Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido
| Kitahiroshima 北広島 | ||
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| City | ||
| 北広島市 | ||
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  Kitahiroshima | ||
| Coordinates: 42°59′N 141°34′E / 42.983°N 141.567°ECoordinates: 42°59′N 141°34′E / 42.983°N 141.567°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Hokkaido | |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Ishikari Subprefecture) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Masami Ueno | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 118.54 km2 (45.77 sq mi) | |
| Population (June 2008) | ||
| • Total | 60,977 | |
| • Density | 514/km2 (1,330/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Maple | |
| - Flower | Azalea | |
| Address |
4-2-1, Chūō, Kitahiroshima-shi, Hokkaidō 061-1192 | |
| Phone number | 011-372-3311 | |
| Website | Kitahiroshima City | |
Kitahiroshima (北広島市 Kitahiroshima-shi) is a city located in Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan. "Kita" is the Japanese word for "north", so the town's name, Kitahiroshima-shi, is translated as "North-Hiroshima city" or "city of North-Hiroshima." It was founded on September 1, 1996, when the town of Hiroshima was reorganized to promote city status.
It is accessed by routes 36, 274 and the expressway interchange in the west. The urban sprawl of the Sapporo area in the western part of the city is bypassed.
In 1981, the bypass of route 274 was opened and the bypass of route 36 was opened in 1986.
In 2004, the population reached over 60,000 and as of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 60,977 and the density of 514 persons per km². The total area is 118.54 square kilometres (45.77 sq mi).
Universities
private
Twinnings
- Higashihiroshima in Hiroshima Prefecture
External links
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- (Japanese) Official website
- (English) English website
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