Nanto, Toyama

Nanto
南砺市
City

Traditional thatched-roofed homes in Ainokura, Gokayama

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Location of Nanto in Toyama Prefecture
Nanto

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°35′06″N 136°55′21″E / 36.58500°N 136.92250°E / 36.58500; 136.92250Coordinates: 36°35′06″N 136°55′21″E / 36.58500°N 136.92250°E / 36.58500; 136.92250
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Hokuriku)
Prefecture Toyama Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Mikio Tanaka (since November 2008)
Area
  Total 668.86 km2 (258.25 sq mi)
Population (May 31, 2011)
  Total 55,315
  Density 82.70/km2 (214.2/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address 4880 Naeshima, Nanto-shi, Toyama-ken
939-1596
Website www.city.nanto.toyama.jp

Nanto (南砺市 Nanto-shi) is a city located in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.

As of May 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 55,315, with 17,386 households and a population density of 82.70 persons per km². The total area is 668.86 km².

The modern city of Nanto was established on November 1, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Fukuno, Inami and Jōhana, the villages of Inokuchi, Kamitaira, Taira and Toga (all from Higashitonami District), and the town of Fukumitsu (from Nishitonami District).

The city takes its name from its relative location to the neighboring city Tonami, the south—"nan" (南) in Japanese—and the first syllable of the neighboring city's name—"to" (砺).

Geography

Geographically, the city contains numerous rivers, valleys, mountains and lakes, as well as abundant level ground for rice paddies.

Media

The 2013 Anime True Tours Nanto was set in Nanto and shows scenes from Nanto and the surrounding area.

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