Hiji

Hiji
日出町
Hiji Town Center
Interactive map of Hiji
Hiji
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°22′10″N 131°31′56″E / 33.36944°N 131.53222°E / 33.36944; 131.53222
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
Prefecture Ōita
DistrictHayami
Area
 • Total
73.32 km2 (28.31 sq mi)
Population
 (November 30, 2023)
 • Total
28,025
 • Density382.2/km2 (990.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address2974-1 Hijichō, Hayami-gun, Ōita-ken 879-1506
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerCamellia sasanqua
TreeCamellia sasanqua

Hiji (日出町, Hiji-machi) is a town located in Hayami District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023, the town had an estimated population of 28,025 in 12811 households, and a population density of 380 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 73.32 km2 (28.31 sq mi).