Awaji is a city located on Awaji Island in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The modern city of Awaji was established on April 1, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Awaji, absorbing the towns of Tsuna, Higashiura, Hokudan and Ichinomiya. As of July 1, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 47,457 with 19,643 households and a population density of 257.85 persons per km². The total area is 184.05 km². Notable local places to visit are Awaji Yumebutai, Nojima Fault, Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park, Honpuku-ji Temple and Awaji World Park Onokoro.