Chiyoda, Gunma
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| Chiyoda 千代田町 | |
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| Town | |
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  Chiyoda | |
| Coordinates: 36°13′N 139°27′E / 36.217°N 139.450°ECoordinates: 36°13′N 139°27′E / 36.217°N 139.450°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Gunma Prefecture |
| District | Ōra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.76 km2 (8.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 11,640 |
| • Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Chiyoda |
Chiyoda (千代田町 Chiyoda-machi) is a town located in Ōra District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,640 and a density of 534.93 persons per km². The total area is 21.76 km².
Surrounding municipalities
History
- 1889 - Tominaga, Eiraku, and Nagae are created in Ōra District
- 1955 - Tominaga, Eiraku and Nagae merge, creating Chiyoda.
- 1956 - Nagae is separated again and merged into Nakashima (today Ōra, Gunma)
- 1982 - Chiyoda becomes a town
Education
- Primary Schools
- Nishi Elementary School
- Higashi Elementary School
- Junior High Schools
- Chiyoda Junior High School
- Libraries
- Yamaya Memorial Library
External links
Media related to Chiyoda, Gunma at Wikimedia Commons
- Chiyoda official website (Japanese)
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