Hagi, Yamaguchi
Hagi
萩市 | |
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Interactive map of Hagi | |
Hagi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°24′29″N 131°23′57″E / 34.40806°N 131.39917°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku (San'yō) |
| Prefecture | Yamaguchi |
| Hagi Town | April 1, 1889 |
| Hagi City | July 1, 1932 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fumio Tanaka (from Mar 2021) |
| Area | |
• Total | 698.31 km2 (269.62 sq mi) |
| Population (April 30, 2023) | |
• Total | 43,233 |
| • Density | 61.911/km2 (160.35/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 510 Emukai, Hagi-shi, Yamaguchi-ken 758-8555 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Camellia japonica and Lespedeza |
| Fruit | Natsumikan |
| Tree | Chamaecyparis obtusa and Pine |
Hagi (萩市, Hagi-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [haꜜ.ɡʲi, -ŋʲi, ha.ɡʲiꜜ.ɕi, -ŋʲiꜜ.ɕi], locally [ha.ɡʲiꜜ, -ŋʲiꜜ]) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023, the city had an estimated population of 43,233 in 22,803 households and a population density of 62 persons per km². The total area of the city is 698.31 square kilometres (269.62 sq mi). It is known for being the birthplace of Hagi ware, a type of Japanese pottery.