Ōno, Fukui

This article is about the city. For the district, see Ōno District, Fukui.
Ōno
大野市
City

Location of Ōno in Fukui Prefecture
Ōno

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 35°58′40″N 136°29′26″E / 35.97778°N 136.49056°E / 35.97778; 136.49056Coordinates: 35°58′40″N 136°29′26″E / 35.97778°N 136.49056°E / 35.97778; 136.49056
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Hokuriku)
Prefecture Fukui Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Takao Okada (since July 2006)
Area
  Total 872.30 km2 (336.80 sq mi)
Population (June 1, 2011)
  Total 36,890
  Density 42.29/km2 (109.5/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Fagus crenata
  Flower Magnolia kobus
  Bird Cettia diphone
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address Tenjincho 1-1, Ōno City, Fukui Prefecture (福井県大野市天神町1番1号)
912-8666
Website www.city.ono.fukui.jp

Ōno (大野市 Ōno-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on July 1, 1954.

As of June 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 36,890, with 12,016 households and a population density of 42.29 persons per km². The total area is 872.30 km².

The town is encircled by a ring of mountains and the only way in or out is via tunnels or mountain roads.

On November 7, 2005, the village of Izumi (from Ōno District) was merged into Ōno.

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