of 75 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 367.14 square kilometres (141.75 sq mi). The name Mima (美馬) is derived from two characters meaning "Beautiful Horse". Mima was once home to many horse breeders. Although breeders and keepers are not so common in present-day Mima, the history lives on today in art, local products, and such. | ||||||
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| 1367．Miyoshi, Tokushima | ||||||
| Miyoshi (三好市, Miyoshi-shi) is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 23,782 in 12103 households and a population density of 33 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 721.42 square kilometres (278.54 sq mi). Miyoshi is located in the western part of Tokushima Prefecture and is the largest municipality on the island of Shikoku, accounting for 1/6 of the prefecture's geographic area. However, it is a very mountainous area with only 13% considered habitable. The Shikoku Mountains have many steep slopes and are subject to landslides and rockfalls. Traditional steep slope farming methods are used to prevent soil erosion. The Hashikura Prefectural Natural Park spans the border between Miyoshi and Higashimiyoshi. | ||||||
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| 1368．Katsuura, Tokushima | ||||||
| Katsuura (勝浦町, Katsuura-chō) is a town located in Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,884 in 2159 households and a population density of 70 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 69.85 square kilometres (26.97 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1369．Kamikatsu, Tokushima | ||||||
| Kamikatsu (上勝町, Kamikatsu-chō) is a town located in Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 1,431 in 750 households and a population density of 13 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 69.85 square kilometres (26.97 sq mi). It is the least populated of the towns of Shikoku. | ||||||
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| 1370．Sanagōchi, Tokushima | ||||||
| anagōchi (佐那河内村, Sanagōchi-son) is a village located in Myōdō District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the village had an estimated population of 1983 and a population density of 47 persons per km².The total area of the village is 42.28 square kilometres (16.32 sq mi). Sanagōchi is the only village remaining in Tokushima Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1371．Ishii, Tokushima | ||||||
| Ishii (石井町, Ishii-chō) is a town located in Myōzai District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 25,219 in 10820 households and a population density of 870 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 28.85 square kilometres (11.14 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1372．Kamiyama, Tokushima | ||||||
| Kamiyama (神山町, Kamiyama-chō) is a town in Myōzai District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,930 in 2404 households and a population density of 28 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 173.305 square kilometres (66.913 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1373．Naka, Tokushima | ||||||
| aka (那賀町, Naka-chō) is a town located in Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,597 in 3734 households and a population density of 11 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 694.98 square kilometres (268.33 sq mi). aka is located in southern of Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It is situated on the banks of the Naka River. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Tsurugisan Quasi-National Park, including areas such as Konose Gorge and the Tsurugisan Super Forest Road. In addition, Ogama Falls and Daitodorono Falls are scenic spots. | ||||||
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| 1374．Mugi, Tokushima | ||||||
| Mugi (牟岐町, Mugi-chō) is a town located in Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,734 in 1971 households and a population density of 66 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 56.62 square kilometres (21.86 sq mi). Mugi is located along the southeastern coast of Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. The Mugi River runs through the center of the town forming a basin suitable for agriculture. The town faces the Pacific Ocean along a series of cliffs to the east, and is subject to frequent typhoons. There are a number islands offshore, including Oshima, the largest uninhabited island in Tokushima Prefecture, and Teba Island, which is inhabited. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1375．Minami, Tokushima | ||||||
| Minami (美波町, Minami-chō) is a town located in Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,142 in 3139 households and a population density of 44 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 140.80 square kilometres (54.36 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1376．Kaiyō, Tokushima | ||||||
| Kaiyō (海陽町, Kaiyō-chō) is a town located in Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,699 in 4488 households and a population density of 27 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 327.65 square kilometres (126.51 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1377．Matsushige, Tokushima | ||||||
| Matsushige (松茂町, Matsushige-chō) is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,770 in 6,794 households and a population density of 1000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 14.24 square kilometres (5.50 sq mi). Matsushige is the location of Tokushima Airport, from where domestic flights depart for various other Japanese cities. The town also hosts a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force base. | ||||||
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| 1378．Kitajima, Tokushima | ||||||
| Kitajima (北島町, Kitajima-chō) is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 23,680 in 10340 households and a population density of 2700 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 8.74 square kilometres (3.37 sq mi). It has the smallest area among local governments in Tokushima prefecture and is also the most densely populated town or village in Shikoku. | ||||||
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| 1379．Aizumi, Tokushima | ||||||
| Aizumi (藍住町, Aizumi-chō) is a town located in Itano District, in northeastern Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 35,512 in 15198 households and a population density of 2200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 16.27 square kilometres (6.28 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1380．Itano, Tokushima | ||||||
| Itano (板野町, Itano-chō) is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,105 in 5,790 households and a population density of 360 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 36.22 square kilometres (13.98 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1381．Kamiita, Tokushima | ||||||
| Kamiita (上板町, Kamiita-chō) is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,725 in 4951 households and a population density of 340 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 34.58 square kilometres (13.35 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1382．Tsurugi, Tokushima | ||||||
| Tsurugi (つるぎ町, Tsurugi-chō) is a town in Mima District, Tokushima Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku in Japan. The town was formed on March 1, 2005 as a result of the merger of the towns of Handa and Sadamitsu, and the village of Ichiu, all from Mima District. The area is 194.84 km² and the registered population, as of June 1, 2019, was 7,877 by a population density of 40.4 per km².[1] | ||||||
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| 1383．Higashimiyoshi | ||||||
| Higashimiyoshi (東みよし町, Higashimiyoshi-chō) is a town located in Miyoshi District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,733 in 6281 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 122.48 square kilometres (47.29 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1384．Takamatsu | ||||||
| Takamatsu (高松市, Takamatsu-shi; Japanese: [takaꜜmatsɯ]) is a capital city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 414,134 in 190,120 households and a population density of 1,100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 375.41 square kilometres (144.95 sq mi). It is the capital city of the prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1385．Marugame, Kagawa | ||||||
| Marugame (丸亀市, Marugame-shi) is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 108,541 in 46101 households and a population density of 970 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 111.79 square kilometres (43.16 sq mi). Marugame is located in north-center Kagawa Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, facing the Seto Inland Sea to the north. The city covers the northeastern part of the Marugame Plain and part of the Shiwaku Islands. As with many other cities and towns in Kagawa Prefecture, there are many reservoirs. The Doki River flows from north to south through the center of the city, and to the south is Mount Tsutsumi, also known as Hatoko Fuji, one of the "Sanuki Seven Fujis". Mount Iino, nicknamed Sanuki Fuji and located on the border between Marugame and Sakaide, is another of the "Sanuki Seven Fujis".[2] | ||||||
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| 1386．Sakaide, Kagawa | ||||||
| akaide (坂出市, Sakaide-shi) is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,439 in 21,347 households and a population density of 530 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 92.49 square kilometres (35.71 sq mi). akaide is located in north-center Kagawa Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, facing the Seto Inland Sea to the north. The northern part of the city is flat and low elevation, with parts on reclaimed land. The city includes part of the Shiwaku Islands, including a number of islands which are connected by the Great Seto Bridge. The southern part of the city is hill, and as with many other cities and towns in Kagawa Prefecture, there are many reservoirs. Fuchu Dam constructed on the main stream of the Ayagawa River, creates Lake Fuchu. Mount Iino, nicknamed Sanuki Fuji located on the border between Marugame and Sakaide and is one of the "Sanuki Seven Fujis".[2] The Great Seto Bridge connects the city with Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture across the Seto Inland Sea. | ||||||
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| 1387．Zentsūji, Kagawa | ||||||
| Zentsūji (善通寺市, Zentsūji-shi) is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 30,780 in 13096 households and a population density of 770 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 39.93 square kilometres (15.42 sq mi). Zentsūji is located in northwestern Kagawa Prefecture. It is the only city in Kagawa Prefecture that does not face the sea | ||||||
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| 1388．Kan'onji, Kagawa | ||||||
| Kan'onji (観音寺市, Kan'onji-shi) is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 57,921 in 25510 households and a population density of 490 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 117.84 square kilometres (45.50 sq mi). Kan'onji is located at the western end of Kagawa Prefecture. It faces the Seto Inland Sea to the west and borders Tokushima Prefecture across the Sanuki Mountains to the south. The city includes Ibuki Island in the Seto Inland Sea between Shikoku and Honshu. Some coastal parts of the city are within the borders of Setonaikai National Park. | ||||||
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| 1389．Sanuki, Kagawa | ||||||
| anuki (さぬき市, Sanuki-shi) is a city in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 46,016 in 20847 households and a population density of and a population density of 290 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 158.63 square kilometres (61.25 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 1390．Higashikagawa, Kagawa | ||||||
| Higashikagawa (東かがわ市, Higashikagawa-shi) is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 28,627 in 13689 households and a population density of and a population density of 970 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 152.83 square kilometres (59.01 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1391．Mitoyo, Kagawa | ||||||
| Mitoyo (三豊市, Mitoyo-shi) is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 September 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 59,876 in 23024 households and a population density of 270 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 222.73 square kilometres (86.00 sq mi). Mitoyo is located in western Kagawa Prefecture. It faces the Seto Inland Sea to the north and borders Tokushima Prefecture across the Sanuki Mountains to the south. In the north, the Shonai Peninsula with Mt. Shiude and Mt. Myoken stretches out to the northwest. Some coastal parts of the city are within the borders of the Setonaikai National Park. The city includes Awashima Island and Shishijima in the Seto Inland Sea between Shikoku and Honshu. | ||||||
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| 1392．Tonoshō, Kagawa | ||||||
| Tonoshō (土庄町, Tonoshō-chō) is a town and port in Shōzu District, Kagawa, Japan, with a population of 12,915.[1] The town lies on the west coast of the island of Shōdoshima—the second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea—and it is the main passenger access for the island.[2] First settled around the 8th century,[3] the town center grew into a complex maze of streets during the war-torn Muromachi period (1336–1573) to inhibit enemy forces.[4] The town was officially incorporated in 1898,[5] and today sesame oil, olives, sōmen noodles, fishing and tourism are important industries.[6] | ||||||
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| 1393．Shōdoshima, Kagawa | ||||||
| hōdoshima (小豆島町, Shōdoshima-chō) is a town in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, with a population of 13,646.[2] The town was established in 2006 and covers various ports and communities on the eastern half of Shōdoshima, the second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea.[3] Shōdoshima is roughly halfway between the much larger islands of Shikoku to the south and Honshu to the north, and has a mild and relatively dry climate. | ||||||
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| 1394．Miki, Kagawa | ||||||
| Miki (三木町, Miki-chō) is a town located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 26,449 in 10,963 households and a population density of 270 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the town is 75.78 square kilometres (29.26 sq mi). Miki is located in eastern Kagawa Prefecture on ten island of Shikoku. The town area is long from north to south, and consists of hilly areas in the north, plains in the center, and mountainous areas in the south. It borders the prefectural capital, Takamatsu City, to the north, west, and southwest, Sanuki City to the east, and Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture to the southeast. From the northern part to the central and southern part, it is the basin of the Shinkawa River system, which originates from Mt. Kosen. | ||||||
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| 1395．Naoshima, Kagawa | ||||||
| aoshima (直島, Naoshima) is an island in Japan's Seto Inland Sea, part of Kagawa Prefecture. The island is best known for its many contemporary art installations and museums. The Town of Naoshima (直島町, Naoshima-chō) administers Naoshima and 26 smaller islands nearby.[1] As of 2020, the town has an estimated population of 3,026[2] and a density of 210 persons per km2. The total area is 14.22 km2.[3] | ||||||
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| 1396．Utazu | ||||||
| Utazu (宇多津町, Utazu-chō) is a town located in Ayauta District, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,755 in 9131 households and a population density of 2300 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 8.1 square kilometres (3.1 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1397．Ayagawa, Kagawa | ||||||
| Ayagawa (綾川町, Ayagawa-chō) is a town located in Ayauta District, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 23,427 in 10108 households and a population density of 960 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 109.75 square kilometres (42.37 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1398．Kotohira, Kagawa | ||||||
| Kotohira (琴平町, Kotohira-chō) is a town located in Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,105 in 3618 households and a population density of 960 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 8.47 square kilometres (3.27 sq mi). The town is best known as the site of Shikoku's largest shrine complex, the Kotohira Shrine (popularly known as Konpira-san). | ||||||
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| 1399．Tadotsu, Kagawa | ||||||
| Tadotsu (多度津町, Tadotsu-chō) is a town located in Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 22,124 in 10365 households and a population density of 270 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 24.39 square kilometres (9.42 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1400．Mannō, Kagawa | ||||||
| Mannō (まんのう町, Mannō-chō) is a town located in Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 October 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 17,711 in 7477 households and a population density of 960 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 194.45 square kilometres (75.08 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1401．Matsuyama | ||||||
| Matsuyama (松山市, Matsuyama-shi; Japanese: [matsɯꜜjama]) is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, in Japan and is also Shikoku's largest city. As of 1 October 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 505,948 in 243,541 households and a population density of 1,200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 429.35 square kilometres (165.77 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1402．Imabari, Ehime | ||||||
| Imabari (今治市, Imabari-shi) is a city in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is the second largest city in the prefecture. As of 31 August 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 152,111 in 75,947 households and a population density of 360 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 468.19 square kilometres (180.77 sq mi). The population is the second largest in Ehime Prefecture after Matsuyama City. | ||||||
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| 1403．Uwajima, Ehime | ||||||
| Uwajima (宇和島市, Uwajima-shi) is a city located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 70,440 in 35429 households and a population density of 150 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 468.19 square kilometres (180.77 sq mi). Uwajima is located in southwestern Ehime Prefecture, facing the wide rias coastline and remote islands, Uwa Bay on the Seto Inland Sea to the east, and with the other three sides surrounded by mountains. Although it is actually located to the south-southeast of Yawatahama, as it is the terminus of the limited express train on the JR Shikoku Yosan Line, people other than local residents tend to think that it is the westernmost city in Ehime Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1404．Yawatahama | ||||||
| Yawatahama (八幡浜市, Yawatahama-shi) is a city located in of Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,385 in 15,638 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 132.68 square kilometres (51.23 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1405．Niihama | ||||||
| iihama (新居浜市, Niihama-shi) is a city located in the eastern part of Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 115,824 in 57,781 households and a population density of 490 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 234.50 square kilometres (90.54 sq mi). It has the third largest population in Ehime, behind the prefectural capital of Matsuyama and the recently expanded city of Imabari. It is famous for its Besshi copper mine as well as the annual Niihama Taiko Festival (also known as "The Man Festival", otokomatsuri 男祭り) that is the center of annual drunken and boisterous activity and draws tourists from around the country. | ||||||
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| 1406．Saijō, Ehime | ||||||
| aijō (西条市, Saijō-shi) is a city in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 106,016 in 58,803 households and a population density of 210 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 509.98 square kilometres (196.90 sq mi). aijō is in central Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku and is bordered by the Seto Inland Sea to the north. It sits at the base of Mount Ishizuchi, the tallest peak in western Japan. The consolidated city of Saijō encompasses a broad area, spreading out across the entire Dōzen Plain from the foothills of the Ishizuchi Mountain Range to the Seto Inland Sea (the former Saijō City, Tōyo City, Komatsu Town and Tanbara Town), and also contains smaller communities extending into the lower reaches of the mountains. The Dōzen Plain is crossed by several rivers, the largest being the Kamo River and the Nakayama River. | ||||||
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| 1407．Ōzu, Ehime | ||||||
| Ōzu (大洲市, Ōzu-shi) is a Japanese city located in Nanyo, the region occupying the southern half of Ehime Prefecture. As of 31 August 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 40,723 in 19688 households and a population density of 94 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 432.22 square kilometres (166.88 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1408．Iyo, Ehime | ||||||
| Iyo (Japanese: 伊予市, Hepburn: Iyo-shi) is a city located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 35,888 in 16169 households and a population density of 180 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 194.44 square kilometres (75.07 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1409．Shikokuchūō | ||||||
| hikokuchūō (四国中央市, Shikokuchūō-shi; lit. "Central Shikoku City") is a city located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of August 31, 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 83,635 in 28876 households and a population density of 200 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 421.24 square kilometres (162.64 sq mi). Shikokuchūō is the leading producer of paper and paper products in Japan.[2] It is also a port city and one of Ehime's major centers of industry. | ||||||
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| 1410．Seiyo, Ehime | ||||||
| eiyo (西予市, Seiyo-shi) is a city located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 35,456 in 17627 households and a population density of 69 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 514.34 square kilometres (198.59 sq mi). eiyo is located in southeastern Ehime Prefecture, with Uwa Bay on the Seto Inland Sea to the west, and with the Shikoku Mountains to the east, with a difference in elevation of 1403 meters. The city area is long from east to west and due to its diverse topography, it was certified as a Japanese Geopark (Shikoku Seiyo Geopark) by the Japan Geoparks Committee on September 24, 2013. Onogahara, which is part of the Shikoku Karst, one of Japan's three major karst landscape, is very beautiful with its green grassland and white limestone. Komatsu is home to Rakan Cave, one of the largest caves in Shikoku, which is open to the public as a show cave with a length of 700 meters. | ||||||
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| 1411．Tōon, Ehime | ||||||
| Tōon (東温市, Tōon-shi) is a city located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 33,276 in 15571 households and a population density of 160 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 211.30 square kilometres (81.58 sq mi). The city name may be romanized as 'Toon',[2] 'Tôon',[3] 'Tōon'[4] or 'Tohon'.[5] | ||||||
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| 1412．Kamijima, Ehime | ||||||
| Kamijima (上島町, Kamijima-chō) is a town located in Ochi District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,332 in 3780 households and a population density of 210 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 30.38 square kilometres (11.73 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1413．Kumakōgen, Ehime | ||||||
| Kumakōgen (久万高原町, Kumakōgen-chō) is a town in Kamiukena District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,667 and a population density of about 11.4 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 583.69 square kilometres (225.36 sq mi). Kumakōgen is located in south-central Ehime Prefecture, on the north side of the Shikoku Mountains, along upper reaches of the Niyodo River. It consists of many hamlets are scattered along river valleys mostly covered with forests. Mount Ishizuchi, the tallest mountain in Shikoku at 1982 meters is located on the border between Seiyo to the northeast. The climate is cool and wet in the summer and winters cold with snow.[2] | ||||||
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| 1414．Masaki, Ehime | ||||||
| Masaki (Japanese: 松前町, Hepburn: Masaki-chō) is a town located in Iyo District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 30,411 in 13768 households and a population density of 1500 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 20.41 square kilometres (7.88 sq mi). It is the smallest municipality in terms of area in Ehime Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1415．Tobe, Ehime | ||||||
| Tobe (砥部町, Tobe-chō) is a town located in Iyo District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,485 in 9385 households and a population density of 200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 101.59 square kilometres (39.22 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1416．Uchiko, Ehime | ||||||
| Uchiko (内子町, Uchiko-chō) is a town located in Kita District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,153 in 7005 households and a population density of 52 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 299.43 square kilometres (115.61 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1417．Ikata | ||||||
| Ikata (伊方町, Ikata-chō) is a small peninsula town located in Nishiuwa District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,497 in 15638 households and a population density of 90 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 93.98 square kilometres (36.29 sq mi) | ||||||
