Miyazu, Kyoto

Miyazu 宮津
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Location of Miyazu in Kyoto
Miyazu
Coordinates: 35°32′N 135°12′E / 35.533°N 135.2°E / 35.533; 135.2Coordinates: 35°32′N 135°12′E / 35.533°N 135.2°E / 35.533; 135.2
Country	Japan
Region	Kansai (Kinki
Prefecture	Kyoto
Government
– Mayor	Shoji Inoue (since July 2006)
Area
– Total	169.31 km2 (65.4 sq mi)
Population (May 31, 2011)
– Total	21,512
– Density	127.06/km2 (329.1/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree	Pinus
- Flower	Cryptotaenia, Azalea
Phone number	81-(0)772-22-2121
Address	Yanaginawate 345-1, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture (京都府宮津市字柳縄手345ー１) 626-0024

Miyazu (宮津市, Miyazu-shi^?) is a city located in Kyoto, Japan.

As of May 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 21,512 with 8,360 households and the density of 127.06 persons per km². The total area is 169.31 km².

Located in Miyazu city is Amanohashidate or the 'bridge to heaven', said to be one of Japan's three most beautiful sights. The naturally formed land bridge is 3.6km long and covered in pine trees.

The city was founded on June 1, 1954.

External links

• Miyazu official website in Japanese
• Japan guide information on Amanohashidate in English

Amanohashidate