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Hofu, Yamaguchi

Hōfu
防府市
City
Hofu city seen from Hōfu Tenman-gū shrine.
Hofu city seen from Hōfu Tenman-gū shrine.
Flag of Hōfu
Flag
Location of Hōfu in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Location of Hōfu in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Hōfu is located in Japan
Hōfu
Hōfu
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°3′N 131°34′E / 34.050°N 131.567°E / 34.050; 131.567Coordinates: 34°3′N 131°34′E / 34.050°N 131.567°E / 34.050; 131.567
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku (San'yō)
Prefecture Yamaguchi Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Masato Matsuura
Area
 • Total 188.59 km2 (72.82 sq mi)
Population (September 30, 2016)
 • Total 117,387
 • Density 622.44/km2 (1,612.1/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Sangoju (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki)
 • Flower Scarlet Sage
 • Flowering tree Ume
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 7-1, Kotobukichō, Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi-ken
747-8501
Website www.city.hofu.yamaguchi.jp

Hōfu (防府市 Hōfu-shi?) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

As of September 30, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 117,387 and a population density of 622.44 of persons per km². The total area is 188.59 km².

Hōfu (防府) means "the capital (国) of Suō Province (周国)". The eastern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture was formerly called Suō Province.

The city was founded on August 25, 1936. The city's change during the past fifty years can be visualised in the animated film Mai Mai Miracle, with its story taking place in the year of 1955 (with flashbacks a 1,000 years further back).

Mazda maintains a large automobile factory in Hōfu.



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