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Nankoku 南国市 |
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View of Tosa Bay and Pacific Ocean from Zenjibu Temple
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Location of Nankoku in Kōchi Prefecture |
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| Location in Japan | ||
| 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 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) | |
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| • Tree | Yamamomo | |
| • Flower | Tachibana (Citrus tachibana) | |
| • Bird | Onagadori (Long tail chicken) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address | 2301 Ōsone Kō, Nankoku-shi, Kōchi-ken 783-8501 |
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| Website | www |
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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.