Tateshina, Nagano

Tateshina
立科町
Town

Location of Tateshina in Nagano Prefecture
Tateshina

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°16′N 138°19′E / 36.267°N 138.317°ECoordinates: 36°16′N 138°19′E / 36.267°N 138.317°E
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Kōshin'etsu
Prefecture Nagano Prefecture
District Kitasaku
Area
 • Total 66.82 km2 (25.80 sq mi)
Population (2003)
 • Total 8,492
 • Density 130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Tateshina

Tateshina (立科町 Tateshina-machi) is a town located in Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,492 and a density of 127.09 persons per km². The total area is 66.82 km².

Tateshina is famous for its apple orchards.

Tateshina is sister city to Oregon City, Oregon, in the United States.

External links

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