Uji

Uji (宇治市, Uji-shi) is a city on the southern outskirts of the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Uji
宇治市
Byōdō-in, a World Heritage Site
Location of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture
Uji
 
Coordinates: 34°53′4″N 135°47′59″E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureKyoto Prefecture
First official recordedearly 5th century
City SettledMarch 1, 1951
Government
  MayorAtsuko Matsumura
Area
  Total67.54 km2 (26.08 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2020)
  Total179,630
  Density2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
TreeAcer
FlowerKerria japonica
BirdAlcedo atthis
Phone number0774-22-3141
Address33 Uji Biwa, Uji-shi, Kyōto-fu
611-8501
Websitewww.city.uji.kyoto.jp

Founded on March 1, 1951, Uji is between the two ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto. The city sits on the Uji River, which has its source in Lake Biwa.

As of 1 October 2020 Uji has a population of 179,630 and is the second largest city in Kyoto Prefecture. It has an area of 67.54 km2, giving it a population density of 2,660 persons per km2.

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