Bizen, Okayama
| Bizen 備前市 | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
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 Location of Bizen in Okayama Prefecture | ||
  Bizen Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 34°45′N 134°11′E / 34.750°N 134.183°ECoordinates: 34°45′N 134°11′E / 34.750°N 134.183°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūgoku (San'yō) | |
| Prefecture | Okayama Prefecture | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 258.23 km2 (99.70 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 22, 2005[1]) | ||
| • Total | 41,954 | |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website |
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Hakuchō Masamune's birthplace
Bizen (備前市 Bizen-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
History
The city was founded on April 1, 1971.
On March 22, 2005, the towns of Hinase and Yoshinaga (both from Wake District) were merged into Bizen. As of this merger, the total area became 258.23 km², and the population was 41,954.[1]
The township of Imbe became a part of the city, which is particularly famous for its Bizen ware.
It is home to literary critic Hakuchō Masamune's birthplace, which is now a museum.
Population
As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 28,030 and a population density of 209.71 persons per km². The total area was 133.66 km².
References
External links
Media related to Bizen, Okayama at Wikimedia Commons
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Bizen. |
| Wards of Okayama |  | |
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| Core city | ||
| Cities | ||
| Aida District | ||
| Asakuchi District | ||
| Kaga District | ||
| Katsuta District | ||
| Kume District | ||
| Maniwa District | ||
| Oda District | ||
| Tomata District | ||
| Tsukubo District | ||
| Wake District | ||
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