Kakogawa, Hyōgo
| Kakogawa 加古川市 | ||
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| Special city | ||
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 Location of Kakogawa in Hyōgo | ||
  Kakogawa Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 34°45′N 134°50′E / 34.750°N 134.833°ECoordinates: 34°45′N 134°50′E / 34.750°N 134.833°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Hyōgo | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | OKADA, Yasuhiro | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 138.51 km2 (53.48 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 2010) | ||
| • Total | 268,565 | |
| • Density | 1,940/km2 (5,000/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Japanese Black Pine | |
| • Flower | Azalea | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City Hall Address |
2000 Kakogawachō Kitazaike, Kakogawa-shi Hyōgo-ken 675-8501 | |
| Website |
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Kakogawa (加古川市 Kakogawa-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on June 15, 1950.
As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 268,565 and a population density of 1,940 persons per km². The total area is 138.51 km².
The city currently has a sister city relationship with Maringá, in Brazil, and Waitakere City, in New Zealand.
Culture
Architecture
- Kakurin-ji - Taishidō completed in 1112, and Main Hall was completed in 1397. Both are National Treasures of Japan.
Special Dishes
Katsumeshi is a speciality of Kakogawa. The dish is essentially a beef cutlet served on top of plate of rice with demi-glace sauce. It is a must-try if you are in the area.
Famous people
Tomonori Jinnai
See also
External links
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- Kakogawa City official website (Japanese)
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