Kakogawa, Hyōgo
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| Kakogawa 加古川 |
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| 加古川市 · Kakogawa | |||
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| Coordinates: 34°45′N 134°50′E / 34.75°N 134.833°ECoordinates: 34°45′N 134°50′E / 34.75°N 134.833°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kansai | ||
| Prefecture | Hyōgo | ||
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| • Mayor | Shōichi Tarumoto | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 138.51 km2 (53.5 sq mi) | ||
| Population (March 2010) | |||
| • Total | 268,565 | ||
| • Density | 1,940/km2 (5,024.6/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Japanese Black Pine | ||
| - Flower | Azalea | ||
| Phone number | 079-421-2000 | ||
| Address | 2000 Kakogawachō Kitazaike, Kakogawa-shi Hyōgo-ken 675-8501 |
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| Website | City of Kakogawa | ||
Kakogawa (加古川市 Kakogawa-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on June 15, 1950.
As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 268,565 and a population density of 1,940 persons per km². The total area is 138.51 km². The city currently has a sister city relationship with Maringá, in Brazil, and Waitakere City, in New Zealand.
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[edit] Culture
[edit] Architecture
- Kakurin-ji - Taishidō completed in 1112, and Main Hall was completed in 1397. Both are National Treasures of Japan.
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