Nichinan, Miyazaki

Nichinan (日南市, -shi) is a city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.[1]

Nichinan
日南市
Flag of Nichinan
Official seal of Nichinan
Location of Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture
Location of Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture
Nichinan is located in Japan
Nichinan
Nichinan
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 31°37′N 131°19′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureMiyazaki Prefecture
Government
  MayorKyohei Sakita (﨑田恭平)
Area
  Total536.12 km2 (207.00 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2016)
  Total53,258
  Density99/km2 (260/sq mi)
Symbols
  TreeObi sugi (Cryptomeria)
  FlowerFarfugium japonicum
  BirdCommon kingfisher
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
City hall address1-1-1 Chūō-dōri, Nichinan-shi, Miyazaki-ken
887-8585
Websitewww.city.nichinan.lg.jp

History

Nichinan grew up around Obi Castle.[1]

The modern city was established in 1950.

References

  1. "Nichinan," Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan, Vol. 5, p. 375.

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