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| 1418．Matsuno, Ehime | ||||||
| Matsuno (松野町, Matsuno-chō) is a town located in Kitauwa District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,693 in 1978 households, and a population density of 38 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 98.45 square kilometres (38.01 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1419．Kihoku, Ehime | ||||||
| Kihoku (鬼北町, Kihoku-chō) is a town located in Kitauwa District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,614 in 4891 households, and a population density of 40 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 241.88 square kilometres (93.39 sq mi).The name of the town is derived from the town's location to the north, 北, of Mt. Onigajō "鬼が城." | ||||||
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| 1420．Ainan, Ehime | ||||||
| Ainan (愛南町, Ainan-chō) is a town in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 19,733 in 10054 households, and a population density of 83 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 238.99 square kilometres (92.27 sq mi). Ainan is located in far southwestern Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It faces Utsumi Bay to the west and Sukumo Bay to the south. The mountainous area that occupies most of the town area plunges directly into the sea, creating a complex ria coastline. At the mouth of the Sozu River, which flows in a large arc in the center, there is a small open flatland, where the government office is located. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park. Sasayama Mountain is the highest mountain in Ainan (1,064.4 m) which has a rare variety of azaleas blooming on its peak, best seen in late April, early May. | ||||||
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In Kōchi Prefecture
| 1421．Kōchi, Kōchi | ||||||
| Kōchi (高知市, Kōchi-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [koꜜː.tɕi, koː.tɕi̥ꜜ.ɕi], locally [koː.tɕi][2]) is the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture located on the island of Shikoku in Japan. With over 40% of the prefectural population, Kōchi is the main commercial and industrial centre and the "primate city" of the prefecture. As of 1 April 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 311,224 in 163,479 households, and a population density of 1,000 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the city is 309.00 square kilometres (119.31 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1422．Muroto, Kōchi | ||||||
| Muroto (室戸市, Muroto-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 11,633 in 6906 households and a population density of 47 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 248.18 square kilometres (95.82 sq mi). Muroto is located in the southeastern tip of Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It occupies Cape Muroto which juts out into the Pacific Ocean. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park. The entire territory of Muroto is "Muroto Global Geopark" which is a member of the Japanese Geoparks Network and Global Geoparks Network since 2011 on account of its outstanding geological heritage, educational programs and projects, and promotion of geotourism.[2] | ||||||
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| 1423．Aki, Kōchi | ||||||
| Aki (安芸市, Aki-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [aꜜ.kʲi, a.kʲi̥ꜜ.ɕi, aꜜ.kʲi̥.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 16,370 in 8076 households and a population density of 52 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 317.21 square kilometres (122.48 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1424．Nankoku, Kōchi | ||||||
| ankoku (南国市, Nankoku-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 46‚459 in 22499 households and a population density of 370 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 125.30 square kilometres (48.38 sq mi). ankoku is located in the center of Kochi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. The northern part of the city is in the southern end of the Shikoku Mountains and the southern part has an eight kilometer long coastline on the Pacific Ocean. In between is the Kochi Plain, with the Mononobe River flowing from north to south on the border with Konan. About half of the municipality is forested. | ||||||
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| 1425．Tosa, Kōchi | ||||||
| Tosa (土佐市, Tosa-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 26,427 in 12,671 households and a population density of 290 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 91.50 square kilometres (35.33 sq mi). The city of Tosa should not be confused with the historical Tosa Province, which covered all of modern-day Kōchi Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1426．Susaki, Kōchi | ||||||
| usaki (須崎市, Susaki-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 20‚429 in 10672 households and a population density of 150 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 135.44 square kilometres (52.29 sq mi). usaki is located in central Kōchi Prefecture, facing Tosa Bay of the Pacific Ocean to the south and bordered by mountains to the north. Most of the city area is forest. The coastline is intricate, with deep coves such as Uranouchi Bay and Susaki Bay. | ||||||
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| 1427．Sukumo, Kōchi | ||||||
| ukumo (宿毛市, Sukumo-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 19,292 in 9,966 households, and a population density of 67 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 286.20 square kilometres (110.50 sq mi). ukumo is located in far western Kochi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. The islands of Okinoshima and Urugushima are within Sukomo city limits despite being geographically closer to neighboring Ōtsuki; these are the only inhabited islands located fully within the prefecture. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park. | ||||||
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| 1428．Tosashimizu, Kōchi | ||||||
| Tosashimizu (土佐清水市, Tosashimizu-shi) is a city located in the southwest of Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 12,407 in 7,004 households, and a population density of 47 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 266.34 square kilometres (102.83 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1429．Shimanto, Kōchi (city) | ||||||
| himanto (四万十市, Shimanto-shi) is a city in southwestern Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,593 in 16635 households, and a population density of 52 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 632.29 square kilometres (244.13 sq mi). himanto is located in southwestern Kōchi Prefecture. Both the Shimanto River and the Ushirogawa River run through the city. River levels often rise in summer and autumn due to the rainy season and seasonal typhoons. Shimanto's population is spread across a large area, broken up by rivers, mountains and uninhabited or sparsely inhabited areas. | ||||||
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| 1430．Kōnan, Kōchi | ||||||
| Kōnan (香南市, Kōnan-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 33,076 in 15350 households and a population density of 49 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 126.46 square kilometres (48.83 sq mi). Kōnan is located in southeastern Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It faces Tosa Bay on the Pacific Ocean to the south. | ||||||
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| 1431．Kami, Kōchi | ||||||
| Kami (香美市, Kami-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2022[update], the city had an estimated population of 25,562 in 13212 households and a population density of 48 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 537.86 square kilometres (207.67 sq mi). Kami is located in the eastern part of Kōchi Prefecture. It is the only city in Kōchi prefecture that does not face the sea. | ||||||
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| 1432．Tōyō, Kōchi | ||||||
| Tōyō (東洋町, Tōyō-chō) is a town located in Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,226 in 1363 households and a population density of 30 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 74.06 square kilometres (28.59 sq mi). Tōyō is located in northeastern tip of Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It is situated on a mountainous area of the ria coast of the Pacific Ocean, with the main urban area being strip of hamlets along the coastal highway. Much of the town is within the borders of the Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1433．Nahari, Kōchi | ||||||
| ahari (奈半利町, Nahari-chō) is a town located in Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,058 in 1665 households and a population density of 110 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 28.36 square kilometres (10.95 sq mi). ahari is located in southeastern Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, with a coastline the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. | ||||||
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| 1434．Tano, Kōchi | ||||||
| Tano (田野町, Tano-chō) is a town located in Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,530 in 1309 households and a population density of 391 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 6.53 square kilometres (2.52 sq mi). Over 1000 of the residents are over the age of 65.[1] Tano is the smallest town by area on the island of Shikoku, and it is second in population density in Kōchi Prefecture, following Kōchi City. | ||||||
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| 1435．Yasuda, Kōchi | ||||||
| Yasuda (安田町, Yasuda-chō) is a town located in Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 2,455 in 1244 households and a population density of 47 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 52.36 square kilometres (20.22 sq mi). Yasuda is located in southeastern Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. The town area is generally along the valley in the middle and lower reaches of the Yasuda River, and extends back to Umaji Village. It faces Tosa Bay in the south. Forests occupy about 80% of the town. | ||||||
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| 1436．Kitagawa, Kōchi | ||||||
| Kitagawa (北川村, Kitagawa-mura) is a village located in Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,228 in 612 households and a population density of 6.2 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 196.73 square kilometres (75.96 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1437．Umaji, Kōchi | ||||||
| Umaji (馬路村, Umaji-mura) is the second smallest village in Kōchi Prefecture, located in Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the village had an estimated population of 834 in 424 households and a population density of 5.0 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 39.60 square kilometres (15.29 sq mi). Umaji has been branded as one of the most beautiful villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 1438．Geisei, Kōchi | ||||||
| Geisei (芸西村, Geisei-mura) is a village located in Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,636 in 1767 households and a population density of 92 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 39.60 square kilometres (15.29 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1439．Motoyama, Kōchi | ||||||
| Motoyama (本山町, Motoyama-chō) is a town located in Nagaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 3‚318 in 1858 households and a population density of 25 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 134.22 square kilometres (51.82 sq mi). Motoyama has been named one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.[2] | ||||||
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| 1440．Ōtoyo, Kōchi | ||||||
| Ōtoyo (大豊町, Ōtoyo-chō) is a town located in Nagaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 3277 in 1968 households and a population density of 10 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 315.06 square kilometres (121.65 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1441．Tosa, Kōchi (town) | ||||||
| Tosa (土佐町, Tosa-chō) is a town located in Tosa District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 May 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,670 in 1,908 households and a population density of 17 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 212.13 square kilometres (81.90 sq mi). Tosa is located in the Shikoku Mountains in central northern Kochi Prefecture, bordering Ehime. The Yoshino River flows through the town with the Sameura Dam located near its headwaters. Approximately 85% of the town is forest with an elevation of 300 to 500 meters above sea level. Inamurayama, the highest mountain is 1,506 meters. | ||||||
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| 1442．Ōkawa, Kōchi | ||||||
| Ōkawa (大川村, Ōkawa-mura) is a village located in Tosa District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 352 in 209 households and a population density of 3.7 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 95.27 square kilometres (36.78 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1443．Ino, Kōchi | ||||||
| Ino (いの町, Ino-chō) is a town located in Agawa District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 21,672 in 10403 households and a population density of 46 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 470.97 square kilometres (181.84 sq mi). The town is famous for the production of Japanese paper (和紙, washi). | ||||||
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| 1444．Niyodogawa | ||||||
| iyodogawa (仁淀川町, Niyodogawa-chō) is a town located in Agawa District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 4‚861 in 2,788 households and a population density of 15 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 333.0 square kilometres (128.6 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1445．Nakatosa | ||||||
| akatosa (中土佐町, Nakatosa-chō) is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,200 in 3363 households and a population density of 14 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 193.20 square kilometres (74.59 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1446．Sakawa, Kōchi | ||||||
| akawa (佐川町, Sakawa-chō) is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,306 in 6036 households and a population density of 120 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 100.8 square kilometres (38.9 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1447．Ochi, Kōchi | ||||||
| Ochi (越知町, Ochi-chō) is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,157 in 2,673 households and a population density of 46 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 111.95 square kilometres (43.22 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1448．Yusuhara | ||||||
| Yusuhara (檮原町, Yusuhara-chō) is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,285 and a population density of 14 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 236.45 square kilometres (91.29 sq mi). Yusuhara is located in the northwestern part of Kōchi Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, at the western end of the Shikoku Mountains. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, forests cover 91% of the town's area. | ||||||
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| 1449．Hidaka, Kōchi | ||||||
| Hidaka (日高村, Hidaka-mura) is a village located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the village had an estimated population of 4,871 in 2451 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 44.85 square kilometres (17.32 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1450．Tsuno, Kōchi | ||||||
| Tsuno (津野町, Tsuno-chō) is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,127 and a population density of 26 persons per km².The total area of the town is 197.85 square kilometres (76.39 sq mi). Tsuno is located in the mid-western part of Kochi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. The town is surrounded by the Shikoku Mountains and the landscape is steep, with about 90% occupied by forests, and the area ratio of agricultural land and residential land is low. In the Hayama area, the Shinjo River runs east and west in the central area, and in the Higashitsuno area are the headlands of the Shimanto River. | ||||||
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| 1451．Shimanto, Kōchi (town) | ||||||
| himanto (四万十町, Shimanto-chō) is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 15‚917 in 8196 households, and a population density of 25 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 642.30 square kilometres (247.99 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1452．Ōtsuki, Kōchi | ||||||
| Ōtsuki (大月町, Ōtsuki-chō) is a town in the Hata District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,626 in 2541 households, and a population density of 45 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 102.94 square kilometres (39.75 sq mi). Ōtsuki is located in far southwestern corner of Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It is located approximately 184 km away from downtown Kōchi.[2] Approximately 70% of the town area is heavily wooded mountain forests. Ōtsuki is bordered by Sukumo to the north and Tosashimizu to the east, and faces the Pacific Ocean to the south. The Bungo Channel, which separates Kyushu and Shikoku, runs along the west of Ōtsuki, while the Kuroshio Current brushes up against its south shores.[3] To its south, Ōtsuki has a small collection of islands, including Kashiwajima, Okinojima, and Ugurushima.[4] | ||||||
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| 1453．Mihara, Kōchi | ||||||
| Mihara (三原村, Mihara-mura) is a village located in Hata District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 1340 in 751 households and a population density of 17 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 39.60 square kilometres (15.29 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1454．Kuroshio, Kōchi | ||||||
| Kuroshio (黒潮町, Kuroshio-chō) is a town located in Hata District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,504 in 5443 households, and a population density of 56 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 188.59 square kilometres (72.82 sq mi). The residents speak a distinct dialect of Japanese known as Hata-ben. | ||||||
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| 1455．Asakura, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Asakura (朝倉市, Asakura-shi) is a city located in south central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 50,488 in 22168 households, and a population density of 200 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 246.71 km2 (95.26 sq mi). Asakura is located in the central part of Fukuoka Prefecture, about 40 km southeast of Fukuoka and about 20 km northeast of Kurume. | ||||||
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| 1456．Miyama, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Miyama (みやま市, Miyama-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 34,907 in 14658 households, and a population density of 330 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 105.21 km2 (40.62 sq mi). Miyama is located in southern Fukuoka Prefecture, about 100 kilometers south of Kitakyushu City, about 50 kilometers south of Fukuoka City, and about 20 kilometers south of Kurume City. Yanagawa City and Chikugo City lie across the Yabe River, a first-class river. Much of the city area is flat land included in the Chikushi Plain (Chikugo Plain), and the southwestern part of the city faces the Ariake Sea. | ||||||
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| 1457．Nakagawa, Fukuoka | ||||||
| akagawa (那珂川市, Nakagawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] The city was founded on October 1, 2018, making it the newest city in Japan. As of 31 March 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,400 in 21613 households, and a population density of 660 persons per km².[3] The total area is 74.95 km2 (28.94 sq mi).[4] | ||||||
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| 1458．Umi, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Umi (宇美町, Umi-machi) is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 31 March 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 36,907 in 16691 households, and a population density of 1200 persons per km².[2] The total area of the town is 30.21 km2 (11.66 sq mi) Umi is located in northwest Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 15 kilometers east-southeast of Fukuoka City. It is one of the towns in the Fukuoka metropolitan area, and the flat land in the north and northwest of the town is being developed as a commuter town. The southern and eastern parts of the town are mountainous, and Mount Shioji in the south is especially popular as a hiking course. | ||||||
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| 1459．Sasaguri, Fukuoka | ||||||
| asaguri (篠栗町, Sasaguri-machi) is a town in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 31,191 in 14041 households, and a population density of 250 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 38.93 km2 (15.03 sq mi) asaguri is located 12 kilometers east of Fukuoka city. Sasaguri Station is located slightly west of the geographic center of the town, and the area surrounding the station forms the central urban area. The city center and the area to the west of it are relatively flat, on the eastern edge of the Fukuoka Plain. To the east of the city center is a mountainous region that separates the Fukuoka metropolitan area from Chikuho. The Tatara River flows east-west through the town. The town jointly manages the 17-hectare Sasaguri Kyudai Forest with Kyushu University.[2] | ||||||
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| 1460．Shime, Fukuoka | ||||||
| hime (志免町, Shime-machi) is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 46,388 in 21035 households, and a population density of 5300 persons per km².[2] The total area of the town is 8.69 km2 (3.36 sq mi) hime is located in northwestern Fukuoka Prefecture. Although there are hilly areas in the southern and western parts of the town, it is generally flat. Almost the entire area has been urbanized. | ||||||
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| 1461．Sue, Fukuoka | ||||||
| ue (須恵町, Sue-machi) is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1]As of 29 February 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 29,248 in 12810 households, and a population density of 1800 persons per km².[2] The total area of the town is 16.31 km2 (6.30 sq mi) ue is located slightly northwest of central Fukuoka Prefecture, about 10 kilometers east of Fukuoka City. The Sue River flows from east to west through the center of the town, and Sue Dam is at its source. The eastern part of the town is mountainous. The urban center is in the southwest part of town. | ||||||
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| 1462．Shingū, Fukuoka | ||||||
| hingū (新宮町, Shingū-machi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɕiŋ.ɡɯꜜː, -ŋɯꜜː][1]) is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture.[2] As of February 29, 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 33,142 in 13664 households, and a population density of 1800 persons per km².[3] The total area of the town is 18.93 km2 (7.31 sq mi), and includes the island Ainoshima.[4][5] | ||||||
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| 1463．Hisayama, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Hisayama (久山町, Hisayama-machi) is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 9355 in 3836 households, and a population density of 250 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 37.44 km2 (14.46 sq mi) Hisayama is located slightly west of the center of Fukuoka Prefecture, adjacent to Fukuoka City. The eastern part of the town is part of the Sangun Mountain Range, and is mostly forested. | ||||||
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| 1464．Kasuya, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Kasuya (粕屋町, Kasuya-machi) is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 48,731 in 21931 households, and a population density of 250 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 14.13 km2 (5.46 sq mi) Kasuya is located in northwestern Fukuoka Prefecture, and borders Fukuoka City's Higashi Ward and Hakata Ward on the west side. The Tatara River flows east-west through the northern part of the town, and the Sue River flows northwest through the southern and western parts. The town is included in the Fukuoka Plain and the topography is generally flat, but there are slightly higher mountains at the north and east ends.There are several large and small reservoirs in the town, including Kayoicho Pond. | ||||||
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| 1465．Ashiya, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Ashiya (芦屋町, Ashiya-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,930 in 6450 households, and a population density of 1100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 11.60 km2 (4.48 sq mi). Ashiya is located at the mouth of the Onga River in north-central Fukuoka Prefecture, and is part of the Kitakyushu metropolitan area. The urban area is on both banks of the mouth of the Onga River, with the town hall and urban center are located on the west bank, along with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Ashiya Base and Ashiya Boat Race Course. Furthermore, the Onga River has a large water area, and the actual habitable area is only 7.37 km2 (2.85 sq mi). Therefore, the number of medium- and high-rise residential areas is high relative to the population. The north side of the town faces the Gulf of Hibiki, and is with the borders of the Genkai Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1466．Mizumaki, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Mizumaki (水巻町, Mizumaki-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 27,571 in 13687 households, and a population density of 2500 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 11.01 km2 (4.25 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1467．Okagaki, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Okagaki (岡垣町, Okagaki-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 31,553 in 14376 households, and a population density of 490 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 48.64 km2 (18.78 sq mi). Okagaki is located in the northern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 30 kilometers west of Kitakyushu and approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Fukuoka City. The northern part of the town faces the Gulf of Hibiki, and in the western part of the town, on the border with Munakata City, there is a series of mountains with heights of 300 to 400 meters called the Munakata Yotsuzuka. | ||||||
