Muroto, Kōchi

Muroto
室戸市
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 www.city.muroto.kochi.jp
Muroto-Anan Coast Quasi-National Park

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.

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