was a

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located in Santō District,

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Population

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.

History

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 Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the ratio of a substan ...

, 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 The is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) which connects the cities of Kashiwazaki and Niigata in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The line's name is taken from the name of the ancient Echigo Province, which correspond ...

* - 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 ** Sado Kisen Terminal

Local attractions

* Teradomari Fish Market Street * Teradomari Aquarium( :ja:寺泊水族博物館) Teradomari Aquarium 03.jpg, Teradomari Aquarium

References

Dissolved municipalities of Niigata Prefecture Nagaoka, Niigata {{Niigata-geo-stub