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 April 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 43,110 and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area is 184.05 km².
Local attractions include Awaji Yumebutai, Nojima Fault, Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park, Honpuku-ji Temple and Awaji World Park Onokoro. Kansai University of Nursing and Health Sciences is also located in the city.