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Himeji, Hyogo

Himeji city information
Area 274.57km2
Population 480,803 person
(1st November 2003)


Himeji (姫路市; -shi) is a city located in Hyogo, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 480,404 and the density of 1,742.55 persons per km². The total area is 275.69 km².

A castle town, Himeji is home to the Himeji castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city was founded on April 1, 1889.

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