Miyazaki, Miyazaki
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Miyazaki 宮崎市 |
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Tachibana Street in Miyazaki
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 Location of Miyazaki in Miyazaki Prefecture |
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 Miyazaki
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| Coordinates: 31°55′N 131°25′E / 31.917°N 131.417°ECoordinates: 31°55′N 131°25′E / 31.917°N 131.417°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Miyazaki Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Tadashi Tojiki | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 286.96 km2 (110.80 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 399,834 | |
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| • Tree | Cinnamomum camphora | |
| • Flower | Iris ensata, Camellia | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address | 1-1-1 Tachibana-dōri Nishi, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki-ken 880-8505 |
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| Website | www |
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Miyazaki (宮崎市 Miyazaki-shi?, Japanese: [mìyáꜜzàkì]) is the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. Located on the coast and crossed by several rivers, Miyazaki City enjoys scenic views of both ocean and nearby, verdant mountains. A popular resort destination for Japanese tourists, the city offers many attractions, including the SeaGaia event center (though the indoor ocean facility is no longer operational), the Phoenix Zoo, and many large hotels and onsens (public baths). The city is the primary shopping destination for eastern Kyushu residents in smaller towns around the prefecture. The city was founded on April 1, 1924.
As of this merger (but with 2003 population estimates), the city has an estimated population of 365,311 and a population density of 612 persons per km². The total area is 596.68 km². As of December 2010, the current population is 399,834.
Miyazaki Airport and Miyazaki seaport serve the city.
In 1940, the imperialist Shōwa regime constructed the 37 meter Hakkō Ichiu pillar upon the legendary site of Emperor Jimmu's palace. Located near Miyazaki, it was originally intended to symbolize the divine right of the Empire of Japan to "unify the eight corners of the world". The tower survived the war and is now the center piece of the Heiwadai-koen peace park.
On January 1, 2006, the towns of Sadowara and Tano (both from Miyazaki District), and the town of Takaoka (from Higashimorokata District) were merged into Miyazaki.
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