Takaoka, Toyama
city in Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Takaoka (高岡市, Takaoka-shi) is a city in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Takaoka
高岡市 | |
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 Takaoka montage | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Region | Chūbu |
| Prefecture |  Toyama |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yūki Kakuda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 209.6 km2 (80.9 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2020) | |
| • Total | 166,393 |
| • Density | 793.9/km2 (2,056/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Postal code | 933-8601 |
| Area code | 16202-7 |
| Phone number | 0766-20-1111 |
| Address | 7-50 Hirokōji, Takaoka-shi, Toyama-ken |
| Website | Official website |
History change
Takaoka was established in 1609.[1] It developed as a castle town.[2]
The modern city of Takaoka was established in 1889.
In 1933, Takaoka's large statue of the Buddha (Daibutsu) was created.
Geography change
Surrounding municipalities change
Demography change
According to Japanese census data,[3]
| 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186,827 | 185,682 | 181,229 | 176,061 | 172,125 | 166,393 |
References change
- ↑ Crawford, Miki Ward et al. (2010). Japanese War Brides in America: An Oral History, p. 99.
- ↑ Lewis, Michael. (2000). Becoming Apart: National Power and Local Politics in Toyama, 1868-1945, p. 46.
- ↑ Takaoka population statistics
