Toyama, Toyama
the capital city of Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Toyama (富山市, Toyama-shi) is a city in the Chūbu region of Japan on the island of Honshu. It is the capital city of Toyama Prefecture.[1]
Toyama 富山 | |
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| 富山市 · Toyama City | |
 Flag | |
 Location of Toyama in Toyama Prefecture | |
  Toyama Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 36°41′45.3″N 137°12′49.3″E / 36.695917°N 137.213694°ECoordinates: 36°41′45.3″N 137°12′49.3″E / 36.695917°N 137.213694°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu (Hokuriku) |
| Prefecture | Toyama Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Masashi Mori (since January 2002) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,241.85 km2 (479.48 sq mi) |
| Population (May 31, 2011) | |
| • Total | 417,324 |
| • Density | 336.05/km2 (870.4/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Zelkova serrata |
| • Flower | Thistle |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| City hall address | Higashi-shinmachi 7-38, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture (富山県富山市東新町７番38号) 930-8510 |
| Website | City of Toyama |
It has been recognized as a core city since 1996.[2]
HistoryEdit
In the pre-Meiji period, Toyama was a castle town and the capital of Etchū Province.[1]
ReferencesEdit
Other websitesEdit
Media related to Toyama, Toyama at Wikimedia Commons
