Ashiya, Hyōgo
Ashiya
芦屋市 | |
|---|---|
Clockwise from top, Ashiya River, Ashiya Municipal Museum Art, Yodoko Guest House, Emba Museum of Modern Art, Ashiya Citizen Center, Bell Port Ashiya, Jyunichiro Tanizaki Memorial Hall | |
Location of Ashiya in Hyōgo Prefecture | |
| Coordinates: 34°43′40″N 135°18′12″E / 34.72778°N 135.30333°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Hyōgo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ryōsuke Takashima (from May 1, 2023) |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.47 km2 (7.13 sq mi) |
| Population (June 1, 2024) | |
• Total | 92,976 |
| • Density | 5,000/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 7-6 Seidōchō, Ashiya-shi, Hyōgo-ken 659-8501 |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Kobano-mitsuba-tsutsuji |
| Tree | Japanese Black Pine |
Ashiya (芦屋市, Ashiya-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2024, the city had an estimated population of 92,976 in 43,229 households and a population density of 5,000 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 53.44 square kilometres (20.63 sq mi). It has a reputation as a high-end residential area.