Kuroishi, Aomori

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Kuroishi
黒石市
Location of Kuroishi
Kuroishi's location in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Aomori Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area 216.96 km² (83.77 sq mi)
Population (as of April 30, 2008)
     Total 38,343
     Density 176.7 /km² (458 /sq mi)
Location 40°38′N 140°36′E / 40.633, 140.6Coordinates: 40°38′N 140°36′E / 40.633, 140.6
Symbols
Tree Maple (Acer mono)
Flower Apple (Malus domestica)
Bird Japanese Wagtail (Motacilla grandis)
Kuroishi Government Office
Mayor Hiromichi Narumi
Address 036-0396
11-1 Ichinomachi, Kuroishi-shi, Aomori-ken
Phone number 0172-52-2111
Official website: City of Kuroishi

Kuroishi (黒石市; -shi lit. black stone) is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

The city was founded on July 1, 1954.

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Shadow picture of Aomori Prefecture Aomori Prefecture
Flag of Aomori Prefecture
Cities
Aomori (capital) | Goshogawara | Hachinohe | Hirakawa | Hirosaki | Kuroishi | Misawa | Mutsu | Towada | Tsugaru
Districts
Higashitsugaru | Kamikita | Kitatsugaru | Minamitsugaru | Nakatsugaru | Nishitsugaru | Sannohe | Shimokita
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit