Takahashi
高梁市 | |
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 View of Downtown Takahashi, Okayama, from Atago Bridge | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Takahashi in[Okayama Prefecture | |
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  Takahashi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°47′29″N 133°36′59″E / 34.79139°N 133.61639°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku (San'yō) |
| Prefecture | Okayama |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Takanori Kondo (since October 2010) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 546.99 km2 (211.19 sq mi) |
| Population (February 28, 2023) | |
| • Total | 27,538 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 2043 Matsubara-dori, Takahashi-shi, Okayama-ken 716-8501 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Megaceryle lugubris |
| Flower | Cherry blossom |
| Tree | Pinus densiflora |
Takahashi (高梁市, Takahashi-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023[update], the city had an estimated population of 27,538 in 13,678 households.[1] and a population density of 50 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 546.99 square kilometres (211.19 sq mi). Bitchū Matsuyama Castle overlooks the town. Another significant location is Raikyū-ji, a Buddhist temple with a historic garden.
- ^ "Takahashi city official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.