Naganohara, Gunma

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**Naganohara**
**長野原町**
Naganohara's location in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Gunma Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area	133.93 km² (51.71 sq mi)
Population (as of September 1, 2007)
Total	6,361
Density	47.50 /km² (123 /sq mi)
Location	36°33′N, 138°38′E
Symbols
Tree	Larch
Flower	Azalea
Bird	Copper Pheasant
Naganohara Government Office
Address	〒377-1392 Naganohara-machi, 66-3 Ōaza Naganohara
Phone number	0279-82-2244
Official website: Naganohara Town

JR Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station

Naganohara (長野原町, Naganohara-machi^?) is a town located in Agatsuma District, Gunma, Japan.

As of September 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 6,361 and a density of 47.50 persons per km². The total area is 133.93 km².

1 Geography
2 Surrounding municipalities
3 Education
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Located in the northwestern portion of Gunma Prefecture, almost all of the town has an elevation higher than 500m. The town has Mount Shirane to the north and Mount Asama to the south.