Population 3,552 (2003) | Area 74.09 km² Local time Tuesday 7:50 AM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 6°C, Wind NW at 18 km/h, 77% Humidity | ||
Tōyō (東洋町, Tōyō-chō) is a town located in Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
Map of Toyo, Aki District, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,552 and a density of 47.94 persons per km². The total area is 74.09 km².
Yasuoki Tashima, the former mayor of the town, brought national and worldwide attention when he applied to host Japan's high level nuclear waste repository in Tōyō. The plan was met with resistance from the town and he lost a subsequent election and resigned. He has expressed intention to run again.
References
Tōyō, Kōchi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA