Overview of Hyogo Prefectureand list of its municipalities

1．Rope
A rope is a group of yarns, plies, fibres, or strands that are twisted or braided together into a larger and stronger form. Ropes have tensile strength and so can be used for dragging and lifting. Rope is thicker and stronger than similarly constructed cord, string, and twine.
Population:1,508,208 size of the Municipality:557.02km2（境界未定部分あり）
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2．Himeji
Himeji (姫路市, Himeji-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. As of 1 June 2022, the city had an estimated population of 525,682 in 227,099 households and a population density of 980 persons per km². The total area of the city is 534.35 square kilometres (206.31 sq mi).
Population:524,374 size of the Municipality:534.48km2
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3．Amagasaki
Amagasaki (尼崎市, Amagasaki-shi) is an industrial city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2022, the city had an estimated population of 455,555 in 223812 households, and a population density of 9000 persons per km². The total area of the city is 50.72 km2 (19.58 sq mi).
Population:455,469 size of the Municipality:50.72km2
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4．Akashi, Hyōgo
Akashi (明石市, Akashi-shi) is a city in southern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 304,274 in 135,323 households and a population density of 6,200 people per km². The total area of the city is 49.42 square kilometres (19.08 sq mi).
Population:304,674 size of the Municipality:49.42km2
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5．Nishinomiya
Nishinomiya (西宮市, Nishinomiya-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2022, the city had an estimated population of 484,368 in 218,948 households and a population density of 4800 persons per km². 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 Kōshien Stadium, where the Hanshin Tigers baseball team plays home games and where Japan's annual high school baseball championship is held.
Population:484,130 size of the Municipality:99.96km2（境界未定部分あり）
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6．Sumoto, Hyōgo
Sumoto (洲本市, Sumoto-shi) is a city located on Awaji Island, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2022, the city had an estimated population of 42,094 and a population density of 230 persons per km².The total area of the city is 182.38 square kilometres (70.42 sq mi).
Population:40,217 size of the Municipality:182.38km2
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7．Ashiya, Hyōgo
Ashiya (芦屋市, Ashiya-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2022, the city had an estimated population of 95,485 in 45562 households and a population density of 5200 persons per km². The total area of the city is 53.44 square kilometres (20.63 sq mi).
Population:93,825 size of the Municipality:18.47km2（境界未定部分あり）
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8．Itami
Itami (伊丹市, Itami-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2022, 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).
Population:197,037 size of the Municipality:25.00km2
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9．Aioi, Hyōgo
Aioi (相生市, Aioi-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 28,208 in 13143 households and a population density of 310 persons per km². The total area of the city is 90.4 square kilometres (34.9 sq mi).
Population:27,438 size of the Municipality:90.40km2
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10．Toyooka, Hyōgo
Toyooka (豊岡市, Toyooka-shi) is a city in the northern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the city had an estimated population of 78,348 in 37769 households and a population density of 110 persons per km².The total area of the city is 697.55 square kilometres (269.33 sq mi).
Population:75,245 size of the Municipality:697.55km2
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11．Kakogawa, Hyōgo
Kakogawa (加古川市, Kakogawa-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 258,497 in 108,688 households and a population density of 1,900 persons per km². The total area of the city is 138.48 square kilometres (53.47 sq mi).
Population:257,521 size of the Municipality:138.48km2
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12．Akō, Hyōgo
Akō (赤穂市, Akō-shi) is a city located in southwestern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 45,747 in 20563 households and a population density of 360 persons per km². The total area of the city is 126.85 square kilometres (48.98 sq mi).
Population:44,479 size of the Municipality:126.85km2
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13．Nishiwaki, Hyōgo
Nishiwaki (西脇市, Nishiwaki-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 39,001 in 17210 households and a population density of 290 persons per km².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
Population:37,390 size of the Municipality:132.44km2
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14．Takarazuka, Hyōgo
Takarazuka (宝塚市, Takarazuka-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2022, the city had an estimated population of 224,054 in 96463 households and a population density of 2200 persons per km². 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.
