Miyoshi, Tokushima

Miyoshi, Tokushima
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徳島県三好市 · Miyoshi City of Tokushima
Kazura Bridge in beautiful sightseeing spot in Shikoku
Location of Miyoshi, Tokushima in Tokushima
Miyoshi, Tokushima
Coordinates: 34°01′24″N 133°48′39″E / 34.02333°N 133.81083°E / 34.02333; 133.81083Coordinates: 34°01′24″N 133°48′39″E / 34.02333°N 133.81083°E / 34.02333; 133.81083
Country	Japan
Region	Shikoku
Prefecture	Tokushima
Government
- Mayor	Tetsutaro Tawara (since April 2010)
Area
- Total	721.48 km2 (278.6 sq mi)
Population (May 31, 2011)
- Total	30,998
- Density	42.96/km2 (111.3/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree	Maple Leaf
- Flower	Habenaria radiata
- Bird	Japanese White-eye
Phone number	81-(0)883-72-7600
Address	Ikeda Shinmachi 1500-2, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture (徳島県三好市池田町新町1500の２) 778-8501

Miyoshi (三好市, Miyoshi-shi^?) is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.

The city was founded on March 1, 2006 as a result of the merger between the towns of Ikeda, Ikawa, Mino and Yamashiro, and the villages of Higashiiyayama and Nishiiyayama, all from Miyoshi District.

As of May 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 30,998 with 13,688 households, and a density of 42.96 persons per km². The total area is 721.61 km².

Sightseeing spots

• Iya Valley
• Kazura Bridge
• Oku Kazura Bridge
• Oboke Gorge
• Koboke Gorge
• Yoshino River^{[citation needed]}

External links

• Miyoshi official website in Japanese