Overview of Fukushima Prefecture and list of its municipalities

1．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, central region of the prefecture. As of 1 May 2021, the city has an estimated population of 283,742 in 122,130 households and a population density of 370 inhabitants per square kilometre (960/sq mi). The total area of the city is 767.72 square kilometres (296.42 sq mi).The present-day city of Fukushima partially consists of most of the former Shinobu and Date Districts and a portion of the former Adachi District. The city is located in the Fukushima Basin's southwest area and nearby mountains. There are many onsen on the outskirts of the city, including the resort areas of Iizaka Onsen, Takayu Onsen, and Tsuchiyu Onsen. Fukushima is also the location of the Fukushima Race Course, the only Japan Racing Association horse racing track in the Tōhoku region of Japan.
Population:277,512 size of the Municipality:767.72km2
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・Fukushima (city):tourist attractions： art museumstationhot springMountainriver
2．Aizuwakamatsu
Aizuwakamatsu (会津若松市, Aizuwakamatsu-shi) is a city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021, the city had an estimated population of 118,159 in 50,365 households, and a population density of 310 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 382.97 square kilometres (147.87 sq mi).
Population:114,335 size of the Municipality:382.97km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Aizuwakamatsu:tourist attractions： MuseumstationMountain
3．Kōriyama
Kōriyama (郡山市, Kōriyama-shi) is a city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020, the city has an estimated population of 322,996 people in 141760 households, and a population density of 430 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.
Population:323,545 size of the Municipality:757.20km2
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・Kōriyama:tourist attractions： art museumstationAlcoholConfectionery
4．Iwaki, Fukushima
Iwaki (いわき市, Iwaki-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, Iwaki had a population of 337,765 in 143,500 households, and population density of 270 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,232.02 square kilometres (475.69 sq mi), 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.
Population:324,770 size of the Municipality:1,232.02km2
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・Iwaki, Fukushima:tourist attractions： TempleShrineMuseumstationhot springDishes
5．Shirakawa, Fukushima
Shirakawa (白河市, Shirakawa-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the city had an estimated population of 59,393 in 23,546 households and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 305.3 square kilometres (117.9 sq mi).
Population:58,004 size of the Municipality:305.32km2
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・Shirakawa, Fukushima:tourist attractions： stationpark
6．Sukagawa, Fukushima
Sukagawa (須賀川市, Sukagawa-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2018, the city had an estimated population of 76,251 in 38824 households, and a population density of 270 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 279.43 square kilometres (107.9 sq mi).
Population:73,683 size of the Municipality:279.43km2
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・Sukagawa, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
7．Kitakata, Fukushima
Kitakata (喜多方市, Kitakata-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the city had an estimated population of 46,269 in 16,769 households, 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'.
Population:43,104 size of the Municipality:554.63km2
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・Kitakata, Fukushima:tourist attractions： stationConfectionery
8．Sōma, Fukushima
Sōma (相馬市, Sōma-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020, the city had an estimated population of 34,631, and a population density of 180 persons per km2 in 14,358 households. The total area of the city is 197.79 square kilometres (76.37 sq mi).
Population:33,811 size of the Municipality:197.79km2
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・Sōma, Fukushima:tourist attractions： stationpark
9．Nihonmatsu, Fukushima
Nihonmatsu (二本松市, Nihonmatsu-shi) is a city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the city has an estimated population of 54,013 in 20,179 households, 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.
Population:51,923 size of the Municipality:344.42km2
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・Nihonmatsu, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
10．Tamura, Fukushima
Tamura (田村市, Tamura-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the city had an estimated population of 35,702 in 12,821 households and a population density of 78 persons per km². The total area of the city was 458.30 square kilometres (176.95 sq mi).
Population:33,591 size of the Municipality:458.33km2
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・Tamura, Fukushima:tourist attractions： Shrinestation
11．Minamisōma
Minamisōma (南相馬市, Minamisōma-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the city had an estimated population of 53,462 in 26,355 households, and a population density of 130 persons per km². The total area of the city is 398.58 square kilometres (153.89 sq mi).
Population:57,206 size of the Municipality:398.58km2
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・Minamisōma:tourist attractions： station
12．Date, Fukushima
Date (伊達市, Date-shi) is a city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020, 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).