Population:223,862 size of the Municipality:101.80km2（境界未定部分あり）
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15．Miki, Hyōgo
Miki (三木市, Miki-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2022, the city had an estimated population of 75,009 and a population density of 420 persons per km². The total area of the city is 176.51 square kilometres (68.15 sq mi).
Population:73,496 size of the Municipality:176.51km2
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16．Takasago, Hyōgo
Takasago (高砂市, Takasago-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021, the city had an estimated population of 86,888 in 36828 households and a population density of 2500 persons per km². The total area of the city is 34.38 km2 (13.27 sq mi).
Population:85,956 size of the Municipality:34.38km2
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17．Kawanishi, Hyōgo
Kawanishi (川西市, Kawanishi-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2022, the city had an estimated population of 155,165 and a population density of 2900 persons per km². The total area of the city is 53.44 square kilometres (20.63 sq mi).
Population:151,024 size of the Municipality:53.44km2
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18．Ono, Hyōgo
Ono (小野市, Ono-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022, the city had an estimated population of 47,609 in 20483 households and a population density of 510 persons per km².The total area of the city is 92.94 square kilometres (35.88 sq mi).
Population:46,802 size of the Municipality:92.94km2（境界未定部分あり）
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19．Sanda, Hyōgo
Sanda (三田市, Sanda-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2022, the city had an estimated population of 108,452 in 47018 households and a population density of 520 persons per km². The total area of the city is 210.32 square kilometres (81.21 sq mi).
Population:106,605 size of the Municipality:210.32km2
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20．Kasai, Hyōgo
Kasai (加西市, Kasai-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022, the city had an estimated population of 42,494 in 18242 households and a population density of 72 persons per km². The total area of the city is 150.98 square kilometres (58.29 sq mi).
Population:41,333 size of the Municipality:150.98km2（境界未定部分あり）
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21．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, the city had an estimated population of 40,050 in 17523 households and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 493.21 square kilometres (190.43 sq mi)
Population:38,607 size of the Municipality:377.59km2
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22．Yabu, Hyōgo
Yabu (養父市, Yabu-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the city had an estimated population of 22,177 in 9236 households and a population density of 52 persons per km². The total area of the city is 422.91 square kilometres (163.29 sq mi).
Population:21,200 size of the Municipality:422.91km2
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23．Tamba, Hyōgo
Tamba (丹波市, Tanba-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the city had an estimated population of 62,152 in 26090 households and a population density of 130 persons per km².The total area of the city is 493.21 square kilometres (190.43 sq mi).
Population:59,868 size of the Municipality:493.21km2
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24．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, the city had an estimated population of 45,489 kn 19856 households, and a population density of 200 persons per km².The total area of the city is 229.01 square kilometres (88.42 sq mi).
Population:42,823 size of the Municipality:229.01km2
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25．Asago, Hyōgo
Asago (朝来市, Asago-shi) is a city located in northern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the city had an estimated population of 28,971 in 12245 households and a population density of 72 persons per km².The total area of the city is 403.06 square kilometres (155.62 sq mi).
Population:27,833 size of the Municipality:403.06km2
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26．Awaji, Hyōgo
Awaji (淡路市, Awaji-shi) is a city located on Awaji Island in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2022, the city had an estimated population of 42,597 and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area of the city is 184.32 square kilometres (71.17 sq mi).
Population:41,260 size of the Municipality:184.32km2
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27．Shisō, Hyōgo
Shisō (宍粟市, Shisō-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 35,639 in 14694 households and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area of the city is 658.54 square kilometres (254.26 sq mi).
Population:33,322 size of the Municipality:658.54km2
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28．Katō, Hyōgo
Katō (加東市, Katō-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022, the city had an estimated population of 39,628 in 17199 households and a population density of 250 persons per km². The total area of the city is 157.55 square kilometres (60.83 sq mi).
Population:40,124 size of the Municipality:157.55km2
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29．Tatsuno, Hyōgo
Tatsuno (たつの市, Tatsuno-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 74,414 in 31119 households and a population density of 6200 persons per km². The total area of the city is 49.42 square kilometres (19.08 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". Nomi no Sukune Shrine is located at the place said to be his grave.
