Asago, Hyōgo
Asago (朝来市, Asago-shi) is a city located in northern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
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 Asago City Hall | |
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 Location of Asago in Hyōgo Prefecture | |
  Asago Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°20′N 134°51′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Katsuaki Taji (since May 2009) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 402.98 km2 (155.59 sq mi) |
| Population (April 30, 2017) | |
| • Total | 31,248 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
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| • Tree | Zelkova serrata |
| • Flower | Cherry blossom |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| City hall address | 213-1 Higashitani, Wadayama-cho, Asago-shi, Hyogo-ken 669-5292 |
| Website | www.city.asago.hyogo.jp |
The modern city of Asago was established on April 1, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Asago absorbing the towns of Ikuno, Santō and Wadayama (all from Asago District).
As of April 30, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 31,248, with 12,355 households,[1] and a population density of 82.52 persons per km². The total area is 402.98 km².
Geography
Points of interest
- Ikuno Ginzan Silver Mine
- Kuchiganaya area
- Tanyo Museum
- Ikuno Shoin
- Asago Art Village
- Takeda Castle
- Tataragi Dam
- Kurokawa Dam
- Ikuno Dam
Scenery of Kuchiganaya, Ikuno
Tanyo Museum
Tataragi Dam
Asago Art Village
Transportation
Railway
- JR West
- San'in Main Line: Yanase - Wadayama
- Bantan Line: Ikuno - Nii - Aokura - Takeda - Wadayama
International relations
Sister cities
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Friendship cities
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References
- "Official website of Asago City" (in Japanese). Japan: Asago City. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
External links
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- Asago City official website (in Japanese)
- Official Asago Travel Guide (in English)
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