Population:56,334 size of the Municipality:265.12km2
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・Date, Fukushima:tourist attractions： ShrinestationMountain
13．Motomiya, Fukushima
Motomiya (本宮市, Motomiya-shi) is a city located in north-central Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the city had an estimated population of 30,401 in 10,680 households and a population density of 350 persons per km2. 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.
Population:30,043 size of the Municipality:88.02km2
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・Motomiya, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
14．Koori, Fukushima
Koori (桑折町, Koori-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, 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).
Population:11,090 size of the Municipality:42.97km2
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・Koori, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
15．Kunimi, Fukushima
Kunimi (国見町, Kunimi-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020, 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).
Population:8,194 size of the Municipality:37.95km2
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・Kunimi, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
16．Kawamata, Fukushima
Kawamata (川俣町, Kawamata-machi) is a town in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, 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).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. 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.Kawamata's main annual event is the Cosquín en Japón festival, a three-day celebration of traditional Argentinian music and dance, which is held each year in October.
Population:11,422 size of the Municipality:127.70km2
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17．Ōtama, Fukushima
Ōtama (大玉村, Ōtama-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020, the village had an estimated population of 8,781, and a population density of 110 persons per km2 in 2896 households. 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.
Population:8,890 size of the Municipality:79.44km2
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18．Kagamiishi, Fukushima
Kagamiishi (鏡石町, Kagamiishi-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 12,272 in 4434 households, and a population density of 390 persons per km². The total area of the town was 31.30 square kilometres (12.08 sq mi)..
Population:12,174 size of the Municipality:31.30km2
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・Kagamiishi, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
19．Ten-ei, Fukushima
Ten-ei (天栄村, Ten-ei-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020, the village had an estimated population of 5,258 in 1717 households, and a population density of 23 persons per km². The total area of the village was 225.52 square kilometres (87.07 sq mi).
Population:4,965 size of the Municipality:225.52km2
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20．Shimogō, Fukushima
Shimogō (下郷町, Shimogō-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the town had an estimated population of 5,517 in 2216 households and a population density of 17 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 317.04 square kilometres (122.41 sq mi).
Population:4,908 size of the Municipality:317.04km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Shimogō, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
21．Hinoemata, Fukushima
Hinoemata (檜枝岐村, Hinoemata-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020, 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.
Population:504 size of the Municipality:390.46km2
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・Hinoemata, Fukushima:tourist attractions： Mountain
22．Tadami, Fukushima
Tadami (只見町, Tadami-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town has an estimated population of 4,117 in 1749 households, of which 45.88% were classified as "elderly households" 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.
Population:3,810 size of the Municipality:747.56km2
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・Tadami, Fukushima:tourist attractions： stationriver
23．Minamiaizu
Minamiaizu (南会津町, Minamiaizu-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the town had an estimated population of 15,158 in 6,575 households, and a population density of 17 persons per km². The total area of the town was 886.52 square kilometres (342.29 sq mi).
Population:13,608 size of the Municipality:886.47km2
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・Minamiaizu:tourist attractions： station
24．Kitashiobara, Fukushima
Kitashiobara (北塩原村, Kitashiobara-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the village had an estimated population of 2,697 in 1091 households, and a population density of 12 persons per km². The total area of the village was 234.08 square kilometres (90.38 sq mi).
Population:2,360 size of the Municipality:234.08km2
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・Kitashiobara, Fukushima:tourist attractions： art museum
25．Nishiaizu, Fukushima
Nishiaizu (西会津町, Nishiaizu-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the town had an estimated population of 6,090 in 2598 households, and a population density of 20 persons per km². Approximately 66% of the population is over the age of 65. The total area is 298.18 square kilometres (115.13 sq mi).
Population:5,420 size of the Municipality:298.18km2
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・Nishiaizu, Fukushima:tourist attractions： stationbridge
26．Bandai, Fukushima
Bandai (磐梯町, Bandai-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2018, the town had an estimated population of 3,533 in 1195 households, 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).
Population:3,202 size of the Municipality:59.77km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Bandai, Fukushima:tourist attractions： TemplestationMountain
27．Inawashiro
Inawashiro (猪苗代町, Inawashiro-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 13,810 in 5309 households, 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.
Population:12,948 size of the Municipality:394.85km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Inawashiro:tourist attractions： stationMountain
28．Aizubange
Aizubange (会津坂下町, Aizubange-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the town had an estimated population of 15,159 in 5487 households, and a population density of 170 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 91.59 square kilometres (35.36 sq mi).
