Tosashimizu, Kōchi
| Japanese Name: | 土佐清水市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Kōchi |
| Population: | 17,421 |
| Area: | 266.54: |
| Longitude | 132.9549889 |
| Latitude | 32.7816335 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.tosashimizu.kochi.jp/ |
Tosashimizu, Kōchi
Tosashimizu (土佐清水市, Tosashimizu-shi) is a city located in the southwest of Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1954. As of 31 January 2016, the city has an estimated population of 14,666, with 7,608 households and a population density of 55.02 persons per km². The total area is 266.54 km².
Of the 11 cities in Kochi Prefecture, Tosashimizu has the second lowest population which was over 30,000 in 1954 compared to 14,937 as of March 31, 2015.
It is the only city on Shikoku island which hosts an Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) base.
