Yamakoshi, Niigata

Yamakoshi (山古志村, Yamakoshi-mura) was a village located in Koshi District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Yamakoshi

山古志村
Former municipality
Rice terraces in Yamakoshi
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CountryJapan
RegionHokuriku
PrefectureNiigata Prefecture
MergedApril 1, 2005
(now part of Nagaoka)
Area
 • Total39.83 km2 (15.38 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total2,035
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
10 municipalities merged into Nagaoka City

As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 2,035 and a density of 51.09 persons per km². The total area was 39.83 km².

On April 1, 2005, Yamakoshi, along with the town of Oguni (from Kariwa District), the town of Nakanoshima (from Minamikanbara District), and the towns of Koshiji and Mishima (both from Santō District), was merged into the expanded city of Nagaoka.

On October 23, 2004, Yamakoshi was hit by the 2004 Chūetsu earthquake.

Transportation

Highway

Local attractions
  • Bullfighting
  • Koi in Yamakoshi
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