Izumozaki, Niigata
| Izumozaki 出雲崎町 | |||
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Izumozaki town hall | |||
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 Location of Izumozaki in Niigata | |||
  Izumozaki
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| Coordinates: 37°31′50.6″N 138°42′33.6″E / 37.530722°N 138.709333°ECoordinates: 37°31′50.6″N 138°42′33.6″E / 37.530722°N 138.709333°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu) (Hokuriku) | ||
| Prefecture | NIigata | ||
| District | Santō | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 44.38 km2 (17.14 sq mi) | ||
| Population (June 2016) | |||
| • Total | 4,476 | ||
| • Density | 101/km2 (260/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| Symbols | |||
| • Tree | Zelkova serrata | ||
| • Flower | Azalea | ||
| Phone number | 0258-78-3111 | ||
| Address | 140 Kawanishi, Izumozaki-cho, Santō-gun, Niigata-ken 949-4353 | ||
| Website |
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Izumozaki coastline
Izumozaki (出雲崎町 Izumozaki-machi) is a town located in central Niigata Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan. As of 1 June 2016, the town had an estimated population of 4,476 and a population density of 101 persons per km². Its total area was 44.38 square kilometres (17.14 sq mi).
Geography
Izumozaki is located in an coastal region of central Niigata Prefecture bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of present-day Izumozaki was part of ancient Echigo Province. The modern town of Izumozaki was established on April 1, 1886 with the creation of the municipalities system.
Economy
Commercial fishing dominates the local economy.
Education
Izumozaki has one public elementary school and one public middle school. There is one public high school..
Transportation
Railway
Highway
External links
Media related to Izumozaki, Niigata at Wikimedia Commons- Izumozaki official website (Japanese)
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