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Himi

Himi
氷見市
City
Himi city hall
Himi city hall
Flag of Himi
Flag
Official seal of Himi
Symbol
Location of Himi in Toyama Prefecture
Location of Himi in Toyama Prefecture
Himi is located in Japan
Himi
Himi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 36°51′N 136°59′E / 36.850°N 136.983°E / 36.850; 136.983Coordinates: 36°51′N 136°59′E / 36.850°N 136.983°E / 36.850; 136.983
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Hokuriku)
Prefecture Toyama Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Shigeru Toko (since March 1998)
Area
 • Total 230.47 km2 (88.98 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2016)
 • Total 47,293
 • Density 210/km2 (530/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Machilus thunbergii
 • Flower Lilium
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address Marunouchi 1-1, Himi City, Toyama Prefecture (富山県氷見市丸の内1番1号)
935-8686
Website www.city.himi.toyama.jp

Himi (氷見市 Himi-shi?) is a city in western Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1952.

As of October 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 47,293 and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area is 230.47 km². Himi is known primarily for its fishing industry.

Himi Prefecture was founded on April 1, 1889 (Meiji 22), with the merger of the governing systems of various towns and villages, and was officially dubbed "Himi Prefecture" on March 29, 1896 (Meiji 29).

In 1940, Himi extended to include 2 more towns. Again in 1952, Himi Prefecture acquired 3 other towns to further extend its boundaries, and in 1953, Himi acquired 2 more towns. Finally in 1954, Himi became the region as it is defined today.



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