Muroto, Kōchi
Muroto 室戸市 | ||
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City | ||
View of Pacific Ocean from Cape Muroto | ||
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Location of Muroto in Kōchi Prefecture | ||
Muroto Location in Japan | ||
Coordinates: 33°17′N 134°9′E / 33.283°N 134.150°ECoordinates: 33°17′N 134°9′E / 33.283°N 134.150°E | ||
Country | Japan | |
Region | Shikoku | |
Prefecture | Kōchi Prefecture | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Kenji Komatsu | |
Area | ||
• Total | 248.25 km2 (95.85 sq mi) | |
Population (January 31, 2012) | ||
• Total | 16,050 | |
• Density | 64.65/km2 (167.4/sq mi) | |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
Symbols | ||
- Tree | Ubamegashi (Quercus Phillyraeoides) | |
- Flower | Hamayū | |
- Bird | Japanese White-eye | |
Address |
25-1 Ukitsu, Muroto-shi, Kōchi-ken 781-7185 | |
Phone number | 0887-22-1111 | |
Website |
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Muroto (室戸市 Muroto-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on March 1, 1951.
As of January 31, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 16,050, with 8,199 households and a population density of 64.65 persons per km². The total area is 248.25 km².
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Muroto, Kochi. |
- Muroto City official website (Japanese)
- Muroto-Anan Coast Quasi-National Park in English
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