Asago, Hyōgo
| Asago 朝来市 | ||
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 Location of Asago in Hyōgo Prefecture | ||
  Asago Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 35°20′N 134°51′E / 35.333°N 134.850°ECoordinates: 35°20′N 134°51′E / 35.333°N 134.850°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Hyōgo Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Katsuaki Taji (since May 2009) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 402.98 km2 (155.59 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 31, 2012) | ||
| • Total | 33,252 | |
| • Density | 82.52/km2 (213.7/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Zelkova serrata | |
| • Flower | Cherry blossom | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City Hall Address |
213-1 Higashitani, Wadayama-cho, Asago-shi, Hyogo-ken 669-5292 | |
| Website |
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Asago (朝来市 Asago-shi) is a city located in northern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
The modern city of Asago was established on April 1, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Asago absorbing the towns of Ikuno, Santō and Wadayama (all from Asago District).
As of March 31, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 33,252, with 12,219 households and a population density of 82.52 persons per km². The total area is 402.98 km².
International relations
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Sister cities
Newberg, Oregon, United States 
Perth, Ontario, Canada
Friendship cities
Barbizon, France
Points of interest
- Ikuno Ginzan Silver Mine
- Kuchiganaya area
- Tanyo Museum
- Ikuno Shoin
- Asago Art Village
- Takeda Castle
- Tataragi Dam
- Kurokawa Dam
- Ikuno Dam
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Scenery of Kuchiganaya, Ikuno
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Tanyo Museum
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Tataragi Dam
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Asago Art Village
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