Nagaoka, Niigata
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Nagaoka is a major city in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, situated along the Shinano River. Historically, it served as a castle town for the Makino clan during the Edo period. The city is a strategic transportation hub connected to Tokyo via the Joetsu Shinkansen.
Statistics
Area
890.91 km²
Population
265,868