- Miyoshi, Hiroshima
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Miyoshi
三次市— City —
FlagLocation of Miyoshi in Hiroshima Coordinates: 34°48′N 132°51′E / 34.8°N 132.85°ECoordinates: 34°48′N 132°51′E / 34.8°N 132.85°E Country Japan Region Chūgoku (San'yō) Prefecture Hiroshima Government - Mayor Kazutoshi Masuda (since May 2011) Area - Total 778.19 km2 (300.5 sq mi) Population (March 2008) - Total 58,170 - Density 74.8/km2 (193.7/sq mi) Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) City symbols - Tree Maple - Flower Sakura - Bird Japanese Wagtail Phone number 0824-62-6111 Address 2-8-1, Tōkaichi Naka, Miyoshi-shi, Hiroshima-ken
728-8501Website City of Miyoshi Miyoshi (三次市 Miyoshi-shi ) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
The city was founded on March 31, 1954.
On April 1, 2004, Miyoshi City absorbed the towns of Kisa, Mirasaka and Miwa, the villages of Funo, Kimita and Sakugi, all from Futami District, and the town of Kōnu, from Kōnu District, to form the new city of Miyoshi. Futami District was dissolved thereby.
As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 58,170 and a population density of 74.8 persons per km². The total area is 778 km².
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
Hiroshima Prefecture Hiroshima (capital city) Other cities Aki District Jinseki District Sera District Toyota District Yamagata District Categories:- Cities in Hiroshima Prefecture
- Populated places established in 1954
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