Noto, Ishikawa

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Noto
能登町
Location of Noto
Noto's location in Ishikawa, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Prefecture Ishikawa
District Hōsu District
Physical characteristics
Area 273.45 km² (105.58 sq mi)
Population (as of October 2004)
     Total 21,863
     Density 80 /km² (207 /sq mi)
Location 37°18′N, 137°9′E
Symbols
Noto Government Office
Phone number 768-62-1000
Official website: Town of Noto (Japanese)

Noto (能登町 Noto-chō?) is a town located in Hosu District, Ishikawa, Japan. On March 1, 2005 the town of Noto and the village of Yanagida both from Fugeshi District merged with the town of Uchiura (from neighboring Suzu District) forming the new town of Noto. Also as of this date, Fugeshi District merged with Suzu District becoming Hosu District.

As of October 2004 population statistics, the town has an estimated population of 21,863 and a density of 80 persons per km². The total area is 273.45 km².

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[edit] Name

The old name (before merger) and the new name (after merger) have same pronunciation "No-to", but the characters are different.

  • old name 能都 (means the central of Noto area)
  • new name 能登 (Noto area itself)

[edit] Roads

  • Main Roads
    • Route 249
    • Suzu Road
    • Prefectural Road 6

[edit] Products

  • Kanburi (Yellow Tail fish captured in winter)
  • Strawberry of Akasaki
  • Blueberry Jam/Vine of Yanagida

[edit] External links