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| 1468．Onga, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Onga (遠賀町, Onga-chō) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 29 February 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,970 in 8712 households, and a population density of 860 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the town is 11.01 km2 (4.25 sq mi). Onga is located in north-central Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately halfway between Kitakyūshū City and Fukuoka City. The Onga River flows through the eastern edge of the tow. | ||||||
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| 1469．Kotake, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Kotake (小竹町, Kotake-machi) is a town located in Kurate District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 29 February 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 6983 in 3374 households, and a population density of 490 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 14.28 km2 (5.51 sq mi). Kotake is located in the northern part of the Chikuho district in central Fukuoka Prefecture, sandwiched between Nogata City and Iizuka City. It is located approximately 40 kilometers northeast of the center of Fukuoka City and approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the center of Kitakyushu City. The Onga River flows north-south through the center of the town. The area around the intersection of Japan National Route 200 and Fukuoka Prefectural Route 74 at the southern end of the town is the central urban area. | ||||||
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| 1470．Kurate, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Kurate (鞍手町, Kurate-machi) is a town located in Kurate District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 31 January 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,988 in 7,442 households, and a population density of 420 persons per km².[2] The total area of the town is 35.60 km2 (13.75 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1471．Keisen, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Keisen (桂川町, Keisen-machi) is a town located in Kaho District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,832 in 6250 households, and a population density of 640 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 20.14 km2 (7.78 sq mi). Keisen is located in the central part of Fukuoka Prefecture, at the southern end of the Chikuho region. It is located approximately 25 kilometers east of Fukuoka City, and approximately 55 kilometers southwest of Kitakyushu City. | ||||||
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| 1472．Chikuzen, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Chikuzen (筑前町, Chikuzen-machi) is a town located in Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 30,470 in 12358 households, and a population density of 450 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 67.10 km2 (25.91 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1473．Tōhō, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Tōhō (東峰村, Tōhō-mura) is a village located in Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 31 March 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 1842 in 811 households, and a population density of 35 persons per km². [2] The total area of the village is 51.97 km2 (20.07 sq mi). Tōhō is located in the southeastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture and borders Hita City in Oita Prefecture. Most of the village area is mountainous, and a small portion is agricultural. | ||||||
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| 1474．Tachiarai, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Tachiarai (大刀洗町, Tachiarai-machi) is a town located in Mii District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,065 in 6283 households, and a population density of 700 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 22.84 km2 (8.82 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1475．Ōki, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Ōki (大木町, Ōki-machi) is a town located in Mizuma District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,716 in 5238 households, and a population density of 750 persons per km². [1] The total area of the town is 18.44 km2 (7.12 sq mi). Ōki is locatedi in southwestern Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 15 kilometers southwest of the center of Kurume City. The entire town is part of the Chikugo Plain, and a creek runs through the town. | ||||||
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| 1476．Hirokawa, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Hirokawa (広川町, Hirokawa-machi) is a town located in Yame District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 19,215 in 8186 households, and a population density of 510 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 37.94 km2 (14.65 sq mi). Hirokawa is located in an inland area of southern Fukuoka Prefecture. The western part of the town is on the eastern edge of the Chikugo Plain, and is close to the urban areas of Kurume and Yame.The eastern part of the town is a mountainous area with traditional hamlets. | ||||||
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| 1477．Hoshino, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Hoshino (星野村, Hoshino-mura) was a village located in Yame District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 3,707 and a density of 45.61 persons per km2. The total area was 81.28 km2. On February 1, 2010, Hoshino, along with the towns of Kurogi and Tachibana, and the village of Yabe (all from Yame District), was merged into the expanded city of Yame. | ||||||
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| 1478．Kawara, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Kawara (香春町, Kawara-machi) is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,164 in 5388 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 44.50 km2 (17.18 sq mi). Kawara is located in the northeastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, at the northeastern end of the Chikuho region. Most of the town area is mountainous, except for the southwestern edge. Mt. Ushizari in the western part of town and Ryugahana in the northern part of the town attract the largest number of climbers throughout the year, especially during the spring tourist season. Kaharudake, located in the western part of the town, is mainly made of limestone, and became famous after appearing in the novel The Gate of Youth by Hiroyuki Itsuki. | ||||||
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| 1479．Soeda, Fukuoka | ||||||
| oeda (添田町, Soeda-machi) is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 8725 in 4496 households, and a population density of 66 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 132.20 km2 (51.04 sq mi). oeda is located in the southeastern part of the Chikuhō region, in the southern part of Tagawa District, and borders Oita Prefecture in the Chikushi Mountains, which is home to a series of mountains such as Mt. Hiko. The Aburagi Dam is located in the upper reaches of the Imagawa River, and much of the town is in the mountains. | ||||||
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| 1480．Itoda, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Itoda (糸田町, Itoda-machi) is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 8448 in 4581 households, and a population density of 830 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 8.04 km2 (3.10 sq mi). Itoda is located almost in the center of Fukuoka Prefecture, in the northeastern part of the Chikuho region, approximately 50 kilometers east of Fukuoka City, approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Kitakyushu City, approximately 10 kilometers east of Iizuka City, and approximately halfway between Iizuka City and Tagawa City. The eastern part of the town is a basin, which is the urban center. The western part of the town contains mountainous region called Karasuo Pass, which was the border area connecting former Chikuzen Province and Buzen Province. | ||||||
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| 1481．Kawasaki, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Kawasaki (川崎町, Kawasaki-machi) is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,219 in 8522 households, and a population density of 420 persons per km². [1] The total area of the town is 36.140 km2 (13.954 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1482．Ōtō, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Ōtō (大任町, Ōtō-machi) is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 30 November 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,066 in 2615 households, and a population density of 360 persons per km2. [2] The total area of the town is 151.34 km2 (58.43 sq mi). The town is known for its small, palm-sized mangoes.[3] | ||||||
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| 1483．Aka, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Aka (赤村, Aka-mura) is a village located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 31 December 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,065 in 1509 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km².[2] The total area of the village is 31.98 km2 (12.35 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1484．Fukuchi, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Fukuchi (福智町, Fukuchi-machi) is a town in Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 21,201 in 11071 households, and a population density of 500 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 42.06 km2 (16.24 sq mi). Fukuchi is located slightly northeast of central Fukuoka Prefecture, at the northeastern tip of the Chikuho region, approximately 45 kilometers east of Fukuoka City, and approximately 35 kilometers south of Kitakyushu City. Two rivers, the Hikoyama River and the Nakamotoji River, run through the town, and both rivers meet in the center of the town. The northeastern part of the town area is a mountainous area with mountains ranging in height from 600 to 700 meters, including Mount Fukuchi (901 m (2,956 ft)), and the rest of the area is at the northeastern end of the Chikuho Basin. | ||||||
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| 1485．Kanda, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Kanda (苅田町, Kanda-machi) is a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 37,626 in 18,877 households, and a population density of 770 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 48.98 km2 (18.91 sq mi). Kanda is located in northeastern Fukuoka Prefecture. It is bordered by the Gulf of Suo on the Seto Inland Sea, and to the west by the Hiraodai, which is known for its karst plateau. The southern area adjacent to Yukuhashi City is a lush rural area on the Miyako Plain. | ||||||
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| 1486．Miyako, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Miyako (みやこ町, Miyako-machi) is a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,049 in 8405 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 151.34 km2 (58.43 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1487．Yoshitomi, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Yoshitomi (吉富町, Yoshitomi-machi) is a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2 December 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,617 in 3075 households, and a population density of 1200 persons per km². [1] The total area of the town is 5.72 km2 (2.21 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1488．Kōge, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Kōge (上毛町, Kōge-machi) is a town located in Chikujō, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,269 in 3228 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 62.44 km2 (24.11 sq mi). Kōge is the easternmost town in Fukuoka Prefecture, bordering Buzen City to the west, Yoshitomi Town to the north, and Nakatsu City in Oita Prefecture across the Yamakuni River. The northern part of the town area is a plain, and the southern part is mountainous. | ||||||
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| 1489．Chikujō, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Chikujō (築上町, Chikujō-machi) is a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,834, and a population density of 140 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 119.61 km2 (46.18 sq mi). Chikujō is located in the eastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately halfway between Yukuhashi, Fukuoka and Nakatsu, Ōita. In the northern part of the town is the Chikushi Mountains, which includes mountains such as Mount Kubote and Mount Inugadake. The northerneast part of the town faces the Gulf of Suo on the Seto Inland Sea. The town is mostly rural. The town is roughly 75 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Fukuoka and 35 kilometers from Kitakyushu. | ||||||
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| 1490．Kitakyushu | ||||||
| Kitakyushu (北九州市, Kitakyūshū-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [kʲi̥.ta.kʲɯꜜː.ɕɯː, kʲi̥.ta.kʲɯː.ɕɯꜜː.ɕi][2]) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, Kitakyushu has an estimated population of 940,978, making it the second-largest city in both Fukuoka Prefecture and the island of Kyushu, after the city of Fukuoka. It is one of Japan's 20 designated cities, one of three on Kyushu, and is divided into seven wards. | ||||||
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| 1491．Fukuoka | ||||||
| Fukuoka (福岡市, Fukuoka-shi; [ɸɯ̥.kɯꜜ.o.ka, -kɯ.o.kaꜜ.ɕi] ⓘ[2]) is a designated city in the Kyushu region of Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times. The area has long been considered the gateway to the country, as it is the nearest point among Japan's main islands to the Asian mainland. Although humans have occupied the area since the Jomon period, some of the earliest settlers of the Yayoi period arrived in the Fukuoka area. The city rose to prominence during the Yamato period, and because of the cross-cultural exposure, and relatively great distance from the social and political centers of Kyoto, Osaka, and later, Edo (Tokyo), Fukuoka gained a distinctive local culture and dialect that has persisted to the present day. | ||||||
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| 1492．Ōmuta, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Ōmuta (Japanese: 大牟田市, Hepburn: Ōmuta-shi) is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū, Japan. As of December 31, 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 106,393 in 55,373 households, and a population density of 1,300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 81.45 km2 (31.45 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1493．Kurume | ||||||
| Kurume (久留米市, Kurume-shi) is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 295,367 in 137,140 households, and a population density of 1309 people per km².[1] The total area of the city is 229.96 km2 (88.79 sq mi). Kurume is located in the Chikugo Plain in southern Fukuoka Prefecture. The urban center is located approximately 40 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Fukuoka City, but due to the incorporation of surrounding municipalities in 2005, the city area has become approximately 32 kilometers east-west and approximately 16 kilometers north-south, making it a municipality with a long east-west direction. The Chikugo River flows from the northeast to the southwest of the city. The boundary is drawn almost along the river, and there are only a few parts of the city where the Chikugo River runs through the city. From the southern part of the city to the southeastern part is a mountain range called the Minou Mountain Range, which includes mountains such as Mt. Takatori, Mt. Hatsushin, and Mt. Mino. | ||||||
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| 1494．Nōgata, Fukuoka | ||||||
| ōgata (直方市, Nōgata-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 55,151 in 27684 households, and a population density of 890 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the city is 61.76 km2 (23.85 sq mi). ōgata is located in the northern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, at the northern tip of the Chikuhō region. It is located approximately 30 km southwest of the center of Kitakyūshū City and approximately 50 km northeast of Fukuoka City. The center of the city is a plain, located almost in the center of the Chikuhō Plain, and the Onga River, which combines the Hikoyama River and the Inunaki River, flows through it. The urban area is centered on the area sandwiched between the Onga River and the JR Kyushu Chikuhō Main Line (Fukuhoku Yutaka Line). The eastern and western regions are residential areas, the southern area is an industrial area, and the northern area is a rural area. In the eastern part of the city, the Fukuchi Mountains run north-south, and have an average elevation of 600 meters, including Mt. Takatori and Mt. Shakudake, centered on the main peak, Mt. Fukuchi (900.8 meters). | ||||||
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| 1495．Iizuka, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Iizuka (飯塚市, Iizuka-shi) is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 124,757 in 63833 households, and a population density of 580 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 213.96 km2 (82.61 sq mi). Iizuka is the central city of the Chikuho region located in the center of Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 35 kilometers east of Fukuoka City and approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the center of Kitakyushu City. The Onga River, a first-class river, flows through the central part of the city, and the area forms an urban area. From the northwestern part of the city to the western and southwestern parts of the city, there are mountains ranging in height from 400 to 900 meters, including Mt. Mikoriyama (935.9 meters) and Mt. Toishi (828 meters). There are also several mountains in the eastern part of the city that are between 200 and 300 meters high, forming a small mountain range. Therefore, the central and northern parts of the city are a basin surrounded by mountains. Yagiyama Pass and Shokegoe on the western edge of the city, and Hiyomizu Pass on the southern edge of the city were difficult areas for transportation until roads were developed. | ||||||
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| 1496．Tagawa, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Tagawa (田川市, Tagawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 45,389 in 24248 households, and a population density of 830 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 54.55 km2 (21.06 sq mi). Tagawa is located almost in the center of Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 30 kilometer south-southwest of the center of Kitakyushu City, approximately 50 kilometers east-northeast of Fukuoka City, and approximately 20 kilometers west of Yukuhashi City. It is surrounded by mountains with Mount Kaharudake, which is the symbol of Tagawa, to the east, Mount Funao to the west, and Mount Hiko to the south. The Hikoyama River and Nakamotoji River, which originate from Mount Hiko, flow through the city. | ||||||
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| 1497．Yanagawa, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Yanagawa (柳川市, Yanagawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 62,268 in 26426 households, and a population density of 810 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 77.15 km2 (29.79 sq mi). Yanagawa is located in the southwestern part of the Chikugo region in the southern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 100 kilometers south-southwest of Kitakyushu City, approximately 50 kilometers south of Fukuoka City, approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Kurume City. The city is in the shape of a rhombus or diamond, measuring 12 kilometers from north-to-south and 11 kilometers from east-to-west, Almost all of the city is in the flatlands of the Chikushi Plain, with the northeastern two-thirds of the city consisting of alluvial plains and the southwest one-third consisting of reclaimed land. The reclaimed land was gradually developed from the Edo period into the modern era, so the reclamation embankments and villages along the embankments from each era are lined up parallel to the coastline of the Ariake Sea. | ||||||
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| 1498．Yame | ||||||
| Yame (八女市, Yame-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 37,782 in 16050 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 482.44 km2 (186.27 sq mi). Yamecha is produced in Yame and surrounding areas, and is a tea known throughout Japan. | ||||||
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| 1499．Chikugo, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Chikugo (筑後市, Chikugo-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 31 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,259 in 20980 households, and a population density of 1200 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the city is 41.78 km2 (16.13 sq mi). Chikugo is located in the center of the Chikugo Plain in southern Fukuoka Prefecture. It is approximately 45 minutes by train from Fukuoka City. | ||||||
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| 1500．Ōkawa, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Ōkawa (大川市, Ōkawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,605 in 13984 households, and a population density of 940 persons per km².[3] The total area of the city is 33.62 km2 (12.98 sq mi). Ōkawa is located in southern Fukuoka Prefecture next to the border with Saga Prefecture. The Chikugo River flows from northeast to southwest through the city, which is relatively flat. At the centre of Ōkawa, the Hanamune River flows into the Chikugo River as a tributary. | ||||||
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| 1501．Yukuhashi, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Yukuhashi (行橋市, Yukuhashi-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2024[update], its estimated population is 72,376, and its population density is 1000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 70.06 km2 (27.05 sq mi). Yukuhashi is located in the eastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, 25 kilometers south-southeast of Kitakyushu, and 25 kilometers northwest of Nakatsu, Ōita. It is bordered by the Gulf of Suo on the Seto Inland Sea to the east. Most of the city area is in the plains, with the only mountainous areas being in the area adjacent to Miyako Town in the southwest and in some areas adjacent to Kitakyushu City in the northeast. It is located at the foot of Hiraodai, famous for its karst plateau. The Imagawa River, which runs through the center of the city, has been maintained as a promenade, and in spring the cherry blossoms planted along the river are a tourist attraction. | ||||||
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| 1502．Buzen, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Buzen (豊前市, Buzen-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 23,844 in 11794 households, and a population density of 210 persons per km². [1] The total area of the city is 111.10 km2 (42.90 sq mi). Buzen is located in the eastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately halfway between Yukuhashi, Fukuoka and Nakatsu, Ōita. In the southern part of the city is the Chikushi Mountains, which includes mountains such as Mount Kubote and Mount Inugadake. The northern part of the city faces the Gulf of Suo on the Seto Inland Sea. The town is mostly rural and extends nearly 100 km² inland towards more mountainous terrain. The city is roughly 80 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Fukuoka and 43 kilometers from Kitakyushu. | ||||||
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| 1503．Nakama, Fukuoka | ||||||
| akama (中間市, Nakama-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 39,366 in 20466 households, and a population density of 2500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 15.96 km2 (6.16 sq mi).. It is perhaps best known as the birthplace of actor Ken Takakura.[2] | ||||||
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| 1504．Ogōri, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Ogōri (小郡市, Ogōri-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 59,590 in 25998 households, and a population density of 1309 persons per km².[2] The total area of the city is 45.51 km2 (17.57 sq mi). Ogōri is located in southern Fukuoka Prefecture. The city is long and narrow from north-to-south. The Homan River, a tributary of the Chikugo River water system, runs through the city from north-to-south. | ||||||
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| 1505．Chikushino, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Chikushino (筑紫野市, Chikushino-shi) is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 29 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 106,513 in 48029 households, and a population density of 1200 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the city is 87.73 km2 (33.87 sq mi). Chikushino is located in the central part of Fukuoka Prefecture, bordering Saga Prefecture in the southwest. The area near the prefectural border with Saga Prefecture is part of the Sefuri Mountain Range, and includes mountains such as Kiyama and Gongenyama. The area near the border with Iizuka City from the northeast to the east is part of the Sangun mountain range, with mountains such as Mt. Homan, 800 to 900 meters above sea level. The city is located approximately 15 kilometers south of the prefectural capital at Fukuoka City and approximately 20 kilometers north of Kurume. | ||||||
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| 1506．Kasuga, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Kasuga (春日市, Kasuga-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [kaꜜ.sɯ.ɡa, -ŋa, ka.sɯ.ɡaꜜ.ɕi, -ŋaꜜ-][1]) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[2][3] As of 31 March 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 111,840 in 50874 households, and a population density of 260 persons per km².[4] The total area of the city is 14.145 km2 (5.461 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1507．Ōnojō | ||||||
| Ōnojō (大野城市, Ōnojō-shi) is an area located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 102,818 in 46689 households, and a population density of 3800 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 26.89 km2 (10.38 sq mi). Ōnojō is located in west-central Fukuoka Prefecture. The city area is long and narrow in the shape of a gourd, and the width of the city center is only about 1 km. It is located to the southeast of Fukuoka City and is a commuter town for the city. The northern and southern parts of the city have mountainous terrain, but are home to new and old residential areas. The Ushikubi River originates from the Ushikubi Dam on Mt. Ushikubiyama in the southern part of the city, and curves through the city limits until it joins the Mikasa River, which runs beside the Shimo-Ori housing complex.Ducks, turtles, koi, egrets, herons and Japanese wagtails can be seen in or around the river, depending on the season. | ||||||
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| 1508．Munakata, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Munakata (宗像市, Munakata-shi) is a city in Japan, located in Fukuoka Prefecture. As of 31 March 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 96,786 in 44884 households, and a population density of 810 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 119.94 km2 (46.31 sq mi). The origin of the name Munakata is said to be from "Minokatachi" or "Minokata" from the enshrinement of three Munakata goddesses, descended from sword of Susanoo-no-Mikoto and mentioned in the Kojiki.[citation needed] It is believed to have been the site of the kingdom of Matsurokoku, one of the countries described in Wajinden, Liangshu and History of the Northern Dynasties, and is the first place where emissaries from China landed on the mainland of Wa.[citation needed] The area was part of ancient Chikugo Province, and prospered from trade with China and Korea from ancient times.[citation needed] From the Asuka period through the Sengoku period, Munakata Taisha controlled most of northern Kyūshū, with the Munakata clan ruling as temporal daimyō over what is now Onga in the east, south to Wakamiya and Miyata, and Shingū in the west.[citation needed] Munakata Ujisada of Munakata Shrine established Tsutagadake castle (Mount Jo) as a defense from invasion by other warlords such as Tachibana Dōsetsu and the Ōtomo clan.[citation needed] There are also ghost stories connected with the area since the Yamada incident arose.[citation needed] During the Edo Period much of the area was under the control of Fukuoka Domain.[citation needed] | ||||||
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| 1509．Dazaifu, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Dazaifu (太宰府市, Dazaifu-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 31 March 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 71,505 in 33204 households, and a population density of 260 persons per km².[2] The total area of the city is 29.60 km2 (11.43 sq mi). Dazaifu is located in central Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 16 kilometers southeast of Fukuoka City. The city is surrounded by Mount Shioji in the north, Mount Hōman in the east, and Mount Tenbai in the southwest; with the Mikasa River running through the center of the city. The central part of the city area has a well-developed central urban area, and there are many historical sites and famous places. The western and southern parts of the city are commuter towns for the Fukuoka metropolitan area. | ||||||
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| 1510．Koga, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Koga (古賀市, Koga-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 29 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 59,282 in 26981 households, and a population density of 1400 persons per km².[2] The total area of the city is 42.07 km2 (16.24 sq mi). Koga is located in northern Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 15 kilometers northeast of Fukuoka City and approximately 15 kilometers southwest of Munakata City. It belongs to the commuting area of the Fukuoka metropolitan area and has been steadily growing in population as a commuter town. The city faces the Genkai Sea to the west, and is a sand dune area with pine fields. There are hilly areas in the north and south, bordering Fukutsu and Shingu, respectively. To the east lies the Inunaki Mountains, which extend from the Mikori Mountains. The Daikon River (Hanazuru River) flows from the mountains into the center of the town. A small flatland is formed by the deposits and alluvial fan of the Daikon River and the adjacent Nakagawa River. The center of the area is the Tenjin area, but there have been concerns about its hollowing out in recent years. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Genkai Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1511．Fukutsu, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Fukutsu (福津市, Fukutsu-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 29 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 68,834 in 31114 households, and a population density of 1300 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 52.76 km2 (20.37 sq mi). Fukutsu is located in northern Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately midway between Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu City. It is surrounded by Mt. Kohbi, Mt. Motoki, and Mt. Iimori from the east to the south, and the Genkai Sea (Sea of Japan) to the northwest. The coast has been designated as part of the Genkai Quasi-National Park, and is a scenic area. | ||||||
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| 1512．Ukiha, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Ukiha (うきは市, Ukiha-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,723 in 11449 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 117.46 km2 (45.35 sq mi). Ukiha is located in southern Fukuoka Prefecture, adjacent to Hita City in Oita Prefecture. It borders Asakura City across the Chikugo River, Tanushimaru-cho, Kurume City to the west, and Hoshino-mura, Yame City to the south. | ||||||
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| 1513．Miyawaka | ||||||
| Miyawaka (宮若市, Miyawaka-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 26,447 in 13369 households, and a population density of 190 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 139.99 km2 (54.05 sq mi). Miyawaka is located in the northern Chikuho region and western Naokura district of Fukuoka Prefecture. It is located south of Munakata City, between Kitakyushu City and Fukuoka City, and belongs to both the Kitakyushu Metropolitan Area and the Fukuoka Metropolitan Area. It is approximately 35 kilometers northeast of Fukuoka City and approximately 35 kilometers southwest of Kitakyushu. Historically, it is an area that has had strong ties with Munakata since ancient times. | ||||||
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| 1514．Kama, Fukuoka | ||||||
| Kama (嘉麻市, Kama-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 34,800 in 18035 households, and a population density of 260 persons per km².[3] The total area of the city is 135.11 km2 (52.17 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1515．Saga (city) | ||||||
| aga (佐賀市, Saga-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜ.ɡa, -ŋa, sa.ɡaꜜ.ɕi, -ŋaꜜ.ɕi][1]) is the capital city of Saga Prefecture, located on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 30 April 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 227,138 in 104354 households, and a population density of 530 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 431.81 km2 (166.72 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1516．Karatsu, Saga | ||||||
| Karatsu (唐津市, Karatsu-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Its name, formed from the Japanese word roots 唐 kara (China, or continental East Asia in general), and 津 tsu (port), signifies its historical importance as an ancient trading port between Japan with China and Korea.[1] As of 1 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 114,695 in 51375 households, and a population density of 200 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 487.60 km2 (188.26 sq mi). The same Chinese characters are used in the name of the city (唐津市) as for the city of Dangjin in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. | ||||||
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| 1517．Tosu, Saga | ||||||
| Tosu (鳥栖市, Tosu-shi) is a city located in the eastern part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 30 April 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 74,334 in 33597 households, and a population density of 1000 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 71.72 km2 (27.69 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1518．Taku, Saga | ||||||
| Taku (多久市, Taku-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 1 May 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 17,807 in 7,912 households, and a population density of 180 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 125.13 km2 (48.31 sq mi). Taku joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2017. | ||||||
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| 1519．Imari, Saga | ||||||
| Imari (伊万里市, Imari-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 1 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 51,875 in 23,874 households, and a population density of 200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 255.26 km2 (98.56 sq mi). Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain, which is the European collectors' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture. The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari specifically for the European export trade. | ||||||
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| 1520．Takeo, Saga | ||||||
| Takeo (武雄市, Takeo-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 31 May 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 47,136 in 19,207 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 195.40 km2 (75.44 sq mi). Takeo is located in the western part of Saga Prefecture. It is approximately 28 kilometers (17 mi) west of Saga City and approximately 30 kilometers (19 mi) east of Sasebo. Takeo has a complex topography including mountains, mountain basins and riverside plains. The population is concentrated in the western end of the Takeo Basin in the southeastern part of the city, and in the basin on the western side of the city. | ||||||
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| 1521．Kashima, Saga | ||||||
| Kashima (鹿島市, Kashima-shi) is a city located in the southern part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 31 May 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,360 in 10949 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 112.12 km2 (43.29 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1522．Ogi, Saga | ||||||
| Ogi (小城市, Ogi-shi) is a city located in the central part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 31 May 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 44,120 in 17,548 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 95.81 km2 (36.99 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1523．Ureshino, Saga | ||||||
| Ureshino (嬉野市, Ureshino-shi) is a city located in the western part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 31 May 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 24,529 in 10075 households, and a population density of 190 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 126.41 km2 (48.81 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1524．Kanzaki, Saga | ||||||
| Kanzaki (神埼市, Kanzaki-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 30,329 in 12,440 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 125.13 km2 (48.31 sq mi). Kanzaki is located approximately 10 kilometers northeast of the center of Saga City, and has a long and narrow city area from north to south. The northern part is located in the Sefuri Mountains. The southern part of the city is located in the Saga Plain on the north bank of the Chikugo River, and the Jōbaru River runs through the middle portion of the city. In addition, the southeastern part borders Kurume, Fukuoka, across the Chikugo River. | ||||||
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| 1525．Yoshinogari, Saga | ||||||
| Yoshinogari (吉野ヶ里町, Yoshinogari-chō) is a town located in Kanzaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 30 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,161 in 6,792 households, and a population density of 370 people per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 43.99 km2 (16.98 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1526．Kiyama, Saga | ||||||
| Kiyama (基山町, Kiyama-chō) is a town located in Miyaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan on the island of Kyūshū. As of 31 March 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 17,559 in 7508 households, and a population density of 750 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 22.15 km2 (8.55 sq mi) | ||||||
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| 1527．Kamimine, Saga | ||||||
| Kamimine (上峰町, Kamimine-chō) is a town located in Miyaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 9806 in 3954 households, and a population density of 770 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 12.80 km2 (4.94 sq mi). Kamimine is located in the eastern part of Saga Prefecture about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of central Saga, the capital city. It is also about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) west of Kurume, a major city in Fukuoka Prefecture. There is a lot of flat land in Kamimine as the town area consists largely of the Saga Plains. However, the northern part of town contains Mount Chinzei. | ||||||
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| 1528．Miyaki, Saga | ||||||
| Miyaki (みやき町, Miyaki-chō) is a town in Miyaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 30 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 25,745 in 10599 households, and a population density of 500 people per km2.[3] The total area of the town is 51.92 km2 (20.05 sq mi). It is the first town in Saga to have its name spelled in hiragana rather than kanji. It is named after the district it is located in. | ||||||
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| 1529．Genkai, Saga | ||||||
| Genkai (玄海町, Genkai-chō) is a town located in Higashimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,910 in 1918 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 35.92 km2 (13.87 sq mi). Genkai is located on the northwestern edge of the prefecture on the Higashimatsuura Peninsula and faces the Genkai Sea on its west side. It is located about 50 km (31 mi) northwest of the city of Saga and about 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Fukuoka. Genkai is home to one of sixteen nuclear power plants in Japan, with the only other nuclear power plant in the Kyūshū area being located in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is the only town in the Higashimatsuura District of Saga that has not merged with Karatsu. | ||||||
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| 1530．Arita, Saga | ||||||
| Arita (有田町, Arita-chō) is a town located in Nishimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,634 in 7867 households, and a population density of 280 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 51.92 km2 (20.05 sq mi). It is known for producing Arita porcelain, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan. It also holds the largest ceramic fair in Western Japan, the Arita Ceramic Fair. This event is held from April 29 to May 5 (Golden Week) every year and has thousands of stores and stalls lining the six-kilometre long main street. | ||||||
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| 1531．Ōmachi, Saga | ||||||
| Ōmachi (大町町, Ōmachi-chō) is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 31 May 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,960 in 2646 households, and a population density of 520 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the town is 11.50 km2 (4.44 sq mi). Ōmachi is located about 20 kilometers inland west of Saga City. Its total area is the smallest in Saga Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1532．Kōhoku, Saga | ||||||
| Kōhoku (江北町, Kōhoku-machi) is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] It is known as a crossroads for railways and national highways, and as such has dubbed itself "the navel of Saga". As of 31 May 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 9586 in 3715 households, and a population density of 750 persons per km².[3] The total area of the town is 24.88 km2 (9.61 sq mi) | ||||||
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| 1533．Shiroishi, Saga | ||||||
| hiroishi (白石町, Shiroishi-chō) is a town located in south-central Saga Prefecture, Japan, in Kishima District. It is known for its vast reclaimed land and tidal flats of the Ariake Sea.As of 31 May 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 20,790, and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of the town is 99.56 km2 (38.44 sq mi) | ||||||
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| 1534．Tara, Saga | ||||||
| Tara (太良町, Tara-chō) is a town and peninsula located in Fujitsu District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 31 March 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 7973 in 3215 households, and a population density of 750 persons per km².[3] The total area of the town is 74.30 km2 (28.69 sq mi) | ||||||
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| 1535．Nagasaki | ||||||
| agasaki (長崎, Nagasaki; Japanese pronunciation: [na.ɡaꜜ.sa.kʲi, na.ŋa-],[2] lit. 'Long Cape'), officially Nagasaki City (長崎市, Nagasaki-shi; [na.ɡa.sa.kʲi̥ꜜ.ɕi, na.ɡa.saꜜ.kʲi̥.ɕi, na.ŋa-][2]), is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan.[3] Founded by the Portuguese,[4] the port of Nagasaki became the sole port used for trade with the Portuguese and Dutch during the 16th through 19th centuries.[5] The Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region have been recognized and included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.[6][7] Part of Nagasaki was home to a major Imperial Japanese Navy base during the First Sino-Japanese War and Russo-Japanese War. Near the end of World War II, the American atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki made Nagasaki the second city in the world to experience a nuclear attack.[8][9] The city was later rebuilt.[10] | ||||||
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| 1536．Sasebo | ||||||
| asebo (佐世保市, Sasebo-shi) is a core city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is the second-largest city in Nagasaki Prefecture, after its capital, Nagasaki. As of 1 April 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 230,873 in 102,670 households, and a population density of 540 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 426.01 km2 (164.48 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1537．Shimabara, Nagasaki | ||||||
| himabara (島原市, Shimabara-shi) is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. As of 30 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 42,181 in 19917 households, and a population density of 510 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 170.13 km2 (65.69 sq mi). himabara is located at the north-eastern end of the Shimabara Peninsula, facing the Ariake Sea in the east and Mount Unzen (including Fugendake) in the west. | ||||||
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| 1538．Isahaya, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Isahaya (諫早市, Isahaya-shi) is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of June 1, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 131,467 in 55169 households, and a population density of 380 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 341.79 km2 (131.97 sq mi). Located in the central part of Nagasaki Prefecture, Isahaya is surrounded by the ocean on three sides and the Tara mounts to the north. To the west is the base of the Nagasaki Peninsula and to the south is the base of Shimabara Peninsula. The city area faces Ōmura Bay in the northwest, Ariake Sea (Isahaya Bay) on the east and Tachibana Bay on the south. Major land reclamation projects have occurred which added plains to the Ariake Sea. The biggest is the Isahaya Bay reclamation project (諫早湾干拓事業) by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries that started in 1989. Embankments and sluice gates were built and a total of 35 km2 has been reclaimed as of 2018. | ||||||
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| 1539．Ōmura, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Ōmura (大村市, Ōmura-shi) is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of June 1, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 99,337, and a population density of 780 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 126.73 km2 (48.93 sq mi) Ōmura is located in former Hizen Province. It developed in the Edo Period as the castle town of Ōmura Domain, ruled by the local Ōmura clan for over 900 years. It was the site of considerable foreign trade and missionary activity during the late Muromachi period, and the Catholic saint Marina de Omura hails from this city. Due to its proximity to the trading settlement at Dejima in Nagasaki, was one of the first areas of Japan to re-open to foreign contact after the end of the national seclusion policy after the Meiji restoration. In the opera Madama Butterfly, set in nearby Nagasaki, the place name Omara in the line "ed alla damigella Butterfly del quartiere d'Omara Nagasaki" probably refers to Ōmura. From 1868-1945, Ōmura was host to numerous military facilities as part of the Sasebo Naval District, most notably that of a major air base for the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. The former naval base was the location of the squalid[2] Ōmura Migrant Detention Center, where mainly Korean refugees—termed "stowaways" (mikkōsha synonymous with "smuggler")—were held until deportation, frequently for several years. Since August 1996 the nearby Ōmura Immigration Reception Center in a modern building serves the same function.[3] | ||||||
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| 1540．Hirado, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Hirado (平戸市, Hirado-shi) is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 28,172, and a population density of 120 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 235.12 km2 (90.78 sq mi). Historically, Hirado has been an important port city and a gateway for foreign trade between Japan and Europe, especially during the 16th–17th centuries.[2] Its rich history blends samurai culture, foreign influence, and maritime trade. Today, Hirado is also recognized for its role in Japan's early international connections, as part of the broader UNESCO World Heritage Sites related to Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region.[3] | ||||||
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| 1541．Matsuura, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Matsuura (松浦市, Matsuura-shi) is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 20,667 in 9936 households, and a population density of 160 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 130.55 km2 (50.41 sq mi) Matsuura City is located in the northeastern part of the Kitamatsuura Peninsula in northwestern Nagasaki Prefecture, facing Imari Bay from the Genkai Sea to the north, and bordering Imari City in Saga Prefecture to the east. The inland area to the south of the city is a hilly lava plateau with little flat land. Rivers such as the Sakase River, Tatsuo River, Sasa River, Chokawa River, and Imabuku River flow through the city, and at the mouth of the river is an area of singing sand known as "Gigigahama".[2][3] | ||||||
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| 1542．Tsushima, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Tsushima (対馬市, Tsushima-shi) is an island city grouped in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is the only city of Tsushima Subprefecture and it encompasses all of Tsushima Island, which lies in the Tsushima Strait north of Nagasaki on the western side of Kyushu, the southernmost mainland island of Japan. As of March 2017, the city has an estimated population of 31,550[1] and a population density of 45 persons per km2. Its total area is 708.61 km2, 17.3% of the area of Nagasaki Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1543．Iki, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Iki (壱岐市, Iki-shi) is a city on the island of Iki, in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of November 2022, the city has an estimated population of 25,042 and a population density of 202 persons per km2. The total area is 138.57 km2. Iki is located in the Tsushima Strait, approximately 80 kilometres (43 nmi) west of Fukuoka on mainland Kyushu. The city consists of five inhabited and 17 uninhabited islands, and its entire area is within the Iki-Tsushima Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1544．Gotō, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Gotō (五島市, Gotō-shi) is a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It comprises the south-west half of the Gotō Islands plus (uninhabited) Danjo and Hizen Torishima archipelagos in the East China Sea. Although the core islands of the city lay some 100 kilometers from Nagasaki, the other archipelagos lay 60 km further to South-West. The city consists of 11 inhabited and 52 uninhabited islands. The three main islands of the city are Fukue, Hisaka, and Naru. As of March 31, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 37,775[1] and a population density of 90 persons per km2. The total area is 420.81 km2. | ||||||
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| 1545．Saikai, Nagasaki | ||||||
