Komatsu, Ishikawa

Komatsu (小松市 Komatsu-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 109,285 with a population density of 294 persons per km². The total area is 371.13 km². The modern city was founded on December 1, 1940, during World War II, although its history extends to feudal times. It is the third-largest city in the population in Ishikawa prefecture after Hakusan City was formed and came to the second in 2005. Komatsu Limited, the construction and mining equipment company, was named after the city. * * Natadera * * * *

Komatsu, Ishikawa

Komatsu (小松市 Komatsu-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 109,285 with a population density of 294 persons per km². The total area is 371.13 km². The modern city was founded on December 1, 1940, during World War II, although its history extends to feudal times. It is the third-largest city in the population in Ishikawa prefecture after Hakusan City was formed and came to the second in 2005. Komatsu Limited, the construction and mining equipment company, was named after the city. * * Natadera * * * *