Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Kanazawa: Located on the Sea of Japan coast in Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa is renowned for its well-preserved Edo-era districts, traditional crafts, and artistic heritage.
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Quick Facts about Kanazawa
| Population | 463,873 |
| Country | Japan |
| State | Ishikawa (Japan) |
| County | Kanazawa-shi |
| Twitter username | cityofkanazawa |
| Area | 467.77 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.6000,136.6167 |
| Legislative body | Q65288841 |
| Capital city | Kanazawa is capital of Kaga Domain, Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Establishment | April 01, 1889 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Local time | 13:54:09 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Kanazawa is located at 36°36'0"N 136°37'0"E (36.6000000, 136.6166700). It has 3 neighbors: Tsubata, Nonoichi and Nanto.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 462,361 | - | census |
| 2015 | 465,699 | 0.72% | census |
| 2019 | 463,873 | -0.39% | census |
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