Hyūga, Miyazaki

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Hyūga
日向市
Location of Hyūga
Hyūga's location in Miyazaki, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Miyazaki
Physical characteristics
Area 336.29 km² (129.84 sq mi)
Population (as of March 2008)
     Total 63,082
     Density 188 /km² (487 /sq mi)
Location 32°25′N, 131°37′E
Symbols
Tree Osmanthus
Flower Sunflower
Symbol of Hyūga
Flag
Hyūga Government Office
Mayor Kenji Kuroki
Address 883-8555
10-5 Honmachi, Hyūga-shi, Miyazaki-ken.
Phone number 0982-52-2111
Official website: Hyūga City

Hyūga (日向市 Hyūga-shi?) is a city located in Miyazaki, Japan.

The city was founded on April 1, 1951. On February 25, 2006 the town of Togo merged into the city. As of March 2008, the city has an estimated population of 63,082 and the density of 188 persons per km². The total area is 336.29 km².

Hyūga is known for the production of luxury Go stones and for a very fine surfing beach nearby.

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Shadow picture of Miyazaki Prefecture Miyazaki Prefecture
Flag of Miyazaki Prefecture
Cities
Ebino | Hyūga | Kobayashi | Kushima | Miyakonojō | Miyazaki (capital) | Nichinan | Nobeoka | Saito
Districts
Higashimorokata | Higashiusuki | Kitamorokata | Koyu | Minaminaka | Miyazaki | Nishimorokata | Nishiusuki
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 32°25′N, 131°37′E