Toyama, Toyama
city in 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 | |
![]() Location of Toyama in Toyama Prefecture | |
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
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