Kiso, Nagano (town)
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 Kiso's location in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Nagano Prefecture |
| District | Kiso District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 476.06 km² (183.81 sq mi) |
| Population (as of March 1, 2008) | |
| Total | 13,413 |
| Density | 28.2 /km² (73 /sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| Kiso Government Office | |
| Mayor | Tanaka Katsumi |
| Address | 〒397-8588 2326-6 Fukushima, Kiso, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture |
| Phone number | 0264-22-3000 |
| Official website: Kiso Official Site (Japanese) | |
Kiso (木曽町 Kiso-machi?) is a town located in Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
The town was founded on November 1, 2005, when the town of Kisofukushima merged with three surrounding villages (Mitake, Hiyoshi and Kaida).
As of December 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 13,959. The total area is 476.06km².
[edit] Politics and government
Kiso is governed by Mayor Tanaka Katsumi, supported by the Japanese Communist Party. The city assembly has 18 elected members and is dominated by independents.
[edit] Elections
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