Akashi, Hyōgo
Akashi
明石市 | |||||||
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Location of Akashi in Hyōgo Prefecture | |||||||
| Coordinates: 34°39′N 135°0′E / 34.650°N 135.000°E | |||||||
| Country | Japan | ||||||
| Region | Kansai | ||||||
| Prefecture | Hyōgo | ||||||
| Government | |||||||
| • Mayor | Satoko Marutani (from May 2023) | ||||||
| Area | |||||||
• Total | 49.42 km2 (19.08 sq mi) | ||||||
| Population (February 1, 2024) | |||||||
• Total | 305,925 | ||||||
| • Density | 6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi) | ||||||
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) | ||||||
| City hall address | 1-5-1 Nakasaki, Akashi-shi, Hyōgo-ken 673-8686 | ||||||
| Climate | Cfa | ||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||
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| Flower | Chrysanthemums | ||||||
| Tree | Sweet Osmanthus | ||||||
Akashi (明石市, Akashi-shi) is a city in southern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2024, the city had an estimated population of 305,925 in 137,288 households and a population density of 6,200 people per km2. The total area of the city is 49.42 square kilometres (19.08 sq mi).