Muroto, Kōchi
| Muroto 室戸市 | |||
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| City | |||
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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 (March 31, 2017) | |||
| • Total | 14,006 | ||
| • Density | 56/km2 (150/sq mi) | ||
| Symbols | |||
| • Tree | Ubamegashi (Quercus phillyraeoides) | ||
| • Flower | Hamayū | ||
| • Bird | Japanese white-eye | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| City hall address |
25-1 Ukitsu, Muroto-shi, Kōchi-ken 781-7185 | ||
| 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 March 31, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 14,006, with 7,622 households[1] and a population density of 56 persons per km2. The total area is 248.25 km2.
The entire territory of Muroto is "Muroto Global Geopark" which is a member of the Japanese Geoparks Network and Global Geoparks Network on account of its outstanding geological heritage, educational programs and projects, and promotion of geotourism.[2]
Muroto-Anan Coast Quasi-National Park
References
- ↑ "Official website of Muroto City" (in Japanese). Japan: Muroto City. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ↑ Muroto Global Geopark
External links
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- Muroto City official website (in Japanese)
- Muroto Global Geopark in English
- Muroto-Anan Coast Quasi-National Park in English
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