Nankoku, Kōchi
| Nankoku 南国市 |
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| Coordinates: 33°35′N 133°38′E / 33.583°N 133.633°ECoordinates: 33°35′N 133°38′E / 33.583°N 133.633°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Shikoku | ||
| Prefecture | Kōchi | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Toshihito Hashizume | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 125.35 km2 (48.4 sq mi) | ||
| Population (March 2008) | |||
| • Total | 50,138 | ||
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,036/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Yamamomo | ||
| - Flower | Tachibana (Citrus tachibana) | ||
| - Bird | Onagadori (Long tail chicken) | ||
| Phone number | 088-863-2111 | ||
| Address | 2301, Ōsone Kō, Nankoku-shi, Kōchi-ken 783-8501 |
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| Website | Nankoku City | ||
Nankoku (南国市 Nankoku-shi) is a city located in Kōchi, 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. Nankoku-shi's downtown is relatively small, has 2 major supermarkets, one major hospital, a tractor repair center for Yanmar Tractors, and fields and agricultural movement all throughout the area. Kōchi Ryōma Airport, which serves the city of Kochi, is located southeast of Nankoku-shi.
As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 50,138 and the density of 400 persons per km². The total area is 125.35 km².
The city was formally named on October 1, 1959. The area existed was considered as a major part of Kōchi, Japan before the separation in 1959.
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