Ine, Kyoto

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Ine
伊根
Location of Ine
Ine's location in Kyoto, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Prefecture Kyoto
District Yosa District
Physical characteristics
Area 61.98 km² (23.93 sq mi)
Population (as of 2008)
     Total 2,500
     Density 47.14 /km² (122 /sq mi)
Symbols
Tree Japanese Black Pine
Flower Chrysanthemum
Ine Government Office
Mayor Yoshimoto Hideki
Official 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.
The harbour of Ine.
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Coordinates: 35°41′N, 135°17′E