Shōbara, Hiroshima

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Shōbara
庄原市
Location of Shōbara
Shōbara's location in Hiroshima prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku
Prefecture Hiroshima prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area 1,246.60 km² (481.31 sq mi)
Population (as of 2005)
     Total 44,151
     Density 35.42 /km² (92 /sq mi)
Location 34.850° N 133.017° E
Symbols
Tree Pine
Flower Sakura, Azalea
Symbol of Shōbara
Symbol of Shōbara
Shōbara Government Office
Address 727-8501
1-10-1 Nakamoto-chō, Shōbara-shi, Hiroshima-ken
Phone number 0824-73-1111
Official website: Shōbara City

Shōbara (庄原市 Shōbara-shi?) is a city located in northeastern corner of Hiroshima, Japan. The city was founded on March 31, 1954.

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Shadow picture of Hiroshima Prefecture Hiroshima Prefecture
Flag of Hiroshima Prefecture
Cities
Akitakata | Etajima | Fuchū | Fukuyama | Hatsukaichi | Higashihiroshima | Hiroshima (capital) | Kure | Mihara | Miyoshi | Onomichi | Ōtake | Shōbara | Takehara
Districts
Aki | Jinseki | Sera | Toyota | Yamagata
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit