Midori, Gunma
| Midori みどり市 | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location of Midori in Gunma Prefecture | |
  Midori Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 36°24′N 139°17′E / 36.400°N 139.283°ECoordinates: 36°24′N 139°17′E / 36.400°N 139.283°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Gunma Prefecture |
| Area | |
| • Total | 208.23 km2 (80.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 53,322 |
| • Density | 256/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Address |
2952 Shika, Kasakake-machi, Midori 379-2395 |
| Phone number | 0277-76-2111 |
| Website | Midori City |
Midori (みどり市 Midori-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The name "Midori-shi", literally means "Greenery City".
The modern city of Midori was established on March 27, 2006, from the merger of the town of Ōmama (from Yamada District), the town of Kasakake (from Nitta District), and the village of Azuma (from Seta District).
As of this merger, the city has an estimated population of 53,322 and a population density of 256 persons per km². The total area is 208.23 km². The Watarase river runs through parts of Midori City.
Education
Elementary schools
- Kasakake Elementary School
- Kasakake Higashi Elementary School
- Kasakake Kita Elementary School
- Omama Higashi Elementary School
- Omama Minami Elementary School
- Omama Kita Elementary School
- Fukuoka Chūō Elementary School
- Fukuoka Nishi Elementary School
- Kanbai Elementary School
- Azuma Elementary School
Junior high schools
- Kasakake Jr. High School
- Kasakake Minami Jr. High School
- Omama Jr. High School
- Omama Higashi Jr. High School
- Azuma Jr. High School
High schools
- Omama High School
External links
Media related to Midori, Gunma at Wikimedia Commons
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