Shōbara, Hiroshima

Shōbara (庄原市, Shōbara-shi) is a city located in northeastern Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on March 31, 1954. As of November 1, 2021, the city has an estimated population of 33,476 and a population density of 26.85 persons per km².[1] The total area is 1,246.60 km².

Shōbara
庄原市
Location of Shōbara in Hiroshima Prefecture
Shōbara
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°51′16″N 133°01′09″E
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku (San'yō)
PrefectureHiroshima Prefecture
Government
  MayorSuehiko Takiguchi (since December 2002)
Area
  Total1,246.60 km2 (481.31 sq mi)
Population
 (November 1, 2021.)
  Total33,476
  Density27/km2 (70/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address1-10-1 Nakamoto-chō, Shōbara-shi, Hiroshima-ken
727-8501
Websitewww.city.shobara.hiroshima.jp
Symbols
FlowerSakura, Azalea
TreePine

On March 31, 2005, the towns of Hiwa, Kuchiwa, Saijō, Takano, and Tōjō (all from Hiba District), and the town of Sōryō (from Kōnu District) were merged into Shōbara. Hiba District and Kōnu District were both dissolved as a result of this merger.

References

  1. "Official website of Shōbara City" (in Japanese). Japan: Shōbara City. Retrieved 17 May 2017.


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