Hyūga, Miyazaki
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| Hyūga 日向市 | ||
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  Hyūga | ||
| Coordinates: 32°25′N 131°37′E / 32.417°N 131.617°ECoordinates: 32°25′N 131°37′E / 32.417°N 131.617°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Miyazaki Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Kenji Kuroki | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 336.29 km2 (129.84 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 2008) | ||
| • Total | 63,082 | |
| • Density | 188/km2 (490/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Osmanthus | |
| - Flower | Sunflower | |
| Address |
10-5 Honmachi, Hyūga-shi, Miyazaki-ken. 883-8555 | |
| Phone number | 0982-52-2111 | |
| Website | Hyūga City | |
Mimitsu area
Hyūga (日向市 Hyūga-shi) is a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1951.
As of March 2008, the city has an estimated population of 63,082 and a population density of 188 persons per km². The total area is 336.29 km².
On February 25, 2006, the town of Tōgō (from Higashiusuki District) was merged into Hyūga.
Hyūga is known for the production of luxury Go stones and for a very fine surfing beach nearby.
Culture
Points of interest
- Mimitsu area (美々津 Mimitsu-chiku): This area has been designated a national important preservation district for groups of historic buildings, and much of the 19th-century atmosphere, including traditional buildings, earthen walls, and stone pavements, remains.[1]
References
External links
- Hyūga City official website (Japanese)
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