Shisō, Hyōgo
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| Shisō 宍粟市 | ||
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| City | ||
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  Shisō | ||
| Coordinates: 35°0′N 134°33′E / 35.000°N 134.550°ECoordinates: 35°0′N 134°33′E / 35.000°N 134.550°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Hyōgo Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Masaru Taji (since May 2005) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 658.60 km2 (254.29 sq mi) | |
| Population (January 31, 2012) | ||
| • Total | 42,362 | |
| • Density | 64/km2 (170/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Fagus crenata | |
| - Flower | Lilium japonicum | |
| Address |
133-6 Nakahirose, Yamasaki-cho, Shiso-shi, Hyogo-ken 671-2593 | |
| Phone number | 0790-63-3000 | |
| Website | www.city.shiso.lg.jp | |
Shisō (宍粟市 Shisō-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
The modern city of Shisō was established on April 1, 2005, from the merger of four towns from Shisō District: Chikusa, Haga, Ichinomiya, and Yamasaki.
As of January 31, 2012 census data, the city has an estimated population of 42,362, with 14,420 households and a population density of 64 persons per km². The total area is 658.60 km².
Shisō is the sister city of Sequim, Washington, U.S.A.
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Onzui Ravine
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Harafudo Falls
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