was a

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located in Santō District, Niigata Prefecture,

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. As of 2003, the town had an estimated

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of 11,766 and a

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of 202.30 persons per km². The total area was 58.16 km². On January 1, 2006, Teradomari, along with the city of

Tochio was a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on June 1, 1954. As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 23,855 and the density of 116.41 persons per km². The total area was 204.92 km². On January 1, 2 ...

, the town of Yoita, and the village of Washima (all from Santō District), was merged into the expanded city of Nagaoka.

Climate

Transportation

Railway

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- Echigo Line * - In addition to this line,

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( :ja:越後交通長岡線) had been operated in the town until 1975.

Highway

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Ports

* Teradomari Port **

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Terminal

Local attractions

* Teradomari Fish Market Street *

Teradomari Aquarium was a List of towns in Japan, town located in Santō District, Niigata, Santō District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,766 and a population density, density of 202.30 persons per km2. The tot ...