Takaoka, Toyama
| Japanese Name: | 高岡市 |
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| Prefecture: | Toyama |
| Population: | 178,965 |
| Area: | 209.38: |
| Longitude | 137.0257282 |
| Latitude | 36.7540964 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.takaoka.toyama.jp/ |
Takaoka, Toyama
Takaoka (高岡市, Takaoka-shi) is a city located in the northwestern portion of Toyama Prefecture, Japan, and is the central city of its Western District. Takaoka covers the 8th largest surface area in Toyama Prefecture and has the second largest population after Toyama City. Takaoka became a city on April 1, 1889, withdrawing from Imizu District.
