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Ōno, Fukui

Ōno
大野市
City
Location of Ōno in Fukui Prefecture
Location of Ōno in Fukui Prefecture
Ōno is located in Japan
Ōno
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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