Former municipality | |
Since | January 17, 2005 |
Currently part of | Kikugawa |
Ogasa's location in Shizuoka, Japan. |
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Location | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Chūbu region (Tōkai region) |
Prefecture | Shizuoka |
District | Ogasa District, |
Physical characteristics | |
Area | 30.36 km² |
Population (as of April 1, 2005) | |
Total | 15,968 |
Density | 526/km² |
Symbols | |
Tree | Podocarpaceae |
Flower | Rhododendron |
Ogasa (小笠町 Ogasa-chō ) was a town located in Ogasa District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
At the time of its merger, the town has an estimated population of 15,968 and a density of 526 persons per km². The total area is 30.36 km². The main agricultural products of the area include green tea, aloe and blueberries. The nearest train station was Kikugawa Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line.
On January 17, 2005 Ogasa was merged with the former town of Kikugawa to form the new city of Kikugawa and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.