| Kanuma 鹿沼市 |
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| Location of Kanuma in Tochigi | |||
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Tochigi | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Shin Satō | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 490.62 km2 (189.4 sq mi) | ||
| Population (March 2010) | |||
| • Total | 102,825 | ||
| • Density | 210/km2 (543.9/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Cryptomeria | ||
| - Flower | Satsuki azalea | ||
| Phone number | 0289-64-2111 | ||
| Address | 1688-1, Imamiyachō, Kanuma-shi, Tochigi-ken 322-0068 |
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| Website | Kanuma City | ||
Kanuma (鹿沼市 Kanuma-shi) is a city located in Tochigi, Japan.
As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 102,825 and the density of 210 persons per km². The total area is 490.62 km². The English translation of Kanuma is "Deer Swamp" and the town is mostly known for being along the way when traveling between Tokyo and Nikkō.
The city was founded on October 10, 1948.
On January 1, 2006 the town of Awano, from Kamitsuga District, was merged into Kanuma.
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