Toyama, Toyama

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**Toyama City**
**富山市**
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu, Hokuriku
Prefecture	Toyama Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area	1,241.85 km²
Population (as of 2005)
Total	420,804
Location	36°42′00″N, 137°13′12″E
Symbols
Toyama City City Hall
Official website: Toyama City

Coordinates: 36°42′00″N, 137°13′12″E

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 Honshū, 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.

The city was nearly destroyed on the night of 1 August 1945-2 August, when 173 B-29 bombers of the American 73rd Bomber Wing dropped incendiary bombs on the city. 1.87 square miles, or about 99 percent, of the urban center was destroyed. The city was then a center of aluminum ball-bearing and special steel production.[1][2] The city was then equivalent in size to Chattanooga, Tennessee.

As of 2005, the city has an estimated population of 420,804 and a density of 338.85 persons per km². The total area is 1,241.85 km².

Toyama is served by Toyama Airport and JR Toyama Station.