Koide, Niigata
Koide (小出町, Koide-machi) was a town located in Kitauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is famous for its snowy ski resort.
Koide
小出町 | |
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Former municipality | |
Koide Skiing Ground | |
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Flag Emblem | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokuriku |
| Prefecture | Niigata Prefecture |
| District | Kitauonuma District |
| Merged | November 1, 2004 (now part of Uonuma) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.04 km2 (11.60 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 12,735 |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,735 and a density of 423.93 persons per km2. The total area was 30.04 km2.
On November 1, 2004, Koide, along with the town of Horinouchi, and the villages of Hirokami, Irihirose, Sumon and Yunotani (all from Kitauonuma District), was merged to create the city of Uonuma.
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