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Nishiwaki, Hyōgo

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Nishiwaki (西脇市; -shi) is a city located in Hyogo, Japan.

The city calls itself "The Navel of Japan (Nihon no Heso)." Located at the crossing of the 135° East meridian and the 35° North parallel, the city's Nihon no Heso Park marks the center of the nation. JR West operates Nihon Heso Station on the Kakogawa Line (in addition to other stations in Nishiwaki).

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 37,249 and the density of 383.50 persons per km². The total area is 97.13 km².

The city was founded on April 1, 1952.

 

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