Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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Hatsukaichi 廿日市市

Hatsukaichi's location in Hiroshima, Japan.


Hatsukaichi's location in Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Chūgoku (San'yō)
Prefecture	Hiroshima
Physical characteristics
Area	489.36 km² (188.94 sq mi)
Population (as of February 2008)
Total	115,143
Density	235 /km² (609 /sq mi)
Location	34°21′N 132°20′E / 34.35, 132.333Coordinates: 34°21′N 132°20′E / 34.35, 132.333
Symbols
Tree	Sakura
Flower	Satsuki azalea
Flag
Hatsukaichi Government Office
Mayor	Katsuhiro Shinno
Address	1-11-1 Shimohera, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken. 738-8501
Phone number	0829-20-0001
Official website: Hatsukaichi City

Hatsukaichi (廿日市市, Hatsukaichi-shi^?) is a city of some 120,000 people located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The name derives from a market traditionally held on the 20th of each month with hatsuka (廿日) meaning "20th day" and ichi (市) translating to "market". The market continues to this day on a small scale featuring fresh, locally grown vegetables and foodstuffs.

Following the absorption of the nearby towns of Ōno and Miyajima on November 3, 2005, as of February 2008, Hatsukaichi has a density of 235 persons per km². The total land area stands at 489.36km².

The city was founded on April 1, 1988.

The city is home to Sanyo Joshi, an all-girl's Junior and Senior High School.

The city enjoys a Sister City relationship with Masterton, New Zealand.

Points of interest

The Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Itsukushima (also known as Miyajima) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is domestically considered one of the three most beautiful sites in Japan.
Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden

Transportation

Hatsukaichi can be accessed from Hiroshima city via the JR West Sanyo Line; on the Hiroden streetcar services' Miyajima Line; as well as by buses and boat.