Population:14,357 size of the Municipality:91.59km2
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・Aizubange:tourist attractions： station
29．Yugawa, Fukushima
Yugawa (湯川村, Yugawa-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, the village had an estimated population of 3,051 in 924 households, and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 16.37 square kilometres (6.32 sq mi)..
Population:2,967 size of the Municipality:16.37km2
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・Yugawa, Fukushima:tourist attractions： Templestation
30．Yanaizu, Fukushima
Yanaizu (柳津町, Yanaizu-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2019, the town had an estimated population of 3,304 in 1,269 households, and a population density of 19 persons per km². The total area of the town was 175.82 square kilometres (67.88 sq mi).
Population:2,895 size of the Municipality:175.82km2
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・Yanaizu, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
31．Mishima, Fukushima
Mishima (三島町, Mishima-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 1,590 in 755 households, 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.
Population:1,329 size of the Municipality:90.81km2
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・Mishima, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
32．Kaneyama, Fukushima
Kaneyama (金山町, Kaneyama-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 1972, in 1037 households 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.
Population:1,721 size of the Municipality:293.92km2
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・Kaneyama, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
33．Shōwa, Fukushima
Shōwa (昭和村, Shōwa-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the village had an estimated population of 1,236 in 658 households, 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).
Population:1,167 size of the Municipality:209.46km2
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34．Aizumisato
Aizumisato (会津美里町, Aizumisato-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 20,092 in 7306 households and a population density of 73 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 276.33 square kilometres (106.69 sq mi).
Population:18,087 size of the Municipality:276.33km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Aizumisato:tourist attractions： Shrinestation
35．Nishigō, Fukushima
Nishigō (西郷村, Nishigō-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the village had an estimated population of 20,351 in 7618 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 192.06 square kilometres (74.15 sq mi)..
Population:20,891 size of the Municipality:192.06km2
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・Nishigō, Fukushima:tourist attractions： stationriver
36．Izumizaki, Fukushima
Izumizaki (泉崎村, Izumizaki-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the village had an estimated population of 6,265 in 2179 households, and a population density of 180 persons per km². The total area of the village was 35.43 square kilometres (13.68 sq mi).
Population:6,043 size of the Municipality:35.43km2
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・Izumizaki, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
37．Nakajima, Fukushima
Nakajima (中島村, Nakajima-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the village had an estimated population of 5,031 in 1696 households, and a population density of 270 persons per km². The total area of the village was 18.92 square kilometres (7.31 sq mi).
Population:4,744 size of the Municipality:18.92km2
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38．Yabuki, Fukushima
Yabuki (矢吹町, Yabuki-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, the town had an estimated population of 16,955 in 6051 households, and a population density of 280 persons per km². The total area of the town was 60.4 square kilometres (23.3 sq mi).
Population:17,019 size of the Municipality:60.40km2
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・Yabuki, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
39．Tanagura, Fukushima
Tanagura (棚倉町, Tanagura-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the town had an estimated population of 13,827 in 5053 households, and a population density of 86 persons per km². The total area of the town was 159.93 km2 (61.75 sq mi).
Population:12,832 size of the Municipality:159.93km2
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・Tanagura, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
40．Yamatsuri, Fukushima
Yamatsuri (矢祭町, Yamatsuri-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 5702 in 2095 households, and a population density of 48 persons per km². The total area of the town was 118.27 square kilometres (45.7 sq mi).
Population:5,116 size of the Municipality:118.27km2
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・Yamatsuri, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
41．Hanawa, Fukushima
Hanawa (塙町, Hanawa-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020, the town had an estimated population of 8,369 in 3301 households, and a population density of 40 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 211.41 square kilometres (81.6 sq mi).
Population:8,024 size of the Municipality:211.41km2
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・Hanawa, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
42．Samegawa, Fukushima
Samegawa (鮫川村, Samegawa-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020, the village had an estimated population of 3,081 in 1107 households, and a population density of 23 persons per km2. The total area of the village was 131.34 square kilometres (50.7 sq mi).
Population:2,840 size of the Municipality:131.34km2
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43．Ishikawa, Fukushima
Ishikawa (石川町, Ishikawa-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 21 March 2018, the town had an estimated population of 15,511 in 5690 households, and a population density of 130 persons per km². The total area of the town was 115.71 square kilometres (44.7 sq mi).
