Takahashi, Okayama

Takahashi
高梁市
City

View of Downtown Takahashi, Okayama, from Atago Bridge

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Location of Takahashi in Okayama Prefecture
Takahashi

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°47′29″N 133°36′59″E / 34.79139°N 133.61639°E / 34.79139; 133.61639Coordinates: 34°47′29″N 133°36′59″E / 34.79139°N 133.61639°E / 34.79139; 133.61639
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku (San'yō)
Prefecture Okayama Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Takanori Kondo (since October 2010)
Area
 • Total 547.01 km2 (211.20 sq mi)
Population (April 30, 2011)
 • Total 34,119
 • Density 62.37/km2 (161.5/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Pinus densiflora
 • Flower Cherry blossom
 • Bird Megaceryle lugubris
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 2043 Matsubara-dori, Takahashi-shi, Okayama-ken
716-8501
Website www.city.takahashi.okayama.jp

Takahashi (高梁市 Takahashi-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on May 1, 1954.

As of April 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 34,119, with 13,990 households and a population density of 62.37 persons per km². The total area is 547.01 km².

Bitchū Matsuyama Castle overlooks the town. Another significant location is Raikyū-ji, a Buddhist temple with a historic garden.

On October 1, 2004, Takahashi absorbed the town of Ukan (from Jōbō District), and the towns of Nariwa, Kawakami and Bitchū (all from Kawakami District) to become the new and expanded city of Takahashi. Kawakami District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

Takahashi City Hall

Trivia

In 2014, the city of Takahashi sponsored production of an anime series, Ai Tenchi Muyo!, to promote tourism to the region.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "New Tenchi Muyo! Series Announced to Promote Tourism". Anime News Network. 2014-05-26. Retrieved 2015-07-05.
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  1. ↑ 岡山, （日本） DISCOVER OKAYAMA OF JAPAN. "Takahashi | （日本） DISCOVER OKAYAMA OF JAPAN 岡山". okayama-japan.jp. Retrieved 2015-10-01.
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