Kakogawa, Hyōgo

Kakogawa
加古川
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加古川市 · Kakogawa

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Location of Kakogawa in Hyōgo
Kakogawa
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Hyōgo
Government
 • Mayor Shōichi Tarumoto
Area
 • Total 138.51 km2 (53.5 sq mi)
Population (March 2010)
 • Total 268,565
 • Density 1,940/km2 (5,024.6/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Japanese Black Pine
- Flower Azalea
Phone number 079-421-2000
Address 2000 Kakogawachō Kitazaike, Kakogawa-shi Hyōgo-ken
675-8501
Website City of Kakogawa

Kakogawa (加古川市 Kakogawa-shi?) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on June 15, 1950.

As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 268,565 and a population density of 1,940 persons per km². The total area is 138.51 km². The city currently has a sister city relationship with Maringá, in Brazil, and Waitakere City, in New Zealand.

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