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むこうし

向日市

Muko Shi
City in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
454th largest of 1,651 #11 in Kyoto (26) Municipal code 262081
読み方 · How to read it

Can you read 向日市?

It reads むこうしMuko Shi.

— A city. 市 is read shi and is the most consistent of the municipal suffixes.

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数字 · By the numbers

Muko at a glance

56,152
Population
8 km²
Area
1972
Founded
#454 /1,651
National rank
220
Parks
7
Museums
114
Cafés
洛西口 (Rakusaiguchi)
Nearest station
地図 · Where it is

Where is Muko?

Every dot is one of Japan's 1,651 municipalities, plotted at its real coordinates. Muko is marked in red.

34.9486°N, 135.6983°E Open in Google Maps →
概要 · Overview

About Muko

Mukō is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023, the city has an estimated population of 56,070 in 23748 households and a population density of 2200 persons per km². The total area of the city is 7.72 square kilometres (2.98 sq mi).

近隣 · Nearby

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宿 · Where to stay

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質問 · Questions

About Muko

How do you read 向日市 in Japanese?

向日市 is read むこうし (Muko Shi). It is a city in Kyoto Prefecture.

What does 市 mean at the end of 向日市?

市 means "city" and is read shi. A city. 市 is read shi and is the most consistent of the municipal suffixes.

How big is Muko?

Muko has a population of 56,152 across 8 km², making it the 454th largest of Japan's 1,651 municipalities and the 11th largest of the 26 in Kyoto.

What towns are near Muko?

The closest municipalities to Muko are Nagaokakyo Shi (2 km), Oyamazaki Cho (6 km), Yawata Shi (8 km).