| aikai (西海市, Saikai-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [sai.kai, -kaꜜi.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 25,184 in 12447 households, and a population density of 100 people per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 241.84 km2 (93.37 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1546．Unzen, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Unzen (雲仙市, Unzen-shi) is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 40,831 in 17709 households, and a population density of 190 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 214.31 km2 (82.75 sq mi). Unzen is located on the northern tip of Shimabara Peninsula, facing Ariake Bay in the east and Mount Unzen to the south. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Unzen-Amakusa National Park. | ||||||
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| 1547．Minamishimabara | ||||||
| Minamishimabara (Japanese: 南島原市, Hepburn: Minami-Shimabara-shi) lit. "South Shimabara City" is a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 41,028 in 18378 households, and a population density of 240 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 170.13 km2 (65.69 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1548．Nagayo, Nagasaki | ||||||
| agayo (長与町, Nagayo-chō) is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 39,548 in 17077 households, and a population density of 1400 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 28.73 km2 (11.09 sq mi). agayo is located on the southern shore of Ōmura Bay in central Nagasaki Prefecture, and includes the uninhabited islands of Shimizu and Futatsujima. The Nagayo River flows through the center of the town, and there are many residential areas and fields in the river basin. The surrounding areas are hilly, and especially on the eastern side, there are a series of hills centered on Kotonoodake, which is 451.4 meters above sea level. The hills in the southern and western parts of the town are not as high as those in the eastern parts, and are densely populated residential areas that continue into the northern part of Nagasaki City. In the southern part of the town, the Oide River, a tributary of the Urakami River, flows along the border with Nagasaki. This was once an agriculturally thriving region, with mandarin orange fields on the hills and rice paddies along the river, but as Nagasaki's urban area expanded with new town developments in the hilly areas in the southern and western parts of the town. | ||||||
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| 1549．Togitsu, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Togitsu (時津町, Togitsu-chō) is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 29,323 in 13601 households, and a population density of 1400 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 20.94 km2 (8.08 sq mi). Togitsu is located on the southwestern shore of Ōmura Bay, in the southeastern part of the Nishisonogi Peninsula. It faces Ōmura Bay to the north, and borders Nagasaki City to the south and west, and Nagayo Town, Nishisonogi County to the east. The western part of the town is a mountainous area which forms the border with Nagasaki City, but there is a plain area in the east containing the main urban center. Furthermore, the area around Togitsu Port is mostly reclaimed land and is mainly used for industrial purposes. | ||||||
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| 1550．Higashisonogi, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Higashisonogi (東彼杵町, Higashisonogi-chō) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,383 in 3203 households, and a population density of 99 people per km2.[1] The total area is 74.29 km2 (28.68 sq mi). Higashisonogi-cho is located in the center of Nagasaki Prefecture, facing the east side of Ōmura Bay. The entire town is a volcanic hilly area, and the hills extend all the way to the western coast facing Ōmura Bay. To the north are steep mountains such as Mount Kokuzo (608 meters) and Mount Takami-dake (538 meters), and to the south are steep mountains such as Mount Kunimidake (816 meters), Mount Toume (849 meters), Mount Gundake (826 meters) | ||||||
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| 1551．Kawatana, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Kawatana (川棚町, Kawatana-chō) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,071 in 5740 households, and a population density of 200 people per km2.[1] The total area is 37.25 km2 (14.38 sq mi).[2] Kawatana is located in the central area of Nagasaki Prefecture, on the northern coast of Ōmura Bay. The Kawatana River flows through the town. The eastern part of the town is mountainous, centered around Mount Kokuzo, and has little flat land, while the western part is a series of hills backed by Mount Shiradake, with much cultivated land. The Kawatana River basin is covered with rice paddies. The western coast facing Ōmura Bay is a ria coast, and the sea is dotted with small islands. The Osaki Peninsula is an area where obsidian is produced, and Ogushi was famous for producing natural pearls. | ||||||
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| 1552．Hasami, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Hasami (波佐見町, Hasami-chō) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,124 in 5499 households, and a population density of 200 people per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 56.00 km2 (21.62 sq mi). It is known, along with neighboring Arita, Saga Prefecture for its ceramics manufacturing. | ||||||
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| 1553．Ojika, Nagasaki | ||||||
| Ojika (小値賀町, Ojika-chō) is a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It covers the island of the same name Ojika, located north of Gotō Islands. As of the 2020 census, the town has an estimated population of 2,288 and a density of 90 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 25.46 km2. | ||||||
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| 1554．Emukae, Nagasaki | ||||||
| mukae (江迎町, Emukae-chō) was a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. On January 1, 2009, the town had an estimated population of 6,849 and a population density of 182.00 per square kilometre (471.4/sq mi). The total area was 32.07 square kilometres (12.38 sq mi). On March 31, 2010, Emukae, along with the town of Shikamachi (also from Kitamatsuura District), was merged into the expanded city of Sasebo.[1] | ||||||
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| 1555．Saza, Nagasaki | ||||||
| aza (佐々町, Saza-chō) is a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 13,825[1] and a density of 430 persons per km2. The total area is 32.30 km2. Matsuura Railway - Nishi-Kyūshū Line ishi-Kyūshū Expressway: Saza IC | ||||||
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| 1556．Shin-Kamigotō | ||||||
| hin-Kamigotō (新上五島町, Shin-Kamigotō-chō) is a town located in Minami-Matsuura District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan,encompassing the islands of Nakadori, Wakamatsu and other surrounding islands.It was the headquarters of the Aokata Family, part of the Matsuura clan, who recorded the "Aokata Documents". | ||||||
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| 1557．Kumamoto | ||||||
| Kumamoto (熊本市, Kumamoto-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [kɯ.ma.mo.to, -toꜜ.ɕi][3]) is the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of June 1, 2019[update], the city has an estimated population of 738,907 and a population density of 1,893 people per km2. The total area is 390.32 km2. | ||||||
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| 1558．Yatsushiro | ||||||
| Yatsushiro (八代市, Yatsushiro-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 120,389 in 57,953 households, and a population density of 300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 681.29 km2 (263.05 sq mi). Yatsushiro is located at the geographic center of Kyushu, in between Kumamoto and Ashikita. The western part is a plain facing the Shiranui Sea (Yatsushiro Sea), and most of it has expanded through several rounds of reclamation since the Edo period. The eastern and southern areas are deep mountainous areas of the Kyushu Mountains. | ||||||
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| 1559．Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Hitoyoshi (人吉市, Hitoyoshi-shi) is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 29,842 in 15292 households, and a population density of 140 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 210.55 km2 (81.29 sq mi).[2] Hitoyoshi is located about 70 kilometers due south of the prefectural capital of Kumamoto City in a straight line and is the southernmost part of Kumamoto Prefecture. The northern and southern parts of the city are mountainous, forming part of the Kyushu Mountains. The southern part of the city is also mountainous, with an elevation of about 1,000 meters, and borders Miyazaki Prefecture and Kagoshima Prefecture. The city center is at the western edge of the Hitoyoshi Basin, with the Kuma River running through it from east to west | ||||||
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| 1560．Arao, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Arao (荒尾市, Arao-shi) is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 49,334 in 24,092 households, and a population density of 860 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 57.37 km2 (22.15 sq mi). Arao is located in northwest Kumamoto Prefecture, about 40 kilometers northwest of Kumamoto City. It is bordered by Fukuoka Prefecture to the north and the Ariake Sea to the west. | ||||||
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| 1561．Minamata, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Minamata (水俣市, Minamata-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is on the west coast of Kyūshū and faces Amakusa islands. Minamata was established as a village in 1889, re-designated as a town in 1912 and grew into a city in 1949.[1] As of March 2017, the city has an estimated population of 25,310[2] and a population density of 160 persons per km2. The total area is 162.88 km2. | ||||||
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| 1562．Tamana, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Tamana (玉名市, Tamana-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 62,784 in 28553 households, and a population density of 462 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 152.60 km2 (58.92 sq mi). Tamana is located in an inland area in the northwest of Kumamoto Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1563．Yamaga, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Yamaga (山鹿市, Yamaga-shi) is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,181 in 21996 households, and a population density of 160 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 299.69 km2 (115.71 sq mi). Yamaga is located in the northern inland area of Kumamoto Prefecture, about 30 kilometers north of Kumamoto City. The city borders Fukuoka Prefecture from the north to the northeast, and Oita Prefecture to the east. The area from the urban center, which is slightly south of the geographic center, to the southern part (former Kikuka Town) is a basin. The northern to northeastern part of the city near the prefectural border is part of the Kyushu Mountains. The Kikuchi River flows through the center of the city. | ||||||
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| 1564．Kikuchi, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Kikuchi (菊池市, Kikuchi-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan.[1] As of 30 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 46,684 in 20,392 households, and a population density of 170 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 276.85 km2 (106.89 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1565．Uto, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Uto (宇土市, Uto-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 36,149 in 16127 households, and a population density of 490 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 74.30 km2 (28.69 sq mi). Uto occupies the northern half of the Uto Peninsula and is bordered on the northwest by the Ariake Sea. | ||||||
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| 1566．Kami-Amakusa | ||||||
| Kamiamakusa (上天草市, Kamiamakusa-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 23,824 in 11085 households, and a population density of 190 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 126.67 km2 (48.91 sq mi). Kamiamakusa covers the western coast of one of the two main islands, Kamishima (上島, "Upper Island") and ten smaller inhabited islands (including Ōyano-jima) and numerous uninhabited islets located the central-west Kumamoto Prefecture, in between the Yatsushiro Sea and the East China Sea. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Unzen-Amakusa National Park. | ||||||
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| 1567．Uki, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Uki (宇城市, Uki-shi) is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 56,491 in 25302 households, and a population density of 300 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 188.67 km2 (72.85 sq mi). Uki occupies the southern half of the Uto Peninsula. It is located in the center of Kumamoto Prefecture, the city limits extend from the northern coast of the Yatsushiro Sea to the east inland, the south and west sides of the Uto Peninsula, and Tochijima Island, located south of the western tip of the peninsula. It is about 31.2 kilometers from east-to-west and 13.7 kilometers from north-to-south, and about 15 kilometers south of the center of Kumamoto City. The city consists of several urban concentrations, corresponding to the former municipalities with which it is comprised. The urban center is in the former Matsubase Town, and stretches over the former Ogawa Town to the south and the former Shiranui Town to the west, forming an entertainment district with general merchandise stores, restaurants, and entertainment districts. The former Toyono Town to the east and the former Mikata Town area on the west edge of the city are agricultural areas filled with greenery. Misumi Port, located in the former Misumi Town area, once flourished as the sea gateway to Kumamoto Prefecture and the starting point of the shipping route to the Amakusa Islands. Misumi West Port, built during the Meiji period, is counted as one of the "Three Great Ports of the Meiji Period" and is a component part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining. | ||||||
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| 1568．Aso, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Aso (阿蘇市, Aso-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [aꜜ.so, a.soꜜ.ɕi][1]) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 24,240 in 11741 households, and a population density of 64 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 376.30 km2 (145.29 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1569．Amakusa, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Amakusa (天草市, Amakusa-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 72,243 in 36029 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 683.82 km2 (264.02 sq mi). Amakusa covers the majority of two main islands, Kamishima (上島, "Upper Island") and Shimoshima (下島, "Lower Island") (天草諸島), and six smaller inhabited islands and numerous uninhabited islets located the central-west Kumamoto Prefecture, in between the Yatsushiro Sea and the East China Sea. Large parts of the city are within the borders of the Unzen-Amakusa National Park. | ||||||
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| 1570．Kōshi, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Kōshi (合志市, Kōshi-shi) is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 65,054 in 26670 households, and a population density of 860 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 53.19 km2 (20.54 sq mi)..[2] Kōshi is located in a northern inland part of Kumamoto Prefecture. The northern part of the city is one of the prefecture's leading grain-producing areas, with soils consisting of volcanic ash humus called "Kuroboku", which is the result of volcanic ash falling from Mount Aso. Residential and commercial areas are located along national and prefectural roads and the Kumamoto Electric Railway. A new urban area has also formed in the southwestern area adjacent to Kumamoto City, and the population is on the rise as a commuter town for Kumamoto City. | ||||||
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| 1571．Misato, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Misato (美里町, Misato-machi) is a town located in Shimomashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,361 in 3323 households, and a population density of 58 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 144.00 km2 (55.60 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1572．Gyokutō, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Gyokutō (玉東町, Gyokutō-machi) is a town located in Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan on the island of Kyushu. As of 31 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,181 in 2113 households, and a population density of 210 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 24.33 km2 (9.39 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1573．Nankan, Kumamoto | ||||||
| ankan (南関町, Nankan-machi) is a town in Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,741 in 4,075 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 68.92 km2 (26.61 sq mi). ankan is located in the northwestern tip of Kumamoto Prefecture. It borders Fukuoka Prefecture in the north and west. It is about 50 kilometers northwest of Kumamoto City. | ||||||
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| 1574．Nagasu, Kumamoto | ||||||
| agasu (長洲町, Nagasu-machi) is a town located in Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.As of 31 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,307 in 7437 households, and a population density of 790 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 19.44 km2 (7.51 sq mi). agasu is located about 40 kilometers northwest of Kumamoto City in northwestern Kumamoto Prefecture. The southwestern part of the town faces the Ariake Sea. Part of the area along the Ariake Sea is land that was reclaimed during the Edo period. The area is generally low-lying, but the inland area in the eastern part of the town is slightly hilly. The Ariake Ferry operates from Nagasu Port in the town to the Shimabara Peninsula. | ||||||
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| 1575．Nagomi, Kumamoto | ||||||
| agomi (和水町, Nagomi-machi) is a town located in Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 31 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,029 in 3767 households, and a population density of 91 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the town is 98.78 km2 (38.14 sq mi). agomi is located in the northwest of Kumamoto Prefecture, about 30 kilometers northwest of Kumamoto City, and about 90 kilometers south of Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The town is long and narrow, stretching 19 kilometer from north to south and 9 kilometers from east to west, with the northern part forming the prefectural border with Fukuoka Prefecture. Most of the town area is a basin. | ||||||
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| 1576．Ōzu, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Ōzu (大津町, Ōzu-machi) is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 36,053 in 16240 households, and a population density of 520 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 99.10 km2 (38.26 sq mi). Ōzu is located about 19 kilometers east-northeast from the center of Kumamoto City, the prefectural capital, at the eastern edge of the Kumamoto Plain and the Kumamoto metropolitan area. The town lies at the base of Mt Aso, to the west of the mountain. The Shirakawa River flows west through the southern part of the town. The urban center of Ōzu is located in the western part of the town's geographic area. | ||||||
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| 1577．Kikuyō, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Kikuyō (菊陽町, Kikuyō-machi) is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 43,852 in 19,715 households, and a population density of 1200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 37.46 km2 (14.46 sq mi). Kikuyō is located in central Kumamoto Prefecture, adjacent to the northeast side of Kumamoto City. The Shirakawa River flows west through the central-southern part of the town, with river terraces spreading along the banks. The Horikawa River also flows through the northern part of the town, and numerous irrigation canals run through the river basin. | ||||||
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| 1578．Minamioguni, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Minamioguni (南小国町, Minamioguni-machi) is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,831 in 1870 households, and a population density of 33 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 115.90 km2 (44.75 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1579．Oguni, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Oguni (小国町, Oguni-machi) is a town in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 1 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,346 in 2993 households, and a population density of 46 persons per km2.[3] The total area of the town is 136.94 km2 (52.87 sq mi). Oguni is located in the Kyushu Mountains in central Kyushu, at the northern end of Kumamoto Prefecture. The eastern, northern, and western parts of the town border Oita Prefecture. Approximately 80% of the town is forest, and approximately 75% of that forest is man-made cedar forest | ||||||
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| 1580．Ubuyama, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Ubuyama (産山村, Ubuyama-mura) is a village located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 14 April 2025[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,341 in 660 households, and a population density of 23 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 60.81 km2 (23.48 sq mi). Ubuyama is located in the Kyushu Mountains in central Kyushu, between the outer rim of Aso caldera and the Kuju mountain range in Oita Prefecture. Most of the village is within the borders of the Aso-Kuju National Park.The Oso River, a part of the Oono River system, flows through the village, and the Oso Dam is located there. | ||||||
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| 1581．Takamori, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Takamori (高森町, Takamori-machi) is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 5889 in 2965 households, and a population density of 34 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 175.06 km2 (67.59 sq mi). Takamori is located at the easternmost point of Kumamoto Prefecture, within the caldera of Mount Aso. It touches Ōita prefecture to the northeast and Miyazaki prefecture to the east. The town is divided into four areas, called Takamori, Shikimi, Kusakabe, and Nojiri. The city hall is situated in the Takamori area, where over half of the town population resides. | ||||||
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| 1582．Nishihara, Kumamoto | ||||||
| ishihara (西原村, Nishihara-mura) is a village located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 7035 in 3044 households, and a population density of 91 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 77.22 km2 (29.81 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1583．Minamiaso, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Minamiaso (南阿蘇村, Minamiaso-mura; literally "South Aso") is a village in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 10,071 in 4821 households, and a population density of 73 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 137.32 km2 (53.02 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1584．Mifune, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Mifune (御船町, Mifune-machi) is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 31 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 17,254 in 7647 households, and a population density of 170 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 99.03 km2 (38.24 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1585．Kashima, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Kashima (嘉島町, Kashima-machi) is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,203 in 4135 households, and a population density of 24 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 16.65 km2 (6.43 sq mi). Kashima is located in central Kumamoto Prefecture, adjacent to southeast Kumamoto City. | ||||||
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| 1586．Mashiki, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Mashiki (益城町, Mashiki-machi) is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 34,118 in 14750 households, and a population density of 520 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 65.68 km2 (25.36 sq mi). Kumamoto Airport is located in Mashiki. | ||||||
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| 1587．Kōsa, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Kōsa (甲佐町, Kōsa-machi) is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,004 in 4,441 households, and a population density of 24 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 57.93 km2 (22.37 sq mi). Kōsa is located in the central inland region of Kumamoto Prefecture, about 20 kilometers southeast of Kumamoto City. The northwestern part is at the southeastern edge of the Kumamoto Plain, but most of the town area is included in the Kyushu Mountains and is at a high altitude. The Midorigawa River, a first-class river, flows through the center of the town. | ||||||
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| 1588．Yamato, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Yamato (山都町, Yamato-chō) is a town in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,032 in 6274 households, and a population density of 24 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 544.67 km2 (210.30 sq mi). Yamato is located in northeastern Kumamoto, bordering Miyazaki Prefecture. The northern part of the town is dominated by plateaus on the southern outer rim of Mount Aso, and borders Minamiaso village and Takamori town via a mountain pass at an elevation of about 1000 meters. The southern part of the town is in the Kyushu Mountains, with their steep terrain and a series of mountains over 1000 meters in altitude. Settlements have developed mainly along the valleys, and the population is distributed over a wide area. | ||||||
