Hirado, Nagasaki
Hirado
平戸市 | |
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View of Hirado port from the castle | |
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Flag Emblem | |
Interactive map of Hirado | |
Hirado Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°22′05″N 129°33′13″E / 33.36806°N 129.55361°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Nagasaki |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Naruhiko Kuroda (since October 2009) |
| Area | |
• Total | 235.12 km2 (90.78 sq mi) |
| Population (June 1, 2024) | |
• Total | 28,172 |
| • Density | 119.82/km2 (310.33/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 1508-3 Iwanoue, Hirado-shi, Nagasaki-ken 859-5192 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Hirado Rhododendron |
| Tree | Podocarpaceae |
Hirado (平戸市, Hirado-shi) is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2024, the city had an estimated population of 28,172, and a population density of 120 people per km2. The total area of the city is 235.12 km2 (90.78 sq mi).
Historically, Hirado has been an important port city and a gateway for foreign trade between Japan and Europe, especially during the 16th–17th centuries. Its rich history blends samurai culture, foreign influence, and maritime trade. Today, Hirado is also recognized for its role in Japan's early international connections, as part of the broader UNESCO World Heritage Sites related to Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region.