As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 22,546 and the density of 133.16 persons per kmē. The total area is 169.31 kmē.
Located in Miyazu city is Amanohashidate or the 'bridge to heaven', said to be one of Japan's three most beautiful sights. The naturally formed land bridge is 3.6km long and covered in pine trees.
Kyoto's kimono weavers are particularly renowned, and the city remains the premier center of kimono manufacturing.
Kyoto is known as one of the academic centers of the country, and is home to thirty-seven institutions of higher education.
Kyoto Station is on Karasuma, and the subway system's Karasuma Line follows that street north and south from the station, with stops at many numbered avenues, and also at Imadegawa (a major street).
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