Hirado, Nagasaki
| Japanese Name: | 平戸市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Nagasaki |
| Population: | 36,785 |
| Area: | 235.63: |
| Longitude | 129.5536713 |
| Latitude | 33.3680618 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.hirado.lg.jp/ |
Hirado, Nagasaki
Hirado (平戸市, Hirado-shi) is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The part historically named Hirado is located on the island of the same name. With recent mergers, the city's boundaries have expanded, and Hirado now occupies parts of the main island of Kyushu. The components are connected by the Hirado Bridge.
As of January 1, 2009, the city has an estimated population of 36,000 and a population density of 153 persons per km². The total area is 235.63 km2 (91 square miles).