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| 1589．Hikawa, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Hikawa (氷川町, Hikawa-chō) is a town located in Yatsushiro District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,775 in 4567 households, and a population density of 320 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 33.36 km2 (12.88 sq mi). Hikawa is located in west-center Kumamoto Prefecture; the northwestern part faces the Yatsushiro Sea. The Hikawa River flows from southeast to northwest along the border with Yatsushiro. The entire area of the town is part of the Yatsushiro Plain. | ||||||
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| 1590．Ashikita, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Ashikita (芦北町, Ashikita-machi) is a town located in Ashikita District (葦北郡, Ashikita-gun), Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.[1]As of 1 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 15,024 in 6909 households, and a population density of 64 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 34.08 km2 (13.16 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1591．Tsunagi, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Tsunagi (津奈木町, Tsunagi-machi) is a town located in Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 4,131 in 1,848 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 34.08 km2 (13.16 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1592．Nishiki, Kumamoto | ||||||
| ishiki (錦町, Nishiki-machi)[a] is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 10,046 in 3975 households, and a population density of 49 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 85.04 km2 (32.83 sq mi). The town's name is the Japanese word for "brocade", and is used as a name for more than one town in Japan. | ||||||
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| 1593．Taragi, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Taragi (多良木町, Taragi-machi) is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.[1]As of 31 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,200 in 3212 households, and a population density of 49 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 165.86 km2 (64.04 sq mi). Taragi is located in the southeastern edge of Kumamoto Prefecture, about 70 kilometers southeast of Kumamoto City (about 100 km by road). The southeastern and southern parts of the town border Miyazaki Prefecture. The urban center is part of the Hitoyoshi Basin and is relatively flat, but the rest of the area is part of the Kyushu Mountains and has many mountains and forests. The Kuma River flows from east to west slightly north of the centre of the town. | ||||||
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| 1594．Yunomae, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Yunomae (湯前町, Yunomae-machi) is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,475 in 1515 households, and a population density of 860 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 48.41 km2 (18.69 sq mi). Yunomae is located in the outheastern corner of Kumamoto Prefecture, about 80 kilometers south-southeast in a straight line from Kumamoto City (about 110 km by road), and about 24 kilometers east-northeast from Hitoyoshi City. The western part of the town, which is the urban center, is at the eastern edge of the Hitoyoshi Basin (Kuma Basin). The eastern and southern parts of the town occupy a corner of the Kyushu Mountains and have a steep topography. | ||||||
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| 1595．Mizukami, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Mizukami (水上村, Mizukami-mura) is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,946 in 839 households, and a population density of 10 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 190.96 km2 (73.73 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1596．Sagara, Kumamoto | ||||||
| agara (相良村, Sagara-mura) is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 3987 in 1589 households, and a population density of 42 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 94.54 km2 (36.50 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1597．Itsuki, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Itsuki (五木村, Itsuki-mura) is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 937 in 466 households, and a population density of 3.7 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 252.92 km2 (97.65 sq mi). The name of Itsuki is well known for an indigenous folksong Itsuki no Komoriuta, or Lullaby of Itsuki. | ||||||
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| 1598．Yamae, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Yamae (山江村, Yamae-mura) is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the village had an estimated population of 3,177 in 1194 households, and a population density of 26 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 121.19 km2 (46.79 sq mi). Yamae is located in an inland region of southern Kumamoto prefecture. The southern part of the village is part of the Hitoyoshi Basin, which is contains the central urban area. The remainder, which accounts for 90% of the village area, is mountainous. | ||||||
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| 1599．Kuma, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Kuma (球磨村, Kuma-mura) is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of May 1, 2024 the village had an estimated population of 2,723[1] and a population density of 13 persons per km2. The total area is 207.58 km2. Located in the southern portion of Kumamoto Prefecture, the Kuma River flows through the center. 90% of the village is covered by forests. | ||||||
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| 1600．Asagiri, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Asagiri (あさぎり町, Asagiri-chō) is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,134 in 5774 households, and a population density of 89 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 159.56 km2 (61.61 sq mi). The word "asagiri" translates as "morning mist". | ||||||
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| 1601．Reihoku, Kumamoto | ||||||
| Reihoku (苓北町, Reihoku-machi) is a town located in Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,264 in 3,016 households, and a population density of 93 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 67.58 km2 (26.09 sq mi). Reihoku is located at the northwestern tip of Shimoshima (下島, "Lower Island"), the largest of the Amakusa Islands. It faces the Amakusa Sea to the west and the Gulf of Chijiwa to the north. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Unzen-Amakusa National Park. | ||||||
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| 1602．Ōita (city) | ||||||
| Ōita (大分市, Ōita-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [oꜜː.i.ta, oː-, oː.i.taꜜ.ɕi][1]) is the capital city of Ōita Prefecture, located on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 30 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 474,804 in 230,867 households, and a population density of 950 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 502.38 km2 (193.97 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1603．Beppu | ||||||
| Beppu (別府市, Beppu-shi) is a city in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of November 30, 2023, the city had a population of 113,045 in 62,702 households, and a population density of 900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 125.34 km2 (48.39 sq mi). Beppu is famous for its hot springs.[2] In 2024, Beppu celebrated its centenary as a city.[3] | ||||||
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| 1604．Nakatsu, Ōita | ||||||
| akatsu (中津市, Nakatsu-shi) is a city on the northern border of Ōita Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan. As of 31 October 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 82,301 in 41222 households, and a population density of 96 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 491.53 km2 (189.78 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1605．Hita, Ōita | ||||||
| Hita (日田市, Hita-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 61,148 in 27,556 households, and a population density of 96 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the city is 666.03 km2 (257.16 sq mi). Hita is located in the far west of Ōita Prefecture, and borders the neighboring prefectures of Fukuoka and Kumamoto. Surrounding cities include Kurume to the west, Nakatsu to the north, and Kusu to the east. Hita is a natural basin surrounded by mountains, with several rivers that eventually become the Chikugo River. Due to this connection, although Hita is placed within Ōita Prefecture, it shares a historical connection to Fukuoka Prefecture. The dialect used in Hita has characteristics of the Hichiku dialect used in Fukuoka, Nagasaki, and Saga Prefectures. | ||||||
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| 1606．Saiki, Ōita | ||||||
| aiki (佐伯市, Saiki-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 65,870 in 32921 households, and a population density of 73 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 903.11 km2 (348.69 sq mi), making it the largest city by area in Kyushu. | ||||||
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| 1607．Usuki, Ōita | ||||||
| Usuki (臼杵市, Usuki-shi) is a city located on the east coast of Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 34,155 in 14538 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 868.02 km2 (335.14 sq mi). It is famous for its Usuki Stone Buddhas, a National Treasure, and its soy sauce production. | ||||||
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| 1608．Tsukumi, Ōita | ||||||
| Tsukumi (津久見市, Tsukumi-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 15,492 in 7,666 households, and a population density of 190 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the city is 79.48 km2 (30.69 sq mi). Although it has the smallest population among the cities in Ōita Prefecture, it has the third highest population density after Ōita City and Beppu City. | ||||||
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| 1609．Taketa, Ōita | ||||||
| Taketa (竹田市, Taketa-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 3 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 19,456 in 9838 households, and a population density of 41 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the city is 477.53 km2 (184.38 sq mi). Taketa is located in the southwestern part of Ōita Prefecture. The city center is approximately 55 km southwest of the prefectural capital at Ōita City and approximately 73 km east-northeast of Kumamoto City. The city is surrounded by mountains reaching heights of approximately 1 km, such as the Kujū Mountain Range, Mount Aso, Mount Sobo, and Mt. Takayama, and natural beauty spots include Takeda Springs and Kujū Plateau. Together with Bungo-Ōno City, which adjoins it to the east, it is known as the "Hōhi district" (or "Oku-Bungo"). Although Taketa borders Miyazaki Prefecture to the south, there is no direct road connection to Miyazaki from Taketa. | ||||||
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| 1610．Bungotakada, Ōita | ||||||
| Bungotakada (豊後高田市, Bungotakada-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. As of 30 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 21,980 in 11038 households, and a population density of 96 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 206.24 km2 (79.63 sq mi). Bungotakada is located in the western part of the Kunisaki Peninsula in northern Ōita Prefecture, facing the Gulf of Suō at the edge of the Seto Inland Sea. The city center is located in the Takada area, which stretches across the plains along the Katsura River (桂川, Katsura-gawa) and was once a prosperous shipping and commercial town. | ||||||
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| 1611．Kitsuki, Ōita | ||||||
| Kitsuki (杵築市, Kitsuki-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 26,761 in 13199 households, and a population density of 96 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the city is 280.08 km2 (108.14 sq mi). Kitsuki is located in east-central Ōita Prefecture at the southern tip of the Kunisaki Peninsula, across Beppu Bay from the prefectural capital at Ōita City. By land, it is approximately 35 kilometers from the center of Ōita City. The northern and western parts of the city are mountainous. Tateishi Pass, adjacent to Usa City, is the border between the former Bungo Province and Buzen Province. | ||||||
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| 1612．Usa, Ōita | ||||||
| Usa (宇佐市, Usa-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 52,808 in 26026 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 439.05 km2 (169.52 sq mi). It is notable for Usa Jingū, the head shrine of all 40,000 Hachiman shrines across Japan. | ||||||
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| 1613．Bungo-Ōno | ||||||
| Bungo-Ōno (豊後大野市, Bungo-Ōno-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,846 in 15706 households, and a population density of 54 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 603.13 km2 (232.87 sq mi).[1] Bungo-Ōno is located in southern Ōita Prefecture, approximately 35 kilometers south of the prefectural capital at Ōita City. With the exception of the center of the former Mie Town (which is the main urban center), most of the city area is hills and forests, and on the border with Miyazaki Prefecture, there is the 1756 meter Mount Soboyama and the lesser peaks of the Kyushu Mountains. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1614．Yufu | ||||||
| Yufu (由布市, Yufu-shi) is a city in Ōita Prefecture. As of 30 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 33,556 in 15883 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 319.32 km2 (123.29 sq mi). Yufu is located almost in the center of Ōita Prefecture, with high mountains such as Mt. Yufudake (1583 meters) and Mt. Jogatake in the north, and Mt. Kurodake, Mt. Hanamure, and Mt. Toki in the south. The urban area is concentrated near the flatland formed by the alluvial fan of the Ōita River that flows through the center of the city, with the former Yufuin Town near the headwaters and Yufuin Basin, the former Shōnai Town on the left and right of the river terraces in the middle, and the former Hasama Town on the downstream and plain areas. Some areas of the former Shōnai Town and former Yufuin Town have been designated as Aso Kujū National Park. Mizuki Pass, located on the border with Kokonoe Town along Japan National Route 210, forms one of the central watersheds in Kyushu, separating the Ōita River water system on the Yufu City side and the Chikugo River water system on the Kokonoe Town side. There are five hot springs located throughout the city, including the nationally famous Yufuin Onsen, and most of the city has been designated as the national hot spring resort, Yufuin Onsenkyo. | ||||||
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| 1615．Kunisaki | ||||||
| Kunisaki (国東市, Kunisaki-shi) is a small coastal city located in Ōita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. As of 30 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 25,721 in 13082 households, and a population density of 81 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 318.10 km2 (122.82 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1616．Himeshima, Ōita | ||||||
| Himeshima (姫島村, Himeshima-mura) is a village located in Higashikunisaki District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. The name Himeshima literally means "Princess Island." The village is on a small island in the Seto Inland Sea and is sometimes referred to as Hime Island in English. The island of Himeshima is just off the Kunisaki Peninsula on the island of Kyūshū.[1] | ||||||
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| 1617．Hiji | ||||||
| Hiji (日出町, Hiji-machi) is a town located in Hayami District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 28,025 in 12811 households, and a population density of 380 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 73.32 km2 (28.31 sq mi). Hiji is located in central Ōita Prefecture, at the southern tip of the Kunisaki Peninsula, about 25 kilometers north of the prefectural capital at Ōita City. It occupies the northern shore of Beppu Bay. | ||||||
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| 1618．Kokonoe, Ōita | ||||||
| Kokonoe (九重町, Kokonoe-machi) is a town located in Kusu District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,536 in 3,881 households, and a population density of 31 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the city is 271.37 km2 (104.78 sq mi) Kokonoe is located within the mountainous western part of Oita, with most of the area is covered within the Aso Kujū National Park. Mount Kujū is located here with the Kusu River flowing through Kokonoe. | ||||||
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| 1619．Kusu, Ōita | ||||||
| Kusu (玖珠町, Kusu-machi) is a town located in Kusu District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,085 in 6590 households, and a population density of 49 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the city is 286.51 km2 (110.62 sq mi) Kusu is located in midwestern Ōita Prefecture, approximately 60 kilometers west of the prefectural capital at Ōita City, and slightly borders Kumamoto Prefecture in the south. The town area is in the Kyushu Mountains, and much of the town area is within the borders of the Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park. In the northern part of the town is the Hiseidai Training Range, the largest training range for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in western Japan. | ||||||
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| 1620．Miyazaki (city) | ||||||
| Miyazaki (宮崎市, Miyazaki-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [mʲi.jaꜜ.(d)za.kʲi, -ja.(d)za.kʲi̥ꜜ.ɕi, -(d)zaꜜ.kʲi̥.ɕi][1]) is the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. As of September 1, 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 397,381 in 187,859 households, and a population density of 620 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the city is 643.67 km2 (248.52 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1621．Miyakonojō | ||||||
| Miyakonojō (都城市, Miyakonojō-shi) is a city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 158,235 in 72,394 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 653.36 km2 (252.26 sq mi), making it the largest city in the prefecture in terms of area. | ||||||
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| 1622．Nobeoka | ||||||
| obeoka (延岡市, Nobeoka-shi) is a city located in the north of Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 113,367 in 51272 households, and a population density of 130 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 868.02 km2 (335.14 sq mi). obeoka is located in northern Miyazaki Prefecture. It is bordered by the Hyūga Sea to the east and is surrounded by the Kyushu Mountains to the north, west and south. Many rivers flow through the city, the largest of which is the Gokase River. The eastern coast of Nobeoka City is within the borders of the Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, and the northwestern part is within the borders of the Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park. | ||||||
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| 1623．Nichinan, Miyazaki | ||||||
| ichinan (日南市, Nichinan-shi) is a city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 47,872 in 21482 households, and a population density of 89 persons per km². [1] The total area of the city is 536.11 km2 (206.99 sq mi). ichinan is located in the southern part of Miyazaki Prefecture on Japan's southernmost main island, Kyūshū. It is surrounded by the Wanizuka mountain range on the north, east and south, and faces the Hyūga Sea to the east. Much of the city is within the borders of Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park. Approximately 78% of the city's area is forest, much of which is occupied by the Obi cedar, a specialty tree. The Sakatanigawa River runs through the city from east to west. This river joins the Hiroto River near its mouth and flows into the Pacific Ocean. | ||||||
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| 1624．Kobayashi, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Kobayashi (小林市, Kobayashi-shi) is a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 42,139 in 19144 households, and a population density of 75 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 562.95 km2 (217.36 sq mi). Kobayashi is located in the southwestern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, about 60 kilometers west-northwest of the prefectural capital at Miyazaki. It borders Kumamoto Prefecture to the northeast, and Kagoshima Prefecture to the southwestern. Kobayashi is the largest municipality in the Nishimoro region, and as it is located almost in the center of the Nishimoro region, it plays a central role in industry and economy. The southwestern part of the city lies in the northeastern part of the Kirishima Mountain Range, including Mt. Karakuni (1,700 meters), Mt. Shinmoedake (1421 meters), Mt. Imori (1,344 meters), Mt. Nakadake (1,332 meters), Mt. Yadake (1,132 meters), and Mt. Takachiho (1,132 meters). Ohataike, a crater lake, is included in the city limits. The Ikoma Plateau (elevation 540 meters) is located at the northern foot of the Kirishima Mountain Range. In the central and southern part of the city, the Kobayashi Basin is formed by the collapse of a caldera, and the northern part of the Kobayashi Basin contains the central urban area of the city, and because of the volcanic nature of the geography, there are many hot springs. The Iwase River flows from east to west through the Kobayashi Basin. | ||||||
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| 1625．Hyūga, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Hyūga (日向市, Hyūga-shi) is a city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 57,746, and a population density of 170 persons per km².,[1] making it the 4th largest city in Miyazaki Prefecture in terms of population.[2] The total area of the city is 336.94 km2 (130.09 sq mi).Hyūga is a port city known for the production of Go stones[3] and for beaches, many of which are popular surfing spots. | ||||||
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| 1626．Kushima, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Kushima (串間市, Kushima-shi) is a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 15,623 in 6950 households, and a population density of 53 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 295.16 km2 (113.96 sq mi). Kushima is located at the southernmost tip of Miyazaki Prefecture, approximately 70 km south-southwest of the prefectural capital, Miyazaki City. The eastern part faces the Hyūga Sea, and the southern part faces Shibushi Bay. The area along the coast has been designated as the Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park, and there are tourist spots such as Koshima and Cape Toi. The entire city area is not very flat, and there are many hilly areas. | ||||||
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| 1627．Saito, Miyazaki | ||||||
| aito (西都市, Saito-shi) is a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 28,538 in 13964 households, and a population density of 65 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 438.79 km2 (169.42 sq mi). aito is the 5th largest city in the Miyazaki prefecture. 70% of the city is mountainous, and the Hitotsuse River cuts through the city from northwest to southeast. Many other smaller streams cut through the valleys in Saito. Much of the city is covered by mountains and forest (approximately 80%). | ||||||
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| 1628．Ebino, Miyazaki | ||||||
| bino (えびの市, Ebino-shi) is a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 16,397 in 7775 households, and a population density of 58 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the city is 282.93 km2 (109.24 sq mi). bino is in far southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, bordered to the north by Kumamoto Prefecture and to the south by Kagoshima Prefecture. The southern part of the city is formed by the volcanoes and volcanic plateaus of Mount Kirishima and the Ebino Plateau, and is designated as Kirishima-Yaku National Park. The northern part consists of plateaus and mountain forests, forming the Yatake Plateau. The center of the city is the Kakuto Basin, with many hot springs. It is the 8th physically largest city in Miyazaki Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1629．Mimata, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Mimata (三股町, Mimata-chō) is a town located in Kitamorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 November 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 25,455 in 10394 households, and a population density of 230 persons per km2. [2] The total area of the town is 110.02 km2 (42.48 sq mi). In October 2022, it was ranked as the best town to live in Miyazaki Prefecture.[3] | ||||||
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| 1630．Takaharu, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Takaharu (高原町, Takaharu-chō) is a town located in Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 8137 in 3648 households, and a population density of 101.3 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 85.39 km2 (32.97 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1631．Nojiri, Miyazaki | ||||||
| ojiri (野尻町, Nojiri-chō) was a town located in Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,705 and the density of 97.96 persons per km2. The total area was 88.86 km2. On March 23, 2010, Nojiri was merged into the expanded city of Kobayashi and no longer exists as an independent municipality.[1] | ||||||
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| 1632．Kunitomi, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Kunitomi (国富町, Kunitomi-chō) is a town located in Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 17,757 in 7481 households, and a population density of 140 persons per km². [1] The total area of the town is 130.63 square kilometres (50.44 sq mi).[2] | ||||||
