Nankoku, Kōchi

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Nankoku
南国市
City
View of Tosa Bay and Pacific Ocean from Zenjibu Temple

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Location of Nankoku in Kōchi Prefecture
Nankoku
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°35′N 133°38′E / 33.583°N 133.633°E / 33.583; 133.633Coordinates: 33°35′N 133°38′E / 33.583°N 133.633°E / 33.583; 133.633
Country Japan
Region Shikoku
Prefecture Kōchi Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Toshihito Hashizume
Area
  Total 125.35 km2 (48.40 sq mi)
Population (February 29, 2012)
  Total 49,040
  Density 391.22/km2 (1,013.3/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Yamamomo
- Flower Tachibana (Citrus tachibana)
- Bird Onagadori (Long tail chicken)
Address 2301 Ōsone Kō, Nankoku-shi, Kōchi-ken
783-8501
Phone number 088-863-2111
Website www.city.nankoku.kochi.jp

Nankoku (南国市 Nankoku-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Strong in the fishing industry and the market industry, Nankoku-shi supplies most of Kochi's agricultural needs, because of the amount of fields and plantations. Kōchi Ryōma Airport, which serves the city of Kochi, is located southeast of Nankoku-shi. The city was formally named on October 1, 1959.

As of February 29, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 49,040, with 21,477 households and a population density of 391.22 persons per km². The total area is 125.35 km².

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