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Harima, Administrative town in southeastern Kako District, Japan

The municipality covers 9.13 square kilometers with two artificial islands, Niijima and Higashiniijima, forming 30 percent of its territory along the Seto Inland Sea.

The town originated from the village of Ae during the Edo Period within Himeji Domain and received official town status on April 1, 1962.

The Harima Archaeological Materials Museum exhibits collections from the Onaka Ancient Village site, presenting artifacts from the Yayoi period of Japanese civilization.

The town maintains direct transportation links through JR West services on the Sanyo Main Line and National Route 250, connecting residents to surrounding urban centers.

Heavy chemical industries operate on the artificial islands within the Harima Seaside Industrial Zone, while the population of 34,735 residents occupies the mainland area.

Location: Hyōgo Prefecture

Location: Kako district

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Kakogawa, Akashi

Website: https://town.harima.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.71525,134.86806

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11

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