Tosa, Kōchi

Tosa (土佐市, Tosa-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It is located on the southern coast of the island of Shikoku. The city was founded on January 1, 1959.

This article is about the city. For the town, see Tosa, Kōchi (town).

Tosa

土佐市
City
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Location of Tosa in Kōchi Prefecture
Tosa
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°30′N 133°26′E
CountryJapan
RegionShikoku
PrefectureKōchi Prefecture
Government
 • MayorYoshifumi Itahara (since October 2007)
Area
 • Total91.59 km2 (35.36 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2017)
 • Total27,602
 • Density300/km2 (780/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address2017-1 Kinoe, Takaoka-chō, Tosa-shi, Kōchi-ken
781-1192
Websitewww.city.tosa.lg.jp
Symbols
BirdWhite-cheeked starling
FlowerLilium
TreeGinkgo

As of April 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 27‚602, with 12‚407 households[1] and a population density of 300 persons per km2. The total area is 91.59 km2.

The city of Tosa should not be confused with the historical Tosa Province, which covered all of modern-day Kōchi Prefecture.

Geography

Tosa is located in central Kōchi Prefecture, and faces the Shikoku Mountain Range to the north and Pacific Ocean to the south. The Niyodo River flows through the Takaoka Plain in the town, where rice is grown.

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References
  1. "Official website of Tosa City" (in Japanese). Japan: Tosa City. Retrieved 1 May 2017.


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