Miyazu, Kyoto
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| Miyazu 宮津 |
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| Coordinates: 35°32′N 135°12′E / 35.533°N 135.2°ECoordinates: 35°32′N 135°12′E / 35.533°N 135.2°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kansai (Kinki | ||
| Prefecture | Kyoto | ||
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| • Mayor | Shoji Inoue (since July 2006) | ||
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| • Total | 169.31 km2 (65.4 sq mi) | ||
| Population (May 31, 2011) | |||
| • Total | 21,512 | ||
| • Density | 127.06/km2 (329.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Pinus | ||
| - Flower | Cryptotaenia, Azalea | ||
| Phone number | 81-(0)772-22-2121 | ||
| Address | Yanaginawate 345-1, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture (京都府宮津市字柳縄手345ー１) 626-0024 |
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Miyazu (宮津市 Miyazu-shi) is a city located in Kyoto, Japan.
As of May 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 21,512 with 8,360 households and the density of 127.06 persons per km². The total area is 169.31 km².
Located in Miyazu city is Amanohashidate or the 'bridge to heaven', said to be one of Japan's three most beautiful sights. The naturally formed land bridge is 3.6 km long and covered in pine trees.
The city was founded on June 1, 1954.
[edit] External links
- Miyazu official website in Japanese
- Japan guide information on Amanohashidate in English
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