Population:72,687 size of the Municipality:210.87km2（境界未定部分あり）
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30．Inagawa, Hyōgo
Inagawa (猪名川町, Inagawa-chō) is a town located in Kawabe District in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2022, the town had an estimated population of 29,579 in 12552 households and a population density of 330 persons per km². The total area of the town is 90.33 square kilometres (34.88 sq mi).
Population:28,713 size of the Municipality:90.33km2
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31．Taka, Hyōgo
Taka (多可町, Taka-chō) is a town in Taka District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 May 2022, the town had an estimated population of 19,589 in 7661 households and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area of the town is 185.19 square kilometres (71.50 sq mi).
Population:18,467 size of the Municipality:185.19km2
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32．Inami, Hyōgo
Inami (稲美町, Inami-chō) is a town located in Kako District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022, the town had an estimated population of 30,622 in 12843 households and a population density of 880 persons per km². The total area of the town is 34.92 square kilometres (13.48 sq mi).
Population:30,041 size of the Municipality:34.92km2
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33．Harima, Hyōgo
Harima (播磨町, Harima-chō) is a town located in Kako District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022, the town had an estimated population of 34,735 in 15410 households and a population density of 3800 persons per km². 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.
Population:33,793 size of the Municipality:9.13km2
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34．Ichikawa, Hyōgo
Ichikawa (市川町, Ichikawa-chō) is a town located in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022, the town had an estimated population of 11,275 in 4917 households and a population density of 53 persons per km². The total area of the town is 82.67 square kilometres (31.92 sq mi).
Population:10,614 size of the Municipality:82.67km2
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35．Fukusaki, Hyōgo
Fukusaki (福崎町, Fukusaki-chō) is a town in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022, the town had an estimated population of 18,742 in 7803 households and a population density of 410 persons per km². The total area of the town is 45.79 square kilometres (17.68 sq mi).
Population:19,072 size of the Municipality:45.79km2
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36．Kamikawa, Hyōgo
Kamikawa (神河町, Kamikawa-chō) is a town located in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2022, the town had an estimated population of 10,794 in 4220 households and a population density of 53 persons per km². The total area of the town is 202.23 square kilometres (78.08 sq mi).
Population:10,143 size of the Municipality:202.23km2
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37．Taishi, Hyōgo
Taishi (太子町, Taishi-chō) is a town located in Ibo District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 June 2022, the town had an estimated population of 33,753 in 13941 households and a population density of 1500 persons per km². The total area of the town is 22.61 square kilometres (8.73 sq mi).
Population:33,228 size of the Municipality:22.61km2（境界未定部分あり）
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38．Kamigōri, Hyōgo
Kamigōri (上郡町, Kamigōri-chō) is a town located in Akō District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2022, the town had an estimated population of 14,179 in 6426 households and a population density of 94 persons per km².The total area of the town is 150.26 square kilometres (58.02 sq mi).
Population:13,367 size of the Municipality:150.26km2
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39．Sayō, Hyōgo
Sayō (佐用町, Sayō-chō) is a town located in Sayō District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the town had an estimated population of 15,701 in 6797 households and a population density of 51 persons per km².The total area of the town is 307.44 square kilometres (118.70 sq mi).
Population:15,018 size of the Municipality:307.44km2
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40．Kami, Hyōgo (Mikata)
Kami (香美町, Kami-chō) is a town located in Mikata District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the town had an estimated population of 16,256 in 6368 households and a population density of 44 persons per km². 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.
Population:15,075 size of the Municipality:368.77km2
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41．Shin'onsen, Hyōgo
Shin'onsen (新温泉町, Shin'onsen-chō) is a town located in Mikata District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2022, the town had an estimated population of 12,814 in 4873 households and a population density of 53 persons per km². The total area of the town is 241.01 square kilometres (93.05 sq mi).
Population:12,706 size of the Municipality:241.01km2
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Municipalities in Hyogo Prefecture