Kurobe, Toyama

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Kurobe
黒部市
Location of Kurobe
Kurobe's location in Toyama, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Hokuriku)
Prefecture Toyama
Physical characteristics
Area 426.34 km² (164.61 sq mi)
Population (as of January 2008)
     Total 42,612
     Density 99.9 /km² (259 /sq mi)
Location 36°52′N, 137°27′E
Symbols
Symbol of Kurobe
Flag
Kurobe Government Office
Mayor Yasuo Horiuchi
Address 938-8555
725 Mikkaichi, Kurobe-shi, Toyama-ken
Phone number 0765-54-2111
Official website: Kurobe City

Kurobe (黒部市 Kurobe-shi?) is a city located in Toyama, Japan.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 42,612 and the density of 426.34 persons per km². The total area is 99.9 km².

The city was founded on April 1, 1954.

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Flag of Toyama Prefecture
Cities
Himi | Imizu | Kurobe | Namerikawa | Nanto | Oyabe | Takaoka | Tonami | Toyama (capital) | Uozu
Districts
Nakaniikawa | Shimoniikawa
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 36°52′N, 137°27′E