Akashi, Hyōgo
| Japanese Name: | 明石市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Hyōgo |
| Population: | 292,162 |
| Area: | 49.24: |
| Longitude | 134.9971787 |
| Latitude | 34.6431066 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.akashi.hyogo.jp/ |
Akashi, Hyōgo
Akashi (明石市, Akashi-shi) is a city located in southern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, on the Seto Inland Sea west of Kobe.
As of April 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 290,776, with 117,392 households, and a population density of 5,907.68 persons per km². The total area is 49.22 square kilometres (19 sq mi).
