Shōwa, Gunma
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| Shōwa 昭和村 | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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  Shōwa | |
| Coordinates: 36°38′N 139°4′E / 36.633°N 139.067°ECoordinates: 36°38′N 139°4′E / 36.633°N 139.067°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Gunma Prefecture |
| District | Tone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.17 km2 (24.78 sq mi) |
| Population (September 1, 2007) | |
| • Total | 7,774 |
| • Density | 121.15/km2 (313.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Symbols | |
| - Tree | Sakura |
| - Flower | Azalea |
| - Bird | Green Pheasant |
| Address |
Shōwa-mura, 388 Ōaza Itoi 379-1298 |
| Phone number | 0278-24-5111 |
| Website | Village of Shōwa |
Shōwa (昭和村 Shōwa-mura) is a village located in Tone District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
As of September 1, 2007, the village had an estimated population of 7,774 and a density of 121.15 persons per km². The total area is 64.17 km². Shōwa-mura is primarily a farming village, but is also home to a large Canon factory. It is famous for producing Konjac or Konnyaku as well as other fresh fruits and vegetables.
Geography
Located on the northwestern slopes of Mt. Akagi, it is surrounded on the north, east, and west by the city of Numata and borders Shibukawa to the south. The village is situated in central Gunma Prefecture.
Surrounding municipalities
Education
- Primary Schools
- Higashi Elementary School
- Okawara Elementary School
- Minami Elementary School
- Junior High Schools
- Shōwa Junior High School
References
- "MapionBB". MapionBB. August 2006. Retrieved 2006-09-02. (Japanese)
External links
Media related to Shōwa, Gunma at Wikimedia Commons
- Shōwa official website (Japanese)
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