Takarazuka, Hyōgo
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Takarazuka 宝塚市 |
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View of the City in Muko River
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 Location of Takarazuka in Hyōgo Prefecture |
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 Takarazuka
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| Coordinates: 34°48′N 135°22′E / 34.800°N 135.367°ECoordinates: 34°48′N 135°22′E / 34.800°N 135.367°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Hyōgo Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Tomoko Nakagawa | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 101.89 km2 (39.34 sq mi) | |
| Population (1 October 2016) | ||
| • Total | 225,228 | |
| • Density | 2,161.0/km2 (5,597/sq mi) | |
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| • Tree | Camellia sasanqua, Cornus kousa | |
| • Flower | Viola mandshurica (Japanese violet/sumire) | |
| • Bird | Cettia diphone, Motacilla grandis | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address | 1-1 Tōyō-chō, Takarazuka-shi, Hyōgo-ken 665-8665 |
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| Website | www |
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Takarazuka (宝塚市 Takarazuka-shi?) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 222,198 and a population density of 2,161 persons per km2. The total area is 101.89 km2.
Takarazuka is nestled between the Rokko Range to the west and Nagao Range to the north with the Muko River running through the center of the city.
A bedroom community for Osaka and Kobe, there are quiet, upscale residential neighborhoods like Nigawa, Sakasegawa, and Hibarigaoka.
Known as the inner parlor of Kansai, Takarazuka is famous for the Takarazuka Revue, hot springs, and the Takarazuka Tourism Fireworks Display held since 1913. It is also famous as a choice residential area along with Ashiya and Nishinomiya.
At one time, the idea was raised of merging Takarazuka with Itami, Kawanishi, and Inagawa, but it is currently on hold.
Mayor: Tomoko Nakagawa (中川智子) (re-elected April 2013)
HI-LEX Corporation, a manufacturer of remote-controlling cables and accessories for multiple applications is headquartered in the city.
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