Yaizu, Shizuoka
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 Yaizu's location in Shizuoka, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) |
| Prefecture | Shizuoka |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 46.01 km² (17.76 sq mi) |
| Population (as of May 2008) | |
| Total | 120,501 |
| Density | 2,620 /km² (6,786 /sq mi) |
| Location | |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Pine |
| Flower | Satsuki azalea |
| Bird | Black-headed Gull |
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| Yaizu Government Office | |
| Mayor | Takao Tomoto |
| Address | 〒425-8502 2-16-32, Honmachi, Yaizu-shi, Shizuoka-ken |
| Phone number | 054-626-1111 |
| Official website: Yaizu City | |
Yaizu (焼津市 Yaizu-shi?) is a city located in Shizuoka, Japan.
As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 120,501 and the density of 2,620 persons per km². The total area is 46.01 km².
The city was founded on March 1, 1951.
[edit] History
The 2001 Japan Airlines mid-air incident occurred near Yaizu. On January 31, 2001, a Boeing 747-400 and a Douglas DC-10 owned by Japan Airlines narrowly avoided colliding with one another.
[edit] External links
- City of Yaizu (English)
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