Ine, Kyoto

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Ine
伊根
Location of Ine in Kyoto
Government
 - Mayor Yoshimoto Hideki
Area
 - Total 61.98 km2 (23.9 sq mi)
Population
(2008)
2,500
 - Density 47.14/km2 (122.1/sq mi)
City Symbols
 - Tree Japanese Black Pine
 - Flower Chrysanthemum
Website Ine

Ine (伊根町 Ine-chō?) is a town located in Yosa District, Kyoto, Japan.

As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,500 and a density of 47.14 persons per km². The total area is 61.98 km².

[edit] History

Ine was founded on November 3, 1954 by the merger of four villages.

[edit] Politics and government

Ine is governed by mayor Yoshimoto Hideki, an independent. The city assembly has 10 members.

[edit] External links

The harbour of Ine.

Coordinates: 35°41′N 135°17′E / 35.683°N 135.283°E / 35.683; 135.283