Kanuma, Tochigi

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Kanuma (鹿沼市; -shi) is a city located in Tochigi, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 93,902 and the density of 299.72 persons per km². The total area is 313.30 km². The English translation of Kanuma is "Deer Swamp" and the town is mostly known for being along the way when traveling between Tokyo and Nikkō.

The city was founded on October 10, 1948.

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Shadow picture of Tochigi Prefecture Tochigi Prefecture
Cities
Ashikaga | Kanuma | Moka | Nasukarasuyama | Nasushiobara | Nikkō | Otawara | Oyama | Sakura | Sano | Shimotsuke | Tochigi | Utsunomiya (capital) | Yaita
Districts
Haga | Kamitsuga | Kawachi | Nasu | Shimotsuga | Shioya
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 36°33′N 139°44′E


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