Taiji, Wakayama

Taiji
太地町
Central Taiji, as viewed from the south, with the marina in the center and the Pacific is to the right
Location of Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture
Taiji
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°36′N 135°57′E / 33.600°N 135.950°E / 33.600; 135.950
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureWakayama
DistrictHigashimuro
Government
  MayorKazutaka Sangen
Area
  Total
5.81 km2 (2.24 sq mi)
Population
 (31 August 2021)
  Total
2,960
  Density510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address3767-1 Taiji, Taiji-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama-ken 649-5171
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
BirdBlue Rock-thrush
FlowerGrand Crinum Lily
TreeEvodia meliifolia

Taiji (太地町, Taiji-chō) is a town located in Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021, the town had an estimated population of 2960 in 1567 households and a population density of 510 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 255.23 square kilometres (98.54 sq mi). Taiji is the smallest municipality by area in Wakayama Prefecture.