Tsumagoi, Gunma

Tsumagoi
嬬恋村
—  Village  —
Location of Tsumagoi in Gunma Prefecture
Tsumagoi
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Gunma Prefecture
Area
 • Total 337.51 km2 (130.3 sq mi)
Population (September 1, 2007)
 • Total 10,743
 • Density 31.8/km2 (82.4/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Betula platyphylla
- Flower Gentian
- Bird Seema
Phone number 0279-96-0511
Address Tsumagoi-mura, 110 Ōaza Ōmae
377-1692
Website Village of Tsumagoi

Tsumagoi (嬬恋村 Tsumagoi-mura?) is a village located in Agatsuma District, Gunma, Japan.

As of September 1, 2007, the village has an estimated population of 10,743 and a density of 31.19 persons per km². The total area is 337.51 km².

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Geography

The village is situated on the northwestern corner of Gunma prefecture, touching Nagano prefecture to the north, south, and west. Because of its elevated location and the ash deposits of Mount Asama, Tsumagoi is fit and well known for growing cabbages. It has a cool climate, with an average yearly temperature of 8℃.[1][2]

Surrounding municipalities

Transportation

There are two train stations on the Agatsuma Line in Tsumagoi: Manza-Kazawaguchi and Ōmae.

Education

References

  1. ^ 沿革
  2. ^ 考える社会科地図 Kangaeru Shakaika Chizu. 四谷大塚出版 Yotsuya-Ōtsuka Shuppan. 2005. p. 57. 

External links

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