Asago, Hyōgo

Asago, Hyōgo
Asago
朝来市
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Location of Asago in Hyogo
Asago is located in Japan
Asago
 
Coordinates: 35°20′N 134°51′E / 35.333°N 134.85°E / 35.333; 134.85Coordinates: 35°20′N 134°51′E / 35.333°N 134.85°E / 35.333; 134.85
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Hyogo
Area
 - Total 402.98 km2 (155.6 sq mi)
Population (March 31, 2008)
 - Total 34,743
 - Density 86.2/km2 (223.3/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website City of Asago

Asago (朝来市 Asago-shi?) is a city located in Northern Hyōgo Prefecture.

Asago City was founded on April 1, 2005 from the merger of the former town of Asago and the towns of Ikuno, Santō and Wadayama, all from Asago District.

As of March 31, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 34,743 and the density of 86.32 persons per km². The total area is 402.98 km².

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Points of interest

  • Ikuno Ginzan Silver Mine
  • Kuchiganaya area
    • Tanyo Museum
    • Ikuno Shoin
  • Asago Art Village
  • Takeda Castle
  • Tataragi Dam
  • Kurokawa Dam
  • Ikuno Dam

External links

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