Rikuzentakata, Iwate

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Rikuzentakata
陸前高田市
Location of Rikuzentakata
Rikuzentakata's location in Iwate, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Prefecture Iwate
Physical characteristics
Area 232.23 km² (89.66 sq mi)
Population (as of 2003)
     Total 25,071
     Density 107.96 /km² (280 /sq mi)
Location 39°00′54″N 141°37′46″E / 39.015, 141.62944Coordinates: 39°00′54″N 141°37′46″E / 39.015, 141.62944
Symbols
Rikuzentakata Government Office
Mayor Nagato Nakasato
Official website: Rikuzentakata

Rikuzentakata (陸前高田市; -shi) is a city located in Iwate, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 25,071 and the density of 107.96 persons per km². The total area is 232.23 km².

The city was founded on January 1, 1955.

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[edit] Politics and government

Rikuzentakata is governed by mayor Nagato Nakasato, an independent supported by the Japanese Communist Party. The city assembly has 20 elected members.

[edit] Elections

[edit] Transportation

There is one railroad line with six stations in Rikuzentakata.

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Flag of Iwate Prefecture
Cities
Hachimantai | Hanamaki | Ichinoseki | Kamaishi | Kitakami | Kuji | Miyako | Morioka (capital) | Ninohe | Ōfunato | Ōshū | Rikuzentakata | Tōno
Districts
Higashiiwai | Isawa | Iwate | Kamihei | Kesen | Kunohe | Ninohe | Nishiiwai | Shimohei | Shiwa | Waga
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit