Nonoichi, Ishikawa

Nonoichi
野々市市
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Location of Nonoichi in Ishikawa Prefecture
Nonoichi

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°31′N 136°37′E / 36.517°N 136.617°E / 36.517; 136.617Coordinates: 36°31′N 136°37′E / 36.517°N 136.617°E / 36.517; 136.617
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Hokuriku)
Prefecture Ishikawa Prefecture
Area
  Total 13.56 km2 (5.24 sq mi)
Population (February 2011)
  Total 51,976
  Density 3,800/km2 (9,900/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.city.nonoichi.lg.jp

Nonoichi (野々市市, Nonoichi-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

As of February 2011, the city has an estimated population of 51,976 and a population density of 3,830 persons per km². The total area is 13.56 km².

The modern city of Nonoichi was established on November 11, 2011, when the former town of Nonoichi (from Ishikawa District) was elevated to city status. Therefore, Ishikawa District was dissolved as a result of this merger.[1]

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References

  1. 野々市町5万人達成 11月市制施行 by Hokkoku Shimbun, February 15, 2011(in Japanese)


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