Nishikata, Tochigi

Location of Nishikata in Tochigi Prefecture

Nishikata (西方町 Nishikata-machi) was a town located in Kamitsuga District, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,975 and a density of 217.97 persons per km². The total area was 32.00 km².

On October 1, 2011, Nishikata was merged into the expanded city of Tochigi. Kamitsuga District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

Every year the students from the junior high visit the Sunshine Coast, Australia.

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Coordinates: 36°28′N 139°45′E / 36.467°N 139.750°E / 36.467; 139.750

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