Kōchi, Kōchi
Kōchi (高知市, Kōchi-shi, pronounced [koːtɕi ꜜɕi]) is the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture located on the island of Shikoku in Japan. With over 40% of the prefectural population, Kōchi is the main commercial and industrial centre and the "primate city" of the prefecture. As of 1 April 2023, the city had an estimated population of 318,520 in 154,048 households, and a population density of 1,000 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 309.00 square kilometres (119.31 sq mi).
Kōchi
高知市 | |
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| Kōchi City | |
From top left: Katsurahama, Statue of Sakamoto Ryoma, View of Kōchi from Mt. Godai, Yosakoi Festival, Harimayabashi, Tosa Electric Railway, Kōchi Castle | |
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Location of Kōchi in Kōchi Prefecture | |
Kōchi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°33′32″N 133°31′53″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Shikoku |
| Prefecture | Kōchi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ryugo Kuwana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 309.00 km2 (119.31 sq mi) |
| Population (April 1, 2023) | |
| • Total | 318,520 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 5-1-45 Honmachi, Kōchi-shi 780-0571 |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Japanese wagtail |
| Flower | Winter-hazel |
| Tree | Chinaberry |
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| Japanese name | |||||
| Kanji | 高知市 | ||||
| Hiragana | こうちし | ||||
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