Yoshii, Gunma

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**Yoshii**
**吉井町**
Yoshii's location in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Gunma Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area	58.35 km² (22.53 sq mi)
Population (as of September 1, 2007)
Total	24,758
Density	424.30 /km² (1,099 /sq mi)
Location	36°15′N, 138°59′E
Symbols
Tree	Zelkova serrata
Flower	Camellia sasanqua
Yoshii Government Office
Address	〒370-2192 Yoshii-machi, 371 Ōaza Yoshii
Phone number	027-387-3111
Official website: Yoshii Town

This article is about the town in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. There are other places with the same name, see Yoshii.

Yoshii (吉井町, Yoshii-machi^?) is a town located in Tano District, Gunma, Japan.

As of September 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 24,758 and a density of 424.30 persons per km². The total area is 58.35 km².

1 Geography
2 History
3 Surrounding municipalities
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Located in southern Gunma prefecture, the majority of the land is flat or slightly hilly, making the town fit for farming. The Kabura River flows through, and the town is situated in a suburban area, with the large city of Takasaki to the east. ^[1]

[edit] History

1889-Yoshii town, Tago village, and Irino village are created in Tago District, and Iwadaira village is created in Kitakanra District.
1896-Tago District is renamed to Tano District after it is merged together with Midorino District and Minamikanra District.
1950-Kitakanra District is renamed Kanra District.
1955-Yoshii town, Tago village, Irino village, and Iwadaira village are merged together, forming Yoshii town.