Taka, Hyōgo

Taka (多可町, Taka-chō) is a town in Taka District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

Taka

多可町
Town
Taka Town Hall
Flag
Seal
Location of Taka in Hyōgo Prefecture
Taka
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°3′N 134°55′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureHyōgo Prefecture
DistrictTaka
Government
  MayorKazushi Yoshida
Area
  Total185.15 km2 (71.49 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2017)
  Total20,713
  Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.takacho.jp
Symbols
BirdGreen pheasant
FlowerWild chrysanthemum
Edible chrysanthemum
Lilium japonicum
TreeJapanese zelkova
Japanese cedar
Hinoki

The town was founded on November 1, 2005, as a result of the merger between the towns of Kami, Naka, and Yachiyo, all from Taka District.

As of April 2017, the town has an estimated population of 20,713. The total area is 185.15 km².

Geography

Neighbouring municipalities


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