Takahashi, Okayama
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| Takahashi 高梁市 |
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| Coordinates: 34°47′29″N 133°36′59″E / 34.79139°N 133.61639°ECoordinates: 34°47′29″N 133°36′59″E / 34.79139°N 133.61639°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chugoku |
| Prefecture | Okayama |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Takanori Kondo (since October 2010) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 547.01 km2 (211.20 sq mi) |
| Population (April 30, 2011) | |
| • Total | 34,119 |
| • Density | 62.37/km2 (161.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
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| - Tree | Pinus densiflora |
| - Flower | Cherry blossom |
| - Bird | Megaceryle lugubris |
| Phone number | 81-(0)866-23-1555 |
| Address | Matsubara-dori (street) 2043, Takahashi-city, Okayama Prefecture (岡山県高梁市松原通2043) 716-8501 |
| Website | www.city.takahashi.okayama.jp |
Takahashi (高梁市 Takahashi-shi) is a city located in Okayama, Japan.
As of April 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 34,119, with a household number of 13,990 and the density of 62.37 persons per km². The total area is 547.01 km².
The city was founded on May 1, 1954.
Bitchū Matsuyama Castle overlooks the town. Another significant location is Raikyū-ji, a Buddhist temple with a historic garden.
On October 1, 2004 Takahashi absorbed the town of Ukan, from Jōbō District, and the towns of Nariwa, Kawakami, and Bitchū, all from Kawakami District, to form the new city of Takahashi. Kawakami District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
[edit] External links
Media related to Takahashi, Okayama at Wikimedia Commons
- Takahashi travel guide from Wikitravel
- Takahashi official website (Japanese)
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