Kuroshio, Kōchi

Kuroshio (黒潮町, Kuroshio-chō) is a Japanese town in Kōchi Prefecture on the Pacific coastline of the island of Shikoku.[1]

Kuroshio
黒潮町
Town
Kuroshio Town Office
Kuroshio Town Office
Flag of Kuroshio
Official seal of Kuroshio
Location of Kuroshio in Kōchi Prefecture
Location of Kuroshio in Kōchi Prefecture
Kuroshio is located in Japan
Kuroshio
Kuroshio
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°1′N 133°1′E
CountryJapan
RegionShikoku
PrefectureKōchi Prefecture
DistrictHata
Area
  Total188.38 km2 (72.73 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2017)
  Total11,559
  Density61/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Websitewww.town.kuroshio.lg.jp

History

In 2006, the towns of Ōgata and Saga joined together to become the new town, Kuroshio.[2]

References

  1. Harner, Stephen Harner. "BTW, Get Ready for a 34 Meter Tsunami," Forbes (US). May 2, 2012; retrieved 2013-2-25.
  2. 黒潮町について; excerpt, 黒潮町は、高知県幡多郡「大方町」「佐賀町」の合併による新しい町として、平成18年3月20日に誕生しました; retrieved 2013-2-25.

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