Isshiki, Aichi

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Isshiki
一色町
Former municipality
Location of Isshiki in Aichi Prefecture
Location of Isshiki in Aichi Prefecture
Isshiki is located in Japan
Isshiki
Isshiki
Location in Japan
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Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture Aichi Prefecture
District Hazu
Merged April 1, 2011
(now part of Nishio)
Area
 • Total 22.53 km2 (8.70 sq mi)
Population (February 1, 2010)
 • Total 23,775
 • Density 1,055.25/km2 (2,733.1/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Pinus thunbergii
 • Flower Carnation
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

Isshiki (一色町 Isshiki-chō?) was a town located in Hazu District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

As of May 1, 2004, the village had an estimated population of 23,775 and a population density of 1055.25 persons per km². Its total area was 22.53 km².

Isshiki was a coastal settlement in southern Aichi Prefecture, on Mikawa Bay. The town economy was based on commercial fishing, horticulture and seasonal tourism. The modern town was founded on October 1, 1923, and expanded in August 1954 by merging with adjacent Sakuma Village.

On April 1, 2011, Isshiki, along with the towns of Hazu and Kira (all from Hazu District), was merged into the expanded city of Nishio. Hazu District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

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