Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima

Kitahiroshima
北広島町
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Location of Kitahiroshima in Hiroshima Prefecture
Kitahiroshima

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°40′N 132°32′E / 34.667°N 132.533°E / 34.667; 132.533Coordinates: 34°40′N 132°32′E / 34.667°N 132.533°E / 34.667; 132.533
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku
San'yō
Prefecture Hiroshima Prefecture
District Yamagata
Government
  Mayor Masahiko Takeshita (since March 2005)
Area
  Total 645.86 km2 (249.37 sq mi)
Population (January 31, 2012)
  Total 20,106
  Density 31/km2 (81/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 1234 Arita, Kitahiroshima-machi, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima-ken
731-1595
Website www.town.kitahiroshima.lg.jp

Kitahiroshima (北広島町 Kitahiroshima-chō) is a town in Yamagata District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

Kitahiroshima was formed on February 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Chiyoda, Geihoku, Ōasa and Toyohira, all from Yamagata District.

As of January 31, 2012, population data, the town has an estimated population of 20,106, with 8,328 households, and a population density of 31.13 persons per km². The total area is 645.86 km².

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