Bizen, Okayama
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Bizen 備前市 |
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 Location of Bizen in Okayama Prefecture |
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| Coordinates: 34°45′N 134°11′E / 34.750°N 134.183°ECoordinates: 34°45′N 134°11′E / 34.750°N 134.183°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūgoku (San'yō) | |
| Prefecture | Okayama Prefecture | |
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| • Total | 258.23 km2 (99.70 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 22, 2005) | ||
| • Total | 41,954 | |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | www |
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Bizen (備前市 Bizen-shi?) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
The city was founded on April 1, 1971.
On March 22, 2005, the towns of Hinase and Yoshinaga (both from Wake District) were merged into Bizen. As of this merger, the total area became 258.23 km², and the population was 41,954.
The township of Imbe became a part of the city, which is particularly famous for its Bizen ware.
It is home to literary critic Hakuchō Masamune's birthplace, which is now a museum.
As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 28,030 and a population density of 209.71 persons per km². The total area was 133.66 km².
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