Kawaguchi, Niigata
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Kawaguchi 川口町 |
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| Former municipality | |||
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 Location of Kawaguchi in Niigata Prefecture |
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Hokuriku | ||
| Prefecture | Niigata Prefecture | ||
| District | Kitauonuma District | ||
| Merged | March 31, 2010 (now part of Nagaoka) |
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 50.03 km2 (19.32 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2010) | |||
| • Total | 4,801 | ||
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| • Tree | Cherry blossom | ||
| • Flower | Phlox subulata | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
Kawaguchi (川口町 Kawaguchi-machi) was a town located in Kitauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,549 and a density of 110.91 persons per km². The total area was 50.03 km².
During the 2004 Chūetsu earthquake, Kawaguchi was the only town to report the maximum value of 7 on the Japan Meteorological Agency seismic intensity scale.
On March 31, 2010, Kawaguchi was merged into the expanded city of Nagaoka.
Coordinates: 37°16′N 138°52′E / 37.267°N 138.867°E
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