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| 1633．Aya, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Aya (綾町, Aya-chō) is a town located in Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,713 in 2861 households, and a population density of 71 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 95.19 square kilometres (36.75 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1634．Takanabe, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Takanabe (高鍋町, Takanabe-chō) is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 19242 in 8650 households, and a population density of 160 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 43.80 square kilometres (16.91 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1635．Shintomi, Miyazaki | ||||||
| hintomi (新富町, Shintomi-chō) is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 16,117 in 6,593 households, and a population density of 260 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 61.53 square kilometres (23.76 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1636．Nishimera, Miyazaki | ||||||
| ishimera (西米良村, Nishimera-son) is a village located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 1,040 in 533 households, and a population density of 3.8 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 271.51 square kilometres (104.83 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1637．Kijō, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Kijō (木城町, Kijō-chō) is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 4,642 in 1857 households, and a population density of 32 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 145.96 square kilometres (56.36 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1638．Kawaminami, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Kawaminami (川南町, Kawaminami-chō) is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,647 in 6,075 households, and a population density of 160 persons per km².[1] The total area of the town is 145.96 square kilometres (56.36 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1639．Tsuno, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Tsuno (都農町, Tsuno-chō) is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 1 October 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 9,577 in 3997 households, and a population density of 94 persons per km². [3] The total area of the town is 145.96 square kilometres (56.36 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1640．Kadogawa, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Kadogawa (門川町, Kadogawa-chō) is a town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 16,760 in 6887 households and a population density of 140 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 120.52 square kilometres (46.53 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1641．Morotsuka, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Morotsuka (諸塚村, Morotsuka-son) is a village in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 October 2023[update], the village has an estimated population of 1360 in 601 households, and a population density of 9.8 persons per km². [2] The total area of the village is 187.56 square kilometres (72.42 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1642．Shiiba, Miyazaki | ||||||
| hiiba (椎葉村, Shiiba-son) is a village located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023[update], the village had an estimated population of 2299 in 1023 households, and a population density of 4.3 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the village is 537.29 square kilometres (207.45 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1643．Misato, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Misato (美郷町, Misato-chō) is a town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 4297 in 2020 households, and a population density of 9.8 persons per km². [1] The total area of the town is 448.84 square kilometres (173.30 sq mi).. | ||||||
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| 1644．Takachiho, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Takachiho (高千穂町, Takachiho-chō) is a town in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 11,065 in 4865 households, and a population density of 47 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 237.54 square kilometres (91.71 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1645．Hinokage, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Hinokage (日之影町, Hinokage-chō) is a town located in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 3260 in 1400 households, and a population density of 12 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 277.67 square kilometres (107.21 sq mi). Located next to the historically significant town of Takachiho, Hinokage is known primarily for its three large bridges, traditional Kagura dances, and the work of Kazuo Hiroshima, a traditional weaver of bamboo baskets. | ||||||
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| 1646．Gokase, Miyazaki | ||||||
| Gokase (五ヶ瀬町, Gokase-chō) is a town in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2023[update], the town has an estimated population of 3400 in 1504 households and a population density of 20 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 171.73 square kilometres (66.31 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1647．Kagoshima | ||||||
| Kagoshima (鹿児島市, Kagoshima-shi; IPA: [ka.ɡo.ɕi.ma, -maꜜ.ɕi, ka.ŋo-]), is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 583,966 in 285,992 households, and a population density of 1100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 547.61 km2 (211.43 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1648．Kanoya, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Kanoya (鹿屋市, Kanoya-shi) is a city in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 98,367 in 46114 households, and a population density of 100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 448.15 km2 (173.03 sq mi). Kanoya is also popularly called the "Town of Roses".[2] | ||||||
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| 1649．Makurazaki, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Makurazaki (枕崎市, Makurazaki-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 19,006 in 10,377 households, and a population density of 250 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 74.78 km2 (28.87 sq mi). Makurazaki is located at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, and faces the East China Sea to the south. The main urban area is near the mouth of the Kedagawa River. The north is forested, the west is a plateau that continues to the Noma Peninsula, and the east is also a plateau called the Minamisatsuma Plateau. | ||||||
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| 1650．Akune, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Akune (阿久根市, Akune-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 18,297 in 9698 households, and a population density of 140 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 134.28 km2 (51.85 sq mi). Akune is located in northwestern Kagoshima. The west side of the city faces the East China Sea (Amakusa Bay), and is dotted with islands such as Oshima and Kuwajima. The urban center at the mouth of the Takamatsu River is flat, but the rest of the city is made up of forests and hills. The northwest side of the city faces Nagashima Island, the southernmost of the Amakusa Islands, across the Kuronoseto Strait, and is connected by the Kuronoseto Bridge. | ||||||
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| 1651．Izumi, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Izumi (出水市, Izumi-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 51,450 in 25838 households, and a population density of 160 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 329.98 km2 (127.41 sq mi). Izumi is located in the northwest of Kagoshima Prefecture, about 80km north-northwest of Kagoshima City. The northern part of the city faces the Yatsushiro Sea (Shiranui Sea), the Hisatsu Mountains run northeast in the east with Yahazudake as its main peak, and the southern part is bordered by a mountain range stretching east-west with Mt. Shibi at its center. Most of the city is an alluvial fan, and the Yonenotsu River and its tributaries, the Hirara River, Takaono River, and Noda River, each flow northwest and empty into the Yatsushiro Sea. Izumi as indicated by the kanji of its name, is the point at which the Komenotsu River flows into the sea. | ||||||
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| 1652．Ibusuki, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Ibusuki (指宿市, Ibusuki-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 37,594 in 17477 households, and a population density of 250 people per km2.[3] The total area of the city is 148.81 km2 (57.46 sq mi). Ibusuki is located about 50 kilometers south of Kagoshima City, on the southeastern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, and faces the East China Sea and Kagoshima Bay from the northeastern to eastern, southern and southwestern parts of the city. Lake Ikeda is located in the center of the city, and Unagi Pond is to the east of that. Mount Kaimon is located along the East China Sea in the southwestern part of the city. The urban center is mainly formed along the coast, but in the area around Mount Kaimon, the urban area is located inland from Mount Kaimon. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park. | ||||||
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| 1653．Nishinoomote, Kagoshima | ||||||
| ishinoomote (西之表市, Nishinoomote-shi) is a city located on the island of Tanegashima, in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 14,151 in 7941 households, and a population density of 69 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 205.57 km2 (79.37 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1654．Tarumizu, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Tarumizu (垂水市, Tarumizu-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.[1] The city was founded on October 1, 1958. As of 1 May 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 13,114 in 7236 households, and a population density of 81 persons per km².[2] The total area of the city is 162.10 km2 (62.59 sq mi).> | ||||||
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| 1655．Satsumasendai, Kagoshima | ||||||
| atsumasendai (薩摩川内市, Satsumasendai-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 90,918 in 46610 households, and a population density of 130 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 682.92 km2 (263.68 sq mi). atsumasendai is part of ancient Satsuma Province and is the location of the Nara period Satsuma Kokubun-ji and the provincial capital of Satsuma Province. It was part of the holdings of Satsuma Domain in the Edo period. | ||||||
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| 1656．Hioki, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Hioki (日置市, Hioki-shi) is a city in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 45,720 in 22560 households, and a population density of 180 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 253.01 km2 (97.69 sq mi). Hioki is located in the central part of Kagoshima Prefecture, in the mid-west of the Satsuma Peninsula. The western part of the city faces the East China Sea, and is home to Fukiagehama Beach, one of Japan's three largest sand dunes. Kutajima Island, an uninhabited island about 12 kilometers offshore from Fukiagehama, is within the city limits. | ||||||
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| 1657．Soo, Kagoshima | ||||||
| oo (曽於市, So'o-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 32,575 in 17252 households, and a population density of 83 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 390.14 km2 (150.63 sq mi). oo is located in northeastern Kagoshima Prefecture. The northern part is in the Miyakonojō Basin, the eastern part is in the Wanizuka Mountains, and the southwestern part is mainly the Shirasu Plateau and rolling hills. The entire city is located in the northern part of the Ōsumi Peninsula, and is one of the few cities in Kagoshima Prefecture that does not have a coastline.Much of the area of the city is mountainous and covered with forest. It rains, but it rarely snows; however, it occasionally receives ash from volcanoes, most notably: Shinmoedake and Sakurajima. | ||||||
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| 1658．Kirishima, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Kirishima (霧島市, Kirishima-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 123,640 in 63202 households, and a population density of 200 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the city is 603.17 km2 (232.89 sq mi). Kirishima has the second largest population of the cities in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is a crossroads for commerce between Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures. It is also the home of the Kagoshima Airport, the terminus for the JR Hisatsu line, and is served by two major expressways. The former Kokubu-Hayato area was designated as a "Technopolis" as high tech industries such as Sony and Kyocera opened facilities in the city. | ||||||
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| 1659．Ichikikushikino | ||||||
| Ichikikushikino (いちき串木野市, Ichikikushikino-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 14 September 2025[update], the city had an estimated population of 25,479 in 13117 households, and a population density of 59 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 112.30 km2 (43.36 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1660．Minamisatsuma | ||||||
| Minamisatsuma (南さつま市, Minamisatsuma-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,397 in 16,779 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 283.59 km2 (109.49 sq mi). Minamisatsuma is located at the southwestern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, and faces the East China Sea. In the northwest of the city is Fukiagehama, one of the three largest sand dune areas in Japan, and in the southwest is a ria coast which is designated as a national scenic spot. Off the coast of the East China Sea are the uninhabited Uji Islands and Kusakaki Islands, which are within the city borders. | ||||||
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| 1661．Shibushi, Kagoshima | ||||||
| hibushi (志布志市, Shibushi-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 28,889 in 15135 households, and a population density of 100 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 290.21 km2 (112.05 sq mi). hibushi is located in the eastern part of Kagoshima Prefecture, at the base of the Ōsumi Peninsula, and borders Miyazaki Prefecture. The south side of the city area faces Shibushi Bay. | ||||||
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| 1662．Amami, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Amami (奄美市, Amami-shi) is a city located on the island of Amami Ōshima, in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Amami is the most populated municipality on Amami Ōshima. The most urban part of the municipality as well as the island's main port is a small city also known as Naze. As of 1 October 2020, the city has an estimated population of 41,390 and a population density of 134 persons per km2. The total area is 308.15 km2. | ||||||
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| 1663．Minamikyūshū | ||||||
| Minamikyūshū (南九州市, Minamikyūshū-shi; lit. "South Kyushu City") is a city in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 31,666 in 16189 households, and a population density of 180 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 357.91 km2 (138.19 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1664．Isa, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Isa (伊佐市, Isa-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 22,998 in 12567 households, and a population density of 59 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 392.56 km2 (151.57 sq mi). Isa is located in the northernmost inland area of Kagoshima Prefecture, about 75 kilometers north of the prefectural capital, Kagoshima City. The Kawauchi River runs through the city, which is surrounded by the Kyushu Mountains, and the urban center is part of the Oguchi Basin, with an elevation of about 180 meters. | ||||||
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| 1665．Mishima, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Mishima (三島村, Mishima-mura) is a village consisting of the inhabited islands of Iōjima, Kuroshima and Takeshima and the uninhabited islands of Shōwa Iōjima and Denshima located in Kagoshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.[1] The village office is located in the city of Kagoshima, outside the village. | ||||||
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| 1666．Toshima, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Toshima (Japanese: 十島村, Hepburn: Toshima-mura) is a village consisting of the islands of the Tokara Islands located in the Satsunan Islands of Kagoshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The village office is located in the city of Kagoshima, outside the village. As of 1 October 2020, the village has an estimated population of 740 and a density of 7.3 persons per km2. The total area is 101.35 km2. | ||||||
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| 1667．Satsuma, Kagoshima | ||||||
| atsuma (さつま町, Satsuma-chō) is a town in Satsuma District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 18,399 in 8705 households, and a population density of 61 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 303.90 km2 (117.34 sq mi). atsuma is located in an inland region in the central-northern part of Kagoshima Prefecture. | ||||||
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| 1668．Nagashima, Kagoshima | ||||||
| agashima (長島町, Nagashima-chō) is a town located in Izumi District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of 31 January 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 9618 in 4386 households, and a population density of 83 people per km2.[3] The total area of the town is 116.19 km2 (44.86 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1669．Aira, Kagoshima (Aira District) | ||||||
| Aira (姶良町, Aira-cho) was a town located in Aira District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It was located west of Kajiki and north of Kagoshima. On March 23, 2010, Aira absorbed the towns of Kajiki and Kamō (all from Aira District) to create the city of Aira. Aira District will be left with one municipality.[1] | ||||||
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| 1670．Kamō, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Kamō (蒲生町, Kamō-chō) was a town located in Aira District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,311 and the density of 89.94 persons per km2. The total area was 81.29 km2. On March 23, 2010, Kamō, along with the towns of Aira (former) and Kajiki (all from Aira District), was merged to create the city of Aira. Aira District will be left with one municipality.[1] | ||||||
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| 1671．Yūsui, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Yūsui (湧水町, Yūsui-chō) is a town located in Aira District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.[1][2]As of 31 March 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 8,361 in 4600 households, and a population density of 58 persons per km2. [3] The total area of the town is 144.29 km2 (55.71 sq mi). "Yūsui" literally means "spring water", referring to springs in the town. | ||||||
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| 1672．Ōsaki, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Ōsaki (大崎町, Ōsaki-chō) is a town located in Soo District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 12,006 in 6545 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 100.64 km2 (38.86 sq mi). Ōsaki is located in the eastern part of the Ōsumi Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture. Part of the town area is an enclave surrounded by Shibushi City, and there is also an enclave of Shibushi City within the town area. The town faces Shibushi Bay. | ||||||
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| 1673．Higashikushira, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Higashikushira (東串良町, Higashikushira-chō) is a town located in Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2023[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,220 in 2829 households, and a population density of 220 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 27.85 km2 (10.75 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1674．Kinkō, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Kinkō (錦江町, Kinkō-chō) is a town located in Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,276 in 3490 households, and a population density of 38 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 163.19 km2 (63.01 sq mi). Kinkō is located on the west coast of the Ōsumi Peninsula, facing Kinkō Bay (Kagoshima Bay) and the Satsuma Peninsula to the west. Most of the town area is occupied by the Kinomi Mountain Range (Kunimi Mountain Range). The coastal area on the west side (formerly the center of Ōnejime town) is separated from other areas by the cliff formed by the Ata caldera, and the Ōnejime plateau extends to the east. On the border with Minamiōsumi Town, there is an evergreen forest belt, and Mount Inao-dake is designated as a national Natural Monument. | ||||||
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| 1675．Minamiōsumi, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Minamiōsumi (南大隅町, Minamiōsumi-chō) is a town located in Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Its name literally means "the southern part of Ōsumi." As of 1 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,059 in 3518 households, and a population density of 28 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the town is 213.59 km2 (82.47 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1676．Kimotsuki, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Kimotsuki (肝付町, Kimotsuki-chō) is a town in Kimotsuki District. As of 30 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 13,766 in 7503 households, and a population density of 45 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 308.04 km2 (118.93 sq mi). Kimotsuki located in the eastern part of the Ōsumi Peninsula. The alluvial plain of the Kimabe River extends to the northwestern part of the town, however, most of the town's area is occupied by mountains that form part of the Kimabe Mountains. The Kasanohara Plateau, which is famous as the Shirasu Plateau, spreads out at in northwest. The Kinosuke River flows near the border with Kanoya. The town faces faces Shibushi Bay to the northeast, Uchinoura Bay to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the southeast. The former Takayama Town in the northwest and the former Uchinoura Town in the southeast are separated by Mount Kunimi, and it used to take more than 30 minutes to travel between the centers of both towns via Japan National Route 448. The Kunimi Tunnel (Kagoshima Prefectural Route 561), which runs through Mt. Kunimi, was opened in 2002, greatly shortened travel time.In addition, the Shibushi National Petroleum Reserve Base, which was created by reclaiming off the coast of Shibushi Bay, belongs to Kimotsuki. | ||||||
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| 1677．Nakatane, Kagoshima | ||||||
| akatane (中種子町, Nakatane-chō) is a town located on the island of Tanegashima, in Kumage District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,196 in 4087 households, and a population density of 53/km2 (140/sq mi).[1] The total area of the town is 136.94 km2 (52.87 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1678．Minamitane, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Minamitane (南種子町, Minamitane-chō) is a town located on the island of Tanegashima, in Kumage District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,249 in 2893 households, and a population density of 48 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 109.94 km2 (42.45 sq mi). The main spaceport of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is located at the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane. | ||||||
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| 1679．Yakushima, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Yakushima (屋久島町, Yakushima-chō) is a town located in Kumage District, Kagoshima, Japan. The town is on the island of Yakushima and Kuchinoerabujima. On October 1, 2007, the town was formed by the merger of the towns of Kamiyaku and Yaku, both from Kumage District. Major settlements of the island are the port towns of Anbō and Miyanoura. Other settlements are the coastal villages of Hiranai, Kuriobashi, Nagata, Okonotaki and the abandoned forest village of Kosugidani. Among the localities, there are the gorges of Shiratani Unsui, Arakawa, Yakushima Airport, Kigensugi and Yakusugi. | ||||||
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| 1680．Yamato, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Yamato (Japanese: 大和村, Hepburn: Yamato-son; Amami:Yamatho) is a village located on Amami Ōshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of 1 October 2020, the village had an estimated population of 1,364 and a population density of 15.47 persons per km². The total area was 88.15 km². Yamato occupies the central portion of the northeast coast of Amami Ōshima, facing the East China Sea. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September. The area is subject to frequent typhoons. | ||||||
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| 1681．Uken | ||||||
| Uken (Japanese: 宇検村, Hepburn: Uken-son; Amami:Ukin) is a village located on Amami Ōshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of October 1, 2020, the village had an estimated population of 1,621 and a population density of 15.73 persons per km2. The total area was 103.07 km2. Uken occupies the southern portion of the west coast of Amami Ōshima, facing the East China Sea. About 90% of the village is mountainous, and includes Uwandake, with a height of 694 metres (2,277 ft). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September. The area is subject to frequent typhoons. | ||||||
