Akashi, Hyōgo

Akashi: city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan

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Quick Facts about Akashi

Population 299,094
Country Japan
State Hyōgo (Japan)
County Akashi Shi
Twitter username akashi_kouhou
Area 49.42 km2
Official name 明石市, 明石町
Latitude & Longitude 34.6552,135.0069
Capital city Akashi is capital of Akashi Domain
Establishment April 01, 1889 (137 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+09:00
Local time 15:23:15 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Akashi is located at 34°39'19"N 135°0'25"E (34.6552400, 135.0068700). It has 2 neighbors: Kobe and Kakogawa.

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2010 290,959 - estimation process
2015 293,409 0.84% estimation process
2017 290,776 -0.91% estimation process
2019 299,094 2.78% estimation process
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