Koshiji, Niigata

Koshiji (越路町, Koshiji-machi) was a town located in Santō District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Koshiji
越路町
Former municipality
Momijien
Momijien
Flag of Koshiji
Official seal of Koshiji
CountryJapan
RegionHokuriku
PrefectureNiigata Prefecture
MergedApril 1, 2005
(now part of Nagaoka)
Area
  Total58.44 km2 (22.56 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
  Total14,160
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
10 municipalities merged into Nagaoka City

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 14,160 and a density of 242.30 persons per km². The total area was 58.44 km².

On April 1, 2005, Koshiji, along with the town of Oguni (from Kariwa District), the village of Yamakoshi (from Koshi District), the town of Nakanoshima (from Minamikanbara District), and the town of Mishima (also from Santō District), was merged into the expanded city of Nagaoka.

Transportation

Railway

JR East - Shin'etsu Main Line
Echigo Kotsu Nagaoka Line(ja:越後交通長岡線) (until 1975)
  • Raikōji
JNR Uonuma Line(ja:魚沼線) (until 1984)
  • Raikōji

Highway

Local attractions


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