Hiji, Ōita
| Hiji 日出町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Hiji in Ōita Prefecture | |
  Hiji Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°22′N 131°32′E / 33.367°N 131.533°ECoordinates: 33°22′N 131°32′E / 33.367°N 131.533°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Ōita Prefecture |
| District | Hayami |
| Area | |
| • Total | 73.23 km2 (28.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 26,872 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Hiji |
Hiji (日出町 Hiji-machi) is a town located in Hayami District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 26,872 and the density of 366.95 persons per km². The total area is 73.23 km².
The town has a trappist monastery.
It is also the home of Sanrio's Harmonyland theme park.
External links
Media related to Hiji, Ōita at Wikimedia Commons
- Town of Hiji (Japanese)