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Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima

Kitahiroshima
北広島町
Town
View of Flower Planting Dance of Mibu
View of Flower Planting Dance of Mibu
Flag of Kitahiroshima
Flag
Location of Kitahiroshima in Hiroshima Prefecture
Location of Kitahiroshima in Hiroshima Prefecture
Kitahiroshima is located in Japan
Kitahiroshima
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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