Akō, Hyōgo

Akō (赤穂市, Akō-shi) is a city located in southwestern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 45,747 in 20,563 households and a population density of 360 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 126.85 square kilometres (48.98 sq mi).

Akō
赤穂市
Akō FestivalSakoshi Bay
Akō CastleCape Misaki
Chikusa RiverKansai University of Social Welfare
Location of Akō in Hyōgo Prefecture
Akō
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°45′06″N 134°23′35″E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureHyōgo
Government
  MayorMasatoshi Murei (since 2019)
Area
  Total126.85 km2 (48.98 sq mi)
Population
 (May 31, 2022)
  Total45,747
  Density360/km2 (930/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall addressKariya 81, Akō-shi, Hyōgo-ken 678-0292
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerAzalea
TreeCherry blossom
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