Takahashi, Okayama

Takahashi (高梁市, Takahashi-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on May 1, 1954.

Takahashi 高梁市
City
View of Downtown Takahashi, Okayama, from Atago Bridge
Flag Seal
Location of Takahashi in Okayama Prefecture
Takahashi Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°47′29″N 133°36′59″E
Country	Japan
Region	Chūgoku (San'yō)
Prefecture	Okayama Prefecture
Government
• Mayor	Takanori Kondo (since October 2010)
Area
• Total	547.01 km2 (211.20 sq mi)
Population  (March 31, 2017)
• Total	31,556
• Density	58/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	2043 Matsubara-dori, Takahashi-shi, Okayama-ken 716-8501
Website	www.city.takahashi.okayama.jp
Symbols Bird Megaceryle lugubris Flower Cherry blossom Tree Pinus densiflora

As of March 31, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 31,556, with 14,519 households and a population density of 58 persons per km².[1] The total area is 547.01 km².

Bitchū Matsuyama Castle overlooks the town. Another significant location is Raikyū-ji, a Buddhist temple with a historic garden.

On October 1, 2004, Takahashi absorbed the town of Ukan (from Jōbō District), and the towns of Nariwa, Kawakami and Bitchū (all from Kawakami District) to become the new and expanded city of Takahashi. Kawakami District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

Takahashi City Hall