Awaji, Hyōgo
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| Coordinates: 34°26′N 134°55′E / 34.433°N 134.917°ECoordinates: 34°26′N 134°55′E / 34.433°N 134.917°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kansai | ||
| Prefecture | Hyogo | ||
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| • Total | 184.05 km2 (71.06 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2008) | |||
| • Total | 49,812 | ||
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| Website | City of Awaji | ||
Awaji (淡路市 Awaji-shi) is a city located on Awaji Island in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
Awaji City was founded on 1 April 2005 from the merger of the former town of Awaji with the towns of Tsuna, Higashiura, Hokudan, Ichinomiya, all in Tsuna District.
As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 49,812 and a density of 281.16 persons per km². The total area is 184.05 km².
Notable local places to visit are Awaji Yumebutai (Kiseki No Hoshi Greenhouse), Nojima Fault (the focus of the Great Hanshin Earthquake), Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park, Honpuku-ji Temple and Awaji World Park Onokoro.
[edit] Bicycle rental scheme
Jointly with Minami Awaji and Sumoto, the city operates a low-cost electric bike rental scheme, designed to attract visitors to stay for more than one day in order to explore the island.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "Rental bicycles eyed to boost tourism" (in English). Yomiuri Shimbun (Japan). 19 July 2010. http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/business/T100718001401.htm. Retrieved 2 August 2010.
[edit] External links
Media related to Awaji, Hyōgo at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese)
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