Higashiagatsuma, Gunma
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| Higashiagatsuma 東吾妻町 | |
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| Town | |
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  Higashiagatsuma | |
| Coordinates: 36°34′N 138°49′E / 36.567°N 138.817°ECoordinates: 36°34′N 138°49′E / 36.567°N 138.817°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Gunma Prefecture |
| District | Agatsuma |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Shin'ichi Moki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 253.65 km2 (97.93 sq mi) |
| Population (July 2008) | |
| • Total | 16,349 |
| • Density | 64.5/km2 (167/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Address |
594-3, Ōaza Haramachi, Higashiagatsuma-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma-ken 377-0892 |
| Phone number | 0279-68-2111 |
| Website | Town of Higashiagatsuma |
Higashiagatsuma (東吾妻町 Higashiagatsuma-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
The town was created on March 27, 2006 by the merger of the town of Agatsuma, and the village of Azuma, both from Agatsuma District.
Geography
Located in the northwestern portion of Gunma Prefecture, it is surrounded by high peaks, including Mount Iwabitsu.
- Mountains: Mount Iwabitsu, Yakushidake, Sugamine
- Rivers: Agatsuma River, Ishikami River
- Lakes: Lake Haruna
Surrounding municipalities
Education
Elementary schools
- Azuma Elementary School
- Haramachi Elementary School
- Iwashima Elementary School
- Ota Elementary School
- Sakaue Elementary School
Junior high schools
- Azuma Junior High School
- Haramachi Junior High School
- Iwashima Junior High School
- Ota Junior High School
- Sakaue Junior High School
High schools
Tourist attractions
The ruins of Iwabitsu Castle are located in Higashiagatsuma.
External links
Media related to Higashiagatsuma, Gunma at Wikimedia Commons
- Higashiagatsuma official website (Japanese)
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