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| 1682．Setouchi, Kagoshima | ||||||
| etouchi (瀬戸内町, Setouchi-chō) is a town located primarily on Amami Ōshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the town had an estimated population of 8,546 and a population density of 35.62 persons per km². The total area was 239.91 km². etouchi occupies the southern portion of Amami Ōshima, facing the East China Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It also includes numerous offshore islands of Amami Ōshima, including the inhabited islands of Kakeromajima, Ukejima and Yoroshima. | ||||||
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| 1683．Tatsugō, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Tatsugō (龍郷町, Tatsugō-chō) is a town located on Amami Ōshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of June 2013, the town had an estimated population of 5,992 and a population density of 73 persons per km2. The total area was 82.06 km2. Tatsugō occupies the northern portion of Amami Ōshima, facing the East China Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is bordered by the city of Amami to both the south and the north. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September. The area is subject to frequent typhoons. | ||||||
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| 1684．Kikai, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Kikai (喜界町, Kikai-chō; Amami:Kyā ,Okinawan:Cikai) is a town located on Kikaijima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. In October 2020 the town had an estimated population of 6,629 and a population density of 117 persons per km2. The total area is 56.82 km2. The economy of the town is based on sugar cane, shōchū refining, and seasonal tourism. | ||||||
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| 1685．Tokunoshima, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Tokunoshima (徳之島町, Tokunoshima-chō) is a town located on Tokunoshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.[1]As of 1 April 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 9,403 in 4493 households and a population density of 90 persons per km2.[2] The total area of the town is 104.92 km2 (40.51 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1686．Amagi, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Amagi (天城町, Amagi-chō) is a town on the northwest coast of Tokunoshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, in the northern Ryukyu Islands of Japan. As of 1 February 2025[update], the town had an estimated population of 5,464 in 3095 households and a population density of 68 persons per km2.[1] The Masena River flows into the sea at Amagi. | ||||||
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| 1687．Isen, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Isen (Japanese: 伊仙町, Hepburn: Isen chō; Tokunoshima: Isyn) is a town located on Tokunoshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2024[update], the town had an estimated population of 6,137 in 3048 households and a population density of 10 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the village is 62.71 km2 (24.21 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1688．Wadomari, Kagoshima | ||||||
| adomari (Japanese: 和泊町, Hepburn: Wadomari cho; Kunigami: wadwumai) is a town located on Okinoerabujima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 6,246 and a population density of 155 persons per km2. The total area is 40.37 km2. adomari is located on the northern end of Okinoerabujima. | ||||||
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| 1689．China, Kagoshima | ||||||
| China (知名町, China-chō; IPA: [tɕina]; English: /tʃiˈnɑː/ chee-NAH; Kunigami: ジンニャ Jinnya)[1]is a town located on Okinoerabujima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 5,750 and a population density of 108 persons per km² (280 people/sq mi). The total area is 53.29 km² (20.6 sq mi).[2][3] | ||||||
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| 1690．Yoron, Kagoshima | ||||||
| Yoron (Japanese: 与論町, Hepburn: Yoron cho; Yoron: Yunnu / Yunnuu) is a town located on Yoronjima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 5,115 and a population density of 250 persons per km2. The total area is 20.49 km2. Much of the island is within the boundaries of the Amami Guntō National Park. | ||||||
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| 1691．Naha | ||||||
| aha (Japanese: 那覇市, Hepburn: Naha-shi; Japanese: [naꜜ.ha, na.haꜜ.ɕi];[1] Okinawan: Naafa[2][3] or Nafa[4]) is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, the southernmost prefecture of Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the city has an estimated population of 317,405 and a population density of 7,939 people per km2 (20,562 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is 39.98 km2 (15.44 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1692．Ginowan, Okinawa | ||||||
| Ginowan (Japanese: 宜野湾市, Hepburn: Ginowan-shi; Okinawan: ジノーン, romanized: Jinōn[1]) is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2024, the city has an estimated population of 100,319, with 47,490 households and a population density of 5,142 persons per km2.[2] The total area is 19.51 km2. The city borders Chatan to the west, Okinawa City to the north, Urasoe to the south and Nishihara to the east. | ||||||
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| 1693．Ishigaki, Okinawa | ||||||
| Ishigaki (Japanese: 石垣市, Hepburn: Ishigaki-shi; Yaeyama: Isïgaksï, Ishanagzï) is a city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It includes Ishigaki island and the Senkaku Islands territory.[1] The city is the political, cultural, and economic center of the Yaeyama Islands.[2] New Ishigaki Airport serves the city. As of December 2012, the city has an estimated population of 48,816 and a population density of 213 persons per km2. The total area is 229.00 km2.[3] | ||||||
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| 1694．Urasoe, Okinawa | ||||||
| Urasoe (浦添市, Urasoe-shi; Okinawan: Urashii) is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The neighboring municipalities are Naha to the south, Ginowan to the north, and Nishihara to the east. As of February 2024, the city has an estimated population of 115,518 and a population density of 6,051.2 persons per km2. The total area is 19.09 km2.[1] | ||||||
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| 1695．Nago | ||||||
| ago (名護市, Nago-shi; Okinawan: ナグ Nagu,[1][2] Kunigami: ナグー Naguu) is a city located in the northern part of Okinawa Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of December 2012, the city has an estimated population of 61,659 and a population density of 293 persons per km2.[3] Its total area is 210.30 km2.[3] | ||||||
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| 1696．Itoman, Okinawa | ||||||
| Itoman (糸満市, Itoman-shi; Okinawan: いちゅまん ʔIcuman[1]) is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The city occupies the southern tip of Okinawa Island. As of 1 October 2020, the city has an estimated population of 61,007 and a population density of 1,308.32 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,388.5/sq mi).[2] The total area is 46.63 km2 (18.00 sq mi).[3][4] | ||||||
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| 1697．Okinawa (city) | ||||||
| Okinawa City (Japanese: 沖縄市, Hepburn: Okinawa-shi; Japanese: [okinawa]) is the second-largest city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, following Naha, the capital city.[1] It is located in the central part of the island of Okinawa, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Naha. As of 1 October 2020, the city has an estimated population of 142,752 and a population density of 2,913.31 people per km2.[2] The total area is 49.00 km2. | ||||||
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| 1698．Tomigusuku, Okinawa | ||||||
| Tomigusuku (豊見城市, Tomigusuku-shi; Okinawan: トゥミグシク, romanized: Tumigushiku[1]) is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the city has an estimated population of 64,612 and a population density of 3,297 persons per km2.[2] The total area is 19.25 km2. On April 1, 2002, the administrative status of Tomigusuku was changed from village (Japanese: 村; son) to city (Japanese: 市; shi). Until then it had been the largest village in Japan. | ||||||
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| 1699．Uruma | ||||||
| Uruma (うるま市, Uruma-shi) is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.[2] The modern city of Uruma was established on April 1, 2005, when the cities of Gushikawa and Ishikawa were merged with the towns of Katsuren and Yonashiro (both from Nakagami District).[2][3] As of 1 October 2020, the city has an estimated population of 125,303 and a population density of 1,500 people per km2. The total area is 86.00 km2. The city covers part of the east coast of the south of Okinawa Island, the Katsuren Peninsula, and the eight Yokatsu Islands.[4] The Yokatsu Islands include numerous sites important to the Ryukyuan religion, and the city as a whole has numerous historical sites, including: Katsuren Castle, Agena Castle, and Iha Castle and the Iha Shell Mound.[2][3] It is home to the largest venue for Okinawan bullfighting. The Mid-Sea Road, which crosses the ocean and connects the Yokatsu Islands to the main island of Okinawa, is now a symbol of Uruma.[2][3][5] | ||||||
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| 1700．Miyakojima, Okinawa | ||||||
| Miyakojima (Japanese: 宮古島市, Hepburn: Miyakojima-shi; Miyako: Myaaku; Okinawan: Naaku) is a city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, located on the Miyako Islands. As of 2025, it had a population of 53,035. The modern city of Miyakojima was established on October 1, 2005, from the merger of the old city of Hirara, the towns of Gusukube, Irabu and Shimoji, and the village of Ueno (all from Miyako District). As a result of the merger, Miyako District only has one remaining village. | ||||||
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| 1701．Nanjō | ||||||
| anjō (Japanese: 南城市, Hepburn: Nanjō-shi) is a city located in the southern part of Okinawa Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Translated literally, the name Nanjō means "southern castle". Many castle ruins, called gusuku in the Okinawan language, can be found throughout the city. The modern city of Nanjō was established on January 1, 2006, from the merger of the town of Sashiki, and the villages of Chinen, Ōzato and Tamagusuku (all from Shimajiri District). Nanjō has an area of 49.94 km² and, on the date of its inception, a population of 46,690, and a density of 934.92 per km².[2] | ||||||
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| 1702．Kunigami, Okinawa | ||||||
| Kunigami (Japanese: 国頭村, Hepburn: Kunigami-son; Kunigami: Kunzan; Okinawan: Kunjan) is a village in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the north tip of Okinawa Island, with the East China Sea to the west, Pacific Ocean to the east, and villages of Higashi and Ōgimi to the south.[1] | ||||||
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| 1703．Ōgimi | ||||||
| Ōgimi (大宜味村, Ōgimi-son; Okinawan: Ufujimi, Kunigami: Uujimii) is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016, the village has an estimated population of 3,024 and a population density of 51 persons per km2. The total area is 63.12 square kilometres (24.37 mi2).[1] | ||||||
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| 1704．Higashi, Okinawa | ||||||
| Higashi (東村, Higashi-son; Kunigami: Agaarijimaa, Okinawan: Agarijima) is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,683 and a population density of 21 persons per km2. The total area is 81.79 km2. The village includes six wards.[1] | ||||||
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| 1705．Nakijin, Okinawa | ||||||
| akijin (今帰仁村, Nakijin-son; Kunigami: Nachizin, Okinawan: Nachijin, Northern Ryukyuan: いまきじり Imakijiri) is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003[update], the village has an estimated population of 9,529 and a population density of 239.00 persons per km2. The total area is 39.87 km2. | ||||||
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| 1706．Motobu, Okinawa | ||||||
| Motobu (本部町, Motobu-chō; Kunigami and Okinawan: Mutubu) is a town located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016, the town has an estimated population of 13,441 and a density of 250 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 54.30 square kilometres (20.97 mi2).[2] everal islands can be accessed from Motobu, namely the small islands of Sesoko (by bridge) and Minna-jima (by ferry). Both islands are incorporated as part of the Town of Motobu. Ferry service also runs from Motobu Port to Ie-jima.Motobu is served by three large supermarkets and eight individual schools from elementary to high school levels. | ||||||
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| 1707．Onna, Okinawa | ||||||
| Onna (Japanese: 恩納村, Hepburn: Onna-son; Kunigami and Okinawan: Unna) is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of October 1, 2020, the village had an estimated population of 10,869 and a population density of 210 people per km². The total area is 50.77 square kilometres (19.60 mi2). Unlike other areas of Japan, Onna has had a sustained period of population growth in the post-war period. In 1965 the population of the village was 8,471, and by 2003 it had grown to over 10,000 residents.[2] | ||||||
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| 1708．Ginoza, Okinawa | ||||||
| Ginoza (Japanese: 宜野座村, Hepburn: Ginoza-son; Okinawan: Jinuza[2]) is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of March 2022, the village had a population of 6,227.[3] The total area of Ginoza is 31.28 square kilometres (12.08 mi2), around 50% of the land area of the village is used as the Central Training Area for the United States military.[2][4][5] | ||||||
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| 1709．Kin, Okinawa | ||||||
| Kin (Japanese: 金武町, Hepburn: Kin-chō; Kunigami and Okinawan: Chin) is a town located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. In 1 October 2020, the town had an estimated population of 10,806 and a density of 290 persons per km2.[1] The total area of Kin is 37.57 square kilometres (14.51 mi2). 59% of the land area of Kin remains under control of the United States military, the highest percentage of any municipality in Okinawa Prefecture.[2] The population of the town is concentrated on a strip of land on the coast of Kin Bay. Kin is home to Camp Hansen, a military base of the United States Marines, as well as other smaller military installations.[3] | ||||||
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| 1710．Ie, Okinawa | ||||||
| Ie (Japanese: 伊江村, Hepburn: Ie-son; Kunigami and Okinawan: Ii) is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] The village lies on the island of Iejima. As of 1 October 2020, the village has an estimated population of 4,118 and the density of 180 persons per km2.[2] Ie is in a period of sustained population loss, and has the highest rate of population loss in Okinawa Prefecture.[3] The total area of the village is 22.75 square kilometres (8.78 mi2). Iejima Airport serves the village.[4] Out of 22.78 km2 land of Ie, approximately a third, or 8.02 km2 is occupied by Ie Shima Airfield, a training facility, managed by the United States Marine Corps. | ||||||
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| 1711．Yomitan | ||||||
| Yomitan (Japanese: 読谷村, Hepburn: Yomitan-son; Okinawan: Yuntan[1]) is a village located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Yomitan is located on the western coast of the central part of Okinawa Island.[2] The village is bound to the north by Onna, to the east by Okinawa City, to the south by Kadena, and to the west by the East China Sea. | ||||||
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| 1712．Kadena, Okinawa | ||||||
| Kadena (嘉手納町, Kadena-chō; Okinawan: Kadina) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 13,671 and a density of 910 persons per km2. The total area is 15.04 square kilometres (5.81 mi2). Approximately 85% of the town is controlled by the US Government including Kadena Air Base, the second-largest base in the United States Air Force.[2][3] | ||||||
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| 1713．Chatan, Okinawa | ||||||
| Chatan (北谷町, Chatan-chō; Okinawan: Chatan, Northern Ryukyuan: きたたん Kitatan) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of October 2016 the town had an estimated population of 28,578 and the density of 2,100 per km².[2] The total area of Chatan is 13.62 square kilometres (5.26 mi2). 53.5% of the land area of the town is covered by United States military bases.[1][3] | ||||||
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| 1714．Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa | ||||||
| Kitanakagusuku (北中城村, Kitanakagusuku-son; Okinawan: キタナカグシク, romanized: Kitanakagushiku[1]) is a village located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the village has an estimated population of 17,969 and the density of 1,600 persons per km². The total area is 11.53 km². It is home to Nakagusuku Castle and the Nakagusuku Hotel ruins. | ||||||
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| 1715．Nakagusuku, Okinawa | ||||||
| akagusuku (中城村, Nakagusuku-son; Okinawan: Nakagushiku) is a village located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2024, the village has an estimated population of 22,647 and a density of 1,465 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 15.53 km2.[2] The ruins of a gusuku (Ryukyuan castle), Nakagusuku Castle, are also in this village. It is famous for its ancient Chinese dance, Tafaku, which has been handed down for generations. The village is an agricultural village, with its main crop being sugar cane (Okinawan: wuuji. Japanese: satokibi).[3] It is also known for its white or yellow colored carrots.[3] Ryukyu University is partially located within Nakagusuku, and partially in the neighboring town of Nishihara. Nakagusuku features one of the largest percentages of people of Okinawan descent who immigrated overseas out of all the districts in Okinawa. | ||||||
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| 1716．Nishihara, Okinawa | ||||||
| ishihara (西原町, Nishihara-chō; Okinawan: ニシバル, romanized: Nishibaru[1][2]) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.[3] In the Okinawan language, nishi means "north" (in Japanese, however, it means "west"), as Nishihara was north of the historical Ryukyuan capital of Shuri. As of October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 34,463 and a density of 2,200 persons per km2.[4] The total area is 15.84 square kilometres (6.12 mi2).[5] | ||||||
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| 1717．Yonabaru, Okinawa | ||||||
| Yonabaru (与那原町, Yonabaru-chō; Okinawan: Yunabaru) is a town in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is located at the southern end of Okinawa Island, on the east coast, overlooking Nakagusuku Bay. As of 2024, the town has a population of 19,817 and a population density of 3,825 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 5.18 km2, making it the second smallest municipality in Okinawa. | ||||||
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| 1718．Haebaru, Okinawa | ||||||
| Haebaru (南風原町, Haebaru-chō; Okinawan: フェーバル Feebaru[1]) is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.[2] As of 2025, the town has an estimated population of 41,585 and a density of 3,865 persons per km2. The total area is 10.76 km2. It is one of the only landlocked towns in Okinawa, but its central location ensures traffic and business remain healthy. | ||||||
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| 1719．Tokashiki, Okinawa | ||||||
| Tokashiki (Japanese: 渡嘉敷村, Hepburn: Tokashiki-son; Okinawan: Tukasici) is a village located in the Kerama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The village is part of Shimajiri District.[1] Tokashiki is known for its corals, sea, beach and sun. From Tomari Port in Naha, it takes less than one hour to reach this island. | ||||||
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| 1720．Zamami, Okinawa | ||||||
| Zamami (座間味村, Zamami-son; Okinawan: Kushigiruma (後慶留間)) is a village located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The village consists of more than 20 islands approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of the prefectural capital of Naha.[1] As of October 2020 the village had a population of 892 and a population density of 53.29 persons per km2. The total area of the village of Zamami is 16.74 square kilometres (6.46 mi2).[2][3] | ||||||
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| 1721．Aguni, Okinawa | ||||||
| Aguni (粟国村, Aguni-son) is a village located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The village occupies the entirety of Aguni Island.[1] As of 2022, the village had an estimated population of 672 and a population density of 87.8 persons per km2. The total area is 7.65 square kilometres (2.95 mi2).[2] | ||||||
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| 1722．Tonaki, Okinawa | ||||||
| Tonaki (渡名喜村, Tonaki-son; Okinawan: トゥナチ Tunachi) is a village located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The village consists of Tonaki Island and the uninhabited Irisuna Island.[1] As of 2020, the village has an estimated population of 334 and a density of 89 persons per km2. The total area is 3.74 square kilometres (1.44 mi2). The highest point in Tonaki is on Tonaki Island at 178.4 metres (585 ft).[2][3] | ||||||
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| 1723．Minamidaitō, Okinawa | ||||||
| Minamidaitō (南大東村, Minamidaitō-son) is a village located entirely on Minamidaitōjima in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Minamidaitōjima is located approximately 360 kilometres (220 mi) east of Okinawa Island.[1] Minamidaitō covers 30.7 square kilometres (11.9 mi2).[2] As of June 2013, the city had a population of 1,418 and a population density of 46.4 people per km2.[3] | ||||||
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| 1724．Kitadaitō, Okinawa | ||||||
| Kitadaitō (北大東村, Kitadaitō-son) is a village consisting of the islands of Kitadaitōjima and Okidaitōjima of Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016, the village has an estimated population of 615 and a density of 47 persons per km2. The total area is 13.10 km2. All of the inhabitants live on Kitadaitōjima. | ||||||
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| 1725．Iheya, Okinawa | ||||||
| Iheya (伊平屋村, Iheya-son; Okinawan: Ihyaa, also known as Kushijii (後地)) is a village located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It encompasses the island of Iheya.[1] As of October 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,214 and the density of 56 persons per km2. The total area is 21.72 km2. | ||||||
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| 1726．Izena, Okinawa | ||||||
| Izena (伊是名村, Izena-son; Okinawan: Ijina, also known as Meejii (前地)) is a village occupying Izena Island in the north of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan (though administered as part of Shimajiri District). There are five localities of about equal size and population located on the island: Izena, Nakada, Shomi, Uchihana, and Jicchaku (also called Serikyaku). | ||||||
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| 1727．Kumejima, Okinawa | ||||||
| Kumejima (Japanese: 久米島町, Hepburn: Kumejima-chō; Okinawan: Kumishima) is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The town consists of the islands of Kume, Ōjima, Ōhajima, Torishima, and Iōtorishima. Among the islands, only Kumejima and Ōjima are populated. Kumejima is located approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of Naha.[1] The town can be accessed by the New Kumejima Ferry, Japan Transocean Air, or Ryukyu Air Commuter. Kumejima Airport serves the island. As of 1 October 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 7,192 and a population density of 110 inhabitants per square kilometre (280/sq mi).[2] The total area is 63.50 km2 (24.52 sq mi). | ||||||
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| 1728．Yaese, Okinawa | ||||||
| Yaese (八重瀬町, Yaese-chō; Okinawan:eezi) is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Yaese was formed on January 1, 2006 by a merger between the town of Kochinda and the village of Gushikami.[1] As of April 30, 2024, Yaese has a population of 32,976,[2] with a population density of 1,200 persons per km2. The total area of the town of Yaese is 26.96 square kilometres (10.41 mi2). | ||||||
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| 1729．Tarama, Okinawa | ||||||
| Tarama (多良間村, Tarama-son; Miyako & Okinawan: Tarama) is a village in Miyako District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, consisting of Tarama Island and Minna Island, between Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island. As of 2020[update], the village had a population of 1,058 residents and 466 households, with a density of 48.1 persons per km2. The total area is 22.00 square kilometres (8.49 square miles).[1] | ||||||
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| 1730．Taketomi, Okinawa | ||||||
| Taketomi (Japanese: 竹富町, Hepburn: Taketomi-chō; Yaeyama: Teedun; Okinawan: Dakidun) is a town located in Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The town includes all of the islands in the Yaeyama Islands excluding Ishigaki, Yonaguni, and the Senkaku Islands. This includes the islands of Iriomote, Yubu, Taketomi, Kohama, Kuroshima, Hateruma, and Hatoma. Although Ishigaki is not part of the town of Taketomi, the town hall is located there. | ||||||
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| 1731．Yonaguni, Okinawa | ||||||
| Yonaguni (Japanese: 与那国町, Hepburn: Yonaguni-chō; Yonaguni: ドゥナン, romanized: Dunan, older ジュニ, Juni;[1] Yaeyama: ユノーン, romanized: Yunōn; Okinawan: ユナグニ, romanized: Yunaguni) is a town located entirely on Yonaguni Island in Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the westernmost municipality in Japan, and is known for billfish fishing and as a diving spot. In 1987, divers discovered the Yonaguni Monument, a rock formation that some believe may be man-made. | ||||||
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