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Toyama, Toyama - Definition and Overview

Toyama (富山市; -shi) is the capital city of Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It is located on the coast of the Sea of Japan on the island of Honshu, about 200 km north of the city of Nagoya and 300 km northwest of Tokyo.

Historically, Toyama was the capital of Etchu Province. The modern city was incorporated on April 1, 1889.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 325,443 and the density of 1,558.56 persons per km². The total area is 208.81 km².

Toyama is served by Toyama Airport and JR Toyama Station.

External links

  • Official website (http://www.pref.toyama.jp/master/02guide/welcome/welcome_e.htm/)
  Toyama Prefecture Symbol of Toyama Prefecture
Cities
Himi | Kurobe | Namerikawa | Nanto | Oyabe | Shinminato | Takaoka | Tonami | Toyama (capital) | Uozu
Districts
Higashitonami | Imizu | Kaminiikawa | Nakaniikawa | Nei | Nishitonami | Shimoniikawa
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