Yoshioka, Gunma

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**Yoshioka**
**吉岡町**
Yoshioka's location in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Gunma Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area	20.50 km² (7.92 sq mi)
Population (as of September 1, 2007)
Total	18,747
Density	914.49 /km² (2,369 /sq mi)
Location	36°27′N, 139°1′E
Symbols
Tree	Ginkgo
Flower	Chrysanthemum
Bird	Skylark
Yoshioka Government Office
Address	〒370-3692 Yoshioka-machi, 560 Shimonoda
Phone number	0279-54-3111
Official website: Yoshioka Town

Yoshioka (吉岡町, Yoshioka-machi^?) is a town located in Kitagunma District, Gunma, Japan.

As of September 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 18,747 and a density of 914.49 persons per km². The total area is 20.50 km².

1 Geography
2 Surrounding municipalities
3 Education
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Located in central Gunma, it sits on the southestern slopes of Mount Haruna and in the Tone River region. The western half of the town has an elevation between 200 m and 900 m, while the eastern half is mostly flat, with an elevation between 100 m and 200 m.