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| Coordinates: 37°26′N 137°16′E / 37.433°N 137.267°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chūbu (Hokuriku) | ||
| Prefecture | Ishikawa | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Masuhiro Izumiya | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 247.20 km2 (95.4 sq mi) | ||
| Population (March 2008) |
16,917 | ||
| - Density | 68.4/km2 (177.2/sq mi) | ||
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| - Tree | Japanese Red Pine | ||
| - Flower | Camellia | ||
| - Bird | Japanese Bush-warbler | ||
| Website | Suzu City | ||
| Phone number | 0768-82-2222 | ||
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1-6-2, Uedomachi Kitagata, Suzu-shi, Ishikawa-ken |
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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.
Sister city
External links
- Official website in Japanese
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