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Kashiwazaki (柏崎市; -shi) is a city located in Niigata, Japan.
As of April 1, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 95,409 and the density of 216.57 persons per km². The total area is 440.55 km².
Kashiwazaki is host to many cultural events every year, including the Kaze no Jin festival in May, En Ma Ichi in June, DonGALA in July, and Gion, also in July.
[edit] Municipal Timeline
The city was founded on July 1, 1940. (It will be the fifth city ever created within Niigata Prefecture).
[edit] Mergers
- November 1, 1968 - The city absorbed the village of Kurohime from Kariwa District.
- May 1, 1971 - The city abosorbed the town of Hōjō from Kariwa District.
- April 1, 1989 - The city absorbed part of the town of Kakizaki from Nakakubiki District.
- May 1, 2005 - The city abosorbed the towns of Nishiyama and Takayanagi both from Kariwa District.
[edit] Famous individuals from Kashiwazaki
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