Hagi, Yamaguchi
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Hagi (萩市, Hagi-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 43,233 in 22,803 households and a population density of 62 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 698.31 square kilometres (269.62 sq mi). It is known for being the birthplace of Hagi ware, a type of Japanese pottery.
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Hagi
萩市 | |
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Coordinates: 34°24′29″N 131°23′57″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Chūgoku (San'yō) |
Prefecture | Yamaguchi |
Hagi Town | April 1, 1889 |
Hagi City | July 1, 1932 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Fumio Tanaka (from Mar 2021) |
Area | |
• Total | 698.31 km2 (269.62 sq mi) |
Population (April 30, 2023) | |
• Total | 43,233 |
• Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 510 Emukai, Hagi-shi, Yamaguchi-ken 758-8555 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | Official website |
Symbols | |
Flower | Camellia japonica and Lespedeza |
Fruit | Natsumikan |
Tree | Chamaecyparis obtusa and Pine |
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