Morotsuka, Miyazaki
Morotsuka (諸塚村, Morotsuka-son) is a village located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Morotsuka 諸塚村 | |
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Village | |
 Area of Morotsuka | |
 Flag  Chapter | |
 Location of Morotsuka in Miyazaki Prefecture | |
  Morotsuka Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 32°33′43″N 131°18′5″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| District | Higashiusuki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 187.56 km2 (72.42 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2019) | |
| • Total | 1,532 |
| • Density | 8.2/km2 (21/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Sawtooth oak |
| • Flower | Mountain cherry |
| • Bird | Japanese white-eye |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| Website | www |
As of October 1, 2019, the village has an estimated population of 1,532 and the density of 8.17 persons per km². The total area is 187.56 km². Its industry is forestry and farming, and its local products include shiitake mushrooms, tea, and miso. Despite the small size of the village, it has a strong community and many popular festivals steeped in Japanese traditional culture.
Transportation
Highways
Morotsuka can be accessed by travelling northwest from Hyuga through Japan National Route 327. Morotsuka can also be accessed through Japan National Route 503.
External links
- Morotsuka official website (in Japanese)
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