Hirata, Shimane

Hirata (平田市, Hirata-shi) was a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 28,506 and a density of 200.68 persons per km2.

On March 22, 2005, Hirata, along with the towns of Koryō, Sada, Taisha and Taki (all from Hikawa District), was merged into the expanded city of Izumo.

The line continues beyond Hirata as far as Matsue.

This Shimane Prefecture location article is a stub.