Onomichi, Hiroshima

Onomichi (尾道市; -shi) is a city located in Hiroshima, Japan. The city is known for its many temples.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 91,952 and the density of 828.77 persons per km². The total area is 110.95 km². The city was founded on April 1, 1898. The city is featured in the classic Japanese film Tokyo Story.

1898 Onomichi Town in Mitsugi District becomes the second city in Hiroshima Prefecture
1937 The town of Kurihara and the village of Yoshiwa, both in Mitsugi District incorporated
1939 Nami Village in Namakuma District incorporated
1951 Fukada Village in Mitsugi District incorporated
1954 Three villages in Mitsugi District incorporated
1955 Three villages in Namakuma District incorporated
1957 Urasaki Village in Namakuma District incorporated
1970 The town of Mukaihigashi in Mitsugi District incorporated
March 28, 2005 The towns of Mitsugi and Mukaishima plan to merge with Onomichi (may possibly include Innoshima City and Setoda in Toyota District)
External links
Official website in Japanese
Wikitravel: Onomichi

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Onomichi, Hiroshima

Onomichi, Hiroshima

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