Miki, Hyōgo
Miki (三木市, Miki-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It was founded on June 1, 1954.
Miki 三木市 | |
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Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine autumn festival | |
Flag Emblem | |
Location of Miki in Hyōgo | |
Miki Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 34°47′37″N 134°59′35″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kansai |
Prefecture | Hyōgo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Yoshihide Yabumoto (since January 2006) |
Area | |
• Total | 176.58 km2 (68.18 sq mi) |
Population (April 1, 2017) | |
• Total | 76,370 |
• Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Pinus |
• Flower | Rhododendron |
Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
City hall address | 10-30 Uenomaru, Miki-shi, Hyogo-ken 673-0492 |
Website | www |
As of April 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 76,370 and a population density of 430 persons per km². The total area is 176.58 km².
Miki is located northwest of downtown Kobe and is bounded to the south and east.
On October 24, 2005, the town of Yokawa (from Mino District) was merged into Miki.
Culture
The Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine is an important local Shinto institution. Several structures at Gayain are important cultural properties.
The ruins of Miki Castle are situated in Miki.
Transport
Miki is accessed with National Route 175 and an expressway. There are several bus routes from neighbouring cities and a town. It is also accessed with Kobe Electric Railway from Kobe and Sanda and Ono.
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