Hagi

Aerial view of central Hagi Main keep (tenshu) of Hagi Castle, before 1880 Hagi (萩市, Hagi-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [haꜜ.ɡʲi, -ŋʲi, ha.ɡʲiꜜ.ɕi, -ŋʲiꜜ.ɕi], locally [ha.ɡʲiꜜ, -ŋʲiꜜ]) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023, the city had an estimated population of 43,233 in 22,803 households and a population density of 62 persons per km². The total area of the city is 698.31 square kilometres (269.62 sq mi). It is known for being the birthplace of Hagi ware, a type of Japanese pottery.

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