Katō, Hyōgo

Katō (加東市, Katō-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

Katō

加東市
Kato City Office
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Location of Katō in Hyōgo Prefecture
Katō
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°55′N 134°58′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureHyōgo Prefecture
Government
  MayorMasayoshi Yasuda (since April 2010)
Area
  Total157.49 km2 (60.81 sq mi)
Population
 (February 1, 2012)
  Total40,194
  Density260/km2 (660/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address50 Yashiro, Kato-shi, Hyogo-ken
673-1493
Websitewww.city.kato.lg.jp
Symbols
FlowerCosmos
TreeCherry blossom

The modern city of Katō was established on March 20, 2006 from the merger of the former towns of Takino, Tōjō and Yashiro (all from Katō District).

As of February 1, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 40,194, with 14,865 households and a population density of 255.22 persons per km². The total area is 157.49 square kilometres (60.81 sq mi).

Geography

Neighbouring municipalities

Transportation

Railway

Highways

International relations

Twin towns – Sister cities

Katō is twinned with:

References

  1. Dickson, Amelia (January 23, 2016). "Olympia and Kato celebrate 35-year sister city relationship". The Olympian. Retrieved January 6, 2021.


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