Ishinomaki
city in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ishinomaki (石巻市, Ishinomaki-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2 February 2022[update], the city has an estimated population of 138,538, and a population density of 250 persons per km2 in 61,919 households.[1] The total area of the city is 554.55 square kilometres (214.11 sq mi).[1]
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Ishinomaki
石巻市 | |
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Coordinates: 38°25′3.3″N 141°18′9.8″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Tōhoku |
Prefecture | Miyagi |
Government | |
• Mayor | Hiroshi Kameyama |
Area | |
• Total | 554.55 km2 (214.11 sq mi) |
Population (February 2, 2022) | |
• Total | 138,538 |
• Density | 250/km2 (600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
- Tree | Japanese Black Pine |
- Flower | Azalea |
Phone number | 0225-95-1111 |
Address | 14-1 Kokucho, Ishinomaki-shi, Miyagi-ken 986-8501 |
Website | http://www.city.ishinomaki.lg.jp/ |
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Ishinomaki was one the cities most seriously affected by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.[2][3] Between 1 March and 31 August 2011, many people left Ishinomaki. 6,500 fewer people, or 4%, lived there.[4]