Uonuma, Niigata
| Japanese Name: | 魚沼市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Niigata |
| Population: | 42,334 |
| Area: | 946.93: |
| Longitude | 138.924361 |
| Latitude | 37.2441239 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.uonuma.niigata.jp/ |
Uonuma, Niigata
Uonuma (魚沼市, Uonuma-shi) is a city located in south-central Niigata Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan. As of 1 June 2016, the city had an estimated population of 36,842 and a population density of 38.9 persons per km². Its total area was 946.76 square kilometres (365.55 sq mi). The city is famous firebrand-name koshihikari rice, which commands a premium in the Japanese market.
