Akashi, Hyōgo
City in Kansai region, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Akashi (明石市, Akashi-shi) is a city in southern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 305,925 in 137,288 households and a population density of 6,200 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 49.42 square kilometres (19.08 sq mi).
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Akashi
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![]() Location of Akashi in Hyōgo Prefecture | |||||||
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Coordinates: 34°39′N 135°0′E | |||||||
Country | Japan | ||||||
Region | Kansai | ||||||
Prefecture | Hyōgo | ||||||
Government | |||||||
• Mayor | Fusaho Izumi (from May 2011) | ||||||
Area | |||||||
• Total | 49.42 km2 (19.08 sq mi) | ||||||
Population (February 1, 2024) | |||||||
• Total | 305,925 | ||||||
• Density | 6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi) | ||||||
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) | ||||||
City hall address | 1-5-1 Nakasaki, Akashi-shi, Hyōgo-ken 673-8686 | ||||||
Climate | Cfa | ||||||
Website | Official website | ||||||
Symbols | |||||||
Flower | Chrysanthemums | ||||||
Tree | Sweet Osmanthus | ||||||
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