Himi, Toyama

HIMI is also the official abbreviation for Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Himi
氷見市
City

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Location of Himi in Toyama Prefecture
Himi

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°51′N 136°59′E / 36.850°N 136.983°ECoordinates: 36°51′N 136°59′E / 36.850°N 136.983°E
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Hokuriku)
Prefecture Toyama Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Shigeru Toko (since March 1998)
Area
 • Total 230.47 km2 (88.98 sq mi)
Population (June 1, 2011)
 • Total 52,731
 • Density 228.80/km2 (592.6/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Machilus thunbergii
- Flower Lilium
Address Marunouchi 1-1, Himi City, Toyama Prefecture (富山県氷見市丸の内１番１号)
935-8686
Phone number 81-(0)766-74-8100
Website City of Himi

Himi (氷見市 Himi-shi) is a city in western Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1952.

As of June 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 52,721, with 17,331 households and a population density of 228.80 persons per km². The total area is 230.47 km².

History

Himi Prefecture was founded on April 1, 1889 [明治22年], with the merger of the governing systems of various towns and villages, and was officially dubbed "Himi Prefecture" on March 29, 1896 [明治29年].

In 1940, Himi extended to include 2 more towns. Again in 1952, Himi Prefecture acquired 3 other towns to further extend its boundaries, and in 1953, Himi acquired 2 more towns. Finally in 1954, Himi became the region as it is defined today.

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