Ojiya, Niigata
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| Ojiya 小千谷市 |
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| Coordinates: 37°19′N 138°48′E / 37.317°N 138.8°ECoordinates: 37°19′N 138°48′E / 37.317°N 138.8°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu, Hokuriku |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yatsuo Yasui |
| Area | |
| • Total | 155.2 km2 (59.9 sq mi) |
| Population (March 1, 2010) | |
| • Total | 38,802 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (647.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City symbols | |
| - Flower | Narcissus |
| Phone number | 0258-83-3511 |
| Address | 2-7-5 Jonai, Ojiya-shi, Niigata-ken 947-8501 |
| Website | [1] |
Ojiya (小千谷市 Ojiya-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
As of July 16, 2003, the city has an estimated population of 40,342. The total area is 155.12 km².
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[edit] History
- The city was founded on March 10, 1954.
- On October 23, 2004, the Chūetsu Earthquake struck Ojiya, causing shaking measured at shindo 6+ and causing fatalities. Electricity was lost 3 days after the earthquake.
- Yatsuo Yasui became the new mayor of Ojiya on November 29, 2006.
[edit] Famous people from Ojiya
- Junzaburō Nishiwaki, poet
[edit] Events
- Katakai fireworks festival, held in early September
[edit] Adjoining communities
The following municipalities surrounding Ojiya:
[edit] External links
Media related to Ojiya, Niigata at Wikimedia Commons
- Ojiya official website (Japanese)
- Ojiya official website (English)
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