Washima, Niigata
Washima
和島村 | |
|---|---|
Former municipality | |
Ryōkan's grave | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokuriku |
| Prefecture | Niigata Prefecture |
| Merged | January 1, 2006 (now part of Nagaoka) |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.86 km2 (12.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
• Total | 4,814 |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
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Washima (和島村, Washima-mura) was a village in Santō District, Niigata, Japan.
As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 4,814 and a population density of 151.10 persons per km2. The total area was 31.86 km2.
On January 1, 2006, Washima, along with the city of Tochio, and the towns of Teradomari and Yoita (all from Santō District), was merged into the expanded city of Nagaoka.