Suzu, Ishikawa

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Suzu
珠洲市
Location of Suzu
Suzu's location in Ishikawa, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Hokuriku)
Prefecture Ishikawa
Physical characteristics
Area 247.20 km² (95.44 sq mi)
Population (as of March 2008)
     Total 16,917
     Density 68.4 /km² (177 /sq mi)
Location 37°26′N, 137°16′E
Symbols
Tree Japanese Red Pine
Flower Camellia
Bird Japanese Bush-warbler
Symbol of Suzu
Flag
Suzu Government Office
Mayor Masuhiro Izumiya
Address 927-1295
1-6-2, Uedomachi Kitagata, Suzu-shi, Ishikawa-ken
Phone number 0768-82-2222
Official website: Suzu City

Suzu (珠洲市 Suzu-shi?) is a city located at the northeasternmost tip of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa, Japan. The city is the proposed site of the Suzu Nuclear Power Plant; however, in 2003 the proposal was "frozen" until further notice.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 16,917 and the density of 68.4 persons per km². The total area is 247.20 km².

The city was founded on July 15, 1954.

The production of small charcoal grills called shichirin has been done in Suzu's area since the Edo period.

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Shadow picture of Ishikawa Prefecture Ishikawa Prefecture
Flag of Ishikawa Prefecture
Cities
Hakui | Hakusan | Kaga | Kahoku | Kanazawa (capital) | Komatsu | Nanao | Nomi | Suzu | Wajima
Districts
Hakui | Hōsu | Ishikawa | Kahoku | Kashima | Nomi
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 37°26′N, 137°16′E