Mizuho, Gifu
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| Mizuho 瑞穂市 | ||
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| City | ||
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  Mizuho | ||
| Coordinates: 35°24′N 136°41′E / 35.400°N 136.683°ECoordinates: 35°24′N 136°41′E / 35.400°N 136.683°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūbu | |
| Prefecture | Gifu Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Takamasa Hori (since June 2007) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 28.19 km2 (10.88 sq mi) | |
| Population (July 2011[1]) | ||
| • Total | 52,269 | |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Sakura | |
| - Flower | Hydrangea | |
| Address |
1288 Beppu, Mizuho-shi, Gifu-ken 501-0293 | |
| Phone number | 058-327-4130 | |
| Website | City of Mizuho | |
Mizuho (瑞穂市 Mizuho-shi) is a city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
As of July 2011, the city has an estimated population of 52,269, with 19,567 households and a population density of 1,900 persons per km². The total area is 28.19 km².[2]
Geography
Adjacent Cities and Towns
- Cities of Gifu, Ōgaki and Motosu
- Towns of Kitagata (Motosu District) and Anpachi and Gōdo (Anpachi District)
History
The modern city of Mizuho was established on May 1, 2003, from the merger of the towns of Hozumi (穂積) and Sunami (巣南)[2] (both from Motosu District).
Educational institutions
Universities, Colleges
Transportation
Railways
- Central Japan Railway Company
- Tarumi Railway
- Tarumi Line: Yokoya Station, Jūkujō Station, Mieji Station
Highways
References
- ↑ "岐阜県の人口・世帯数人口動態統計調査結果". Gifu prefectural website (in Japanese). Gifu Prefecture. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "位置・沿革". Mizuho official website. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
External links
Media related to Mizuho, Gifu at Wikimedia Commons
- Mizuho City official website (Japanese)
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