Population:13,945 size of the Municipality:115.71km2
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・Ishikawa, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
44．Tamakawa, Fukushima
Tamakawa (玉川村, Tamakawa-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the village had an estimated population of 6,497 in 2143 households, and a population density of 140 per km². The total area of the village was 46.67 square kilometres (18.02 sq mi).
Population:6,116 size of the Municipality:46.67km2
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・Tamakawa, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
45．Hirata, Fukushima
Hirata (平田村, Hirata-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2020, the village had an estimated population of 5,935 in 2016 households, and a population density of 66 persons per km². The total area of the village was 93.42 square kilometres (36.1 sq mi).
Population:5,511 size of the Municipality:93.42km2
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46．Asakawa, Fukushima
Asakawa (浅川町, Asakawa-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 6,315 in 21608 households, and a population density of 170 persons per km². The total area of the town was 37.43 square kilometres (14.45 sq mi).
Population:5,755 size of the Municipality:37.43km2
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・Asakawa, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
47．Furudono, Fukushima
Furudono (古殿町, Furudono-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020, the town had an estimated population of 5,149 in 1741 households, and a population density of 33 persons per km². The total area of the town was 163.29 square kilometres (63.0 sq mi).
Population:4,545 size of the Municipality:163.29km2
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48．Miharu, Fukushima
Miharu (三春町, Miharu-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 17,471 in 6348 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 72.76 square kilometres (28.09 sq mi).
Population:16,640 size of the Municipality:72.76km2
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・Miharu, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
49．Ono, Fukushima
Ono (小野町, Ono-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 10,416 in 3464 households, 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.
Population:8,957 size of the Municipality:125.18km2
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・Ono, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
50．Hirono, Fukushima
Hirono (広野町, Hirono-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020, the town had an official registered population of 4755 in 2267 households, and a population density of 81 persons per km². The total area of the town is 58.69 square kilometres (22.66 sq mi).
Population:5,329 size of the Municipality:58.69km2
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・Hirono, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
51．Naraha, Fukushima
Naraha (楢葉町, Naraha-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an official registered population of 6,784 in 2956 households, 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). 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.
Population:3,577 size of the Municipality:103.64km2
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・Naraha, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
52．Tomioka, Fukushima
Tomioka (富岡町, Tomioka-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020, the town had an estimated population of 1,489 in 5578 households and a population density of 21,8 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).
Population:1,386 size of the Municipality:68.39km2
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・Tomioka, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
53．Kawauchi, Fukushima
Kawauchi (川内村, Kawauchi-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2020, 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). The village was evacuated as a result of the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, but in 2014, all restrictions were lifted.
Population:1,882 size of the Municipality:197.35km2
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54．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. 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. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an official registered population of 11,505 in 4,235 households; however, this number is due to the municipality continuing to keep track of its residents despite them having been evacuated elsewhere throughout the country. The actual population resident in the town was 2,578 people. The total area of the town is 78.71 square kilometres (30.39 sq mi).
Population:- size of the Municipality:78.71km2
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・Ōkuma, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
55．Futaba, Fukushima
Futaba (双葉町, Futaba-machi) is a town in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the town had an actual population of zero, although as of 2017, the official registered population was 6,093 in 2,301 households. The total area of the town is 51.42 square kilometres (19.85 sq mi). 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.
Population:- size of the Municipality:51.42km2
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・Futaba, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
56．Namie, Fukushima
Namie (浪江町, Namie-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020 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). The town was evacuated as a result of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster—being directly downwind from the power plant—and was within the exclusion zone set up in response to the disaster. Following ongoing clean-up efforts, Namie's business district and town hall have reopened, but access to more heavily contaminated western parts of the town remains restricted.
Population:- size of the Municipality:223.14km2
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・Namie, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
57．Katsurao, Fukushima
Katsurao (葛尾村, Katsurao-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, 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). The total area of the village is 84.37 square kilometres (32.58 sq mi). 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.
Population:346 size of the Municipality:84.37km2
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58．Shinchi, Fukushima
Shinchi (新地町, Shinchi-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, 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. The total area is 46.70 square kilometres (18.03 sq mi).
Population:7,746 size of the Municipality:46.70km2
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・Shinchi, Fukushima:tourist attractions： station
59．Iitate, Fukushima
Iitate (飯舘村, Iitate-mura) is a village located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, 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. The total area the village is 230.13 square kilometres (88.85 sq mi).
Population:847 size of the Municipality:230.13km2
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Municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture