Higashiagatsuma, Gunma

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Higashiagatsuma
Nickname: 東吾妻町
Higashiagatsuma Location within Japan
Coordinates: 32°50′N 130°11′E / 32.833, 130.183
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō region
Prefecture	Gunma Prefecture
District
Area
- Total	253.65 km² (97.9 sq mi)
Population (2005)
- Total	16,843
- Density	66.4/km² (172/sq mi)
Time zone	JST (UTC+9)
Postal code	377-0892
Website: Higashiagatsuma Town Page

Higashiagatsuma (東吾妻町, Higashiagatsuma-machi^?) is a town located in Gunma prefecture, Japan.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Surrounding municipalities 3 Education 3.1 Elementary schools 3.2 Junior high schools 3.3 High schools

[edit] Geography

Located in the northwestern portion of Gunma Prefecture, it is surrounded by high peaks, including Mount Iwabitsu.

• Mountains: Mount Iwabitsu, Yakushidake, Sugamine
• Rivers: Agatsuma River, Ishikami River
• Lakes: Lake Haruna

[edit] Surrounding municipalities

• Gunma Prefecture
  • Takasaki city
  • Shibukawa city
  • Nakanojō town
  • Naganohara town
  • Kuni village

[edit] Education

[edit] Elementary schools

• Azuma Elementary School
• Haramachi Elementary School
• Iwashima Elementary School
• Ota Elementary School
• Sakaue Elementary School

[edit] Junior high schools

• Azuma Junior High School
• Haramachi Junior High School
• Iwashima Junior High School
• Ota Junior High School
• Sakaue Junior High School

[edit] High schools

• Agatsuma High School