was a town located in Kashima District, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,576 and a population density of 206.52 per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 27.00 km<sup>2</sup>.
On March 1, 2005, Toriya, along with the towns of Kashima and Rokusei (all from Kashima District), was merged to create the town of Nakanoto.
History
April 1, 1889 - Toriya-mura, Kashima-gun was established as a result of the town/village system.
November 3, 1939 - Toriya-mura, Kashima-gun was abolished and Toriya-cho, Kashima-gun was established with its area.
March 31, 1954 - Aza-Seto and Aza-Hanamizuki in Soma-mura, Kashima-gun were incorporated into Toriya-cho, Kashima-gun.
March 1, 2005 - Toriya-cho, Kashima-cho, and Kanzai-cho, Kashima-gun were abolished, and Nakanoto-cho, Kashima-gun was established with their areas.
References
External links
- Official website of Nakanoto in Japanese