Hiji, Ōita

Hiji (日出町, Hiji-machi) is a town located in Hayami District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan.

Hiji

日出町
Town
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Location of Hiji in Ōita Prefecture
Hiji
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°22′N 131°32′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureŌita Prefecture
DistrictHayami
Area
  Total73.32 km2 (28.31 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2017)
  Total28,524
  Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.town.hiji.lg.jp

As of March 2017, the town has an estimated population of 28,524 and the density of 390 persons per km2. The total area is 73.32 km2.[1]

Geography

Hiji is located within the eastern part of Ōita Prefecture and borders with the Beppu Bay.

Neighbouring municipalities

Transportation

Railway

Highways

Places of interests

The town has a trappist monastery and is also the home of Sanrio's Harmonyland theme park.

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References

  1. "Official website of Hiji town" (in Japanese). Japan: Hiji town. Retrieved 22 April 2017.


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