Akagine, Gunma

Akagine (赤城根村, Akagine-mura) was a village located in Tone District, northeastern Gunma Prefecture.

Geography

• River - Katashina River, 根利川、赤城川

History

• April 1, 1889 Due to the municipal staus enforcement, the village of Akagine, Kitaseta District, was formed.
• April 1, 1896 Due the district mergers(merger between Kitaseta and Tone Districts), the village belongs to Tone District.
• September 30, 1956 Merged with the village of Azuma, Tone District, to form the village of Tone, Tone District.
• February 13. 2005 The village of Tone merged into the city of Numata.