Shima, Mie

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Shima
志摩市
Location of Shima
Shima's location in Mie, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kansai or Tōkai
Prefecture Mie
Physical characteristics
Area 179.67 km² (69.37 sq mi)
Population (as of January 2008)
     Total 56,758
     Density 316 /km² (818 /sq mi)
Location 34°20′N, 136°50′E
Symbols
Symbol of Shima
Flag
Shima Government Office
Mayor Chihiro Takeuchi
Address 517-0592
3098-9 Agochō Ugata, Shima-shi, Mie-ken
Phone number 0599-44-0001
Official website: Shima City

Shima (志摩市 Shima-shi?) is a city located in Mie Prefecture, on the island of Honshū, Japan. The city was formed on October 1, 2004 by the merger of all five towns from the former Shima District (which was dissolved by the merger).

As of 2008, the city had an estimated population of 56,758 and the density of 316 persons per km². The total area is 179.67 km².

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Cities
Iga | Inabe | Ise | Kameyama | Kumano | Kuwana | Matsusaka | Nabari | Owase | Shima | Suzuka | Toba | Tsu (capital) | Yokkaichi
Districts
Inabe | Kita-Muro | Kuwana | Mie | Minami-Muro | Taki | Watarai
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 34°20′N, 136°50′E