Local time Sunday 6:21 AM | Population 52,731 (1 Jun 2011) | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Website www.city.himi.toyama.jp Weather -1°C, Wind SE at 6 km/h, 85% Humidity Points of interest Himi Seaside Botanical, Asahiyama Park, Kozenji, Himi‑Banya Onsen, Junicho Gatasuigo Park | ||
Himi (氷見市, Himi-shi) is a city in western Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1952.
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Map of Himi, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
As of June 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 52,721, with 17,331 households and a population density of 228.80 persons per km². The total area is 230.47 km². Himi is known primarily for its fishing industry.
History
Himi Prefecture was founded on April 1, 1889 (Meiji 22), with the merger of the governing systems of various towns and villages, and was officially dubbed "Himi Prefecture" on March 29, 1896 (Meiji 29).
In 1940, Himi extended to include 2 more towns. Again in 1952, Himi Prefecture acquired 3 other towns to further extend its boundaries, and in 1953, Himi acquired 2 more towns. Finally in 1954, Himi became the region as it is defined today.