Kasaoka, Okayama

Kasaoka
笠岡市
City

Location of Kasaoka in Okayama Prefecture
Kasaoka

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°30′14″N 133°30′36″E / 34.50389°N 133.51000°E / 34.50389; 133.51000Coordinates: 34°30′14″N 133°30′36″E / 34.50389°N 133.51000°E / 34.50389; 133.51000
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku (San'yō)
Prefecture Okayama Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Norimoto Mishima (current)
Area
  Total 136.03 km2 (52.52 sq mi)
Population (August 1, 2011)
  Total 53,806
  Density 395.55/km2 (1,024.5/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Ginkgo biloba
  Flower Chrysanthemum
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 1-1 Chūō, Kasaoka-shi, Okayama-ken
714-8601

Kasaoka (笠岡市 Kasaoka-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1952. The municipal district also includes 31 outlying islands including seven inhabited islands in the Kasaoka Islands group.

As of August 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 53,806, with 22,413 households and a population density of 395.55 persons per km². The total area is 136.03 km².

Landmarks and local cultural facilities

Crime and safety

The Asano-gumi yakuza syndicate is based in Kasaoka. The Asano-gumi is the only designated yakuza group based in Okayama Prefecture.[2]

Sister cities

Kasaoka is twinned with:[3]

Notable residents

The famous Nihonga artist Ono Chikkyo (小野竹喬 1889-1979) was born here, and there is a museum exhibiting his works.

References


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