Yoshii, Gunma

Yoshii, Gunma

Japanese city
Name = Yoshii
JapaneseName = 吉井町
Prefecture = Gunma Prefecture
Region = Kantō
Area_km2 = 58.35
Population = 24758
PopDate = September 1, 2007
Density_km2 = 424.30
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Postal code =
Area code =
Mayor =
Tree = Zelkova serrata
Flower = Camellia sasanqua
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CityHallPostalCode = 370-2192
CityHallAddress = Yoshii-machi, 371 Ōaza Yoshii
CityHallPhone = 027-387-3111
CityHallLink = [http://www7.wind.ne.jp/yoshii/ Yoshii Town]
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nihongo|Yoshii|吉井町|Yoshii-machi is a town located in Tano District, Gunma, Japan.

As of September 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 24,758 and a density of 424.30 persons per km². The total area is 58.35 km².

Geography

Located in southern Gunma prefecture, the majority of the land is flat or slightly hilly, making the town fit for farming. The Kabura River flows through, and the town is situated in a suburban area, with the large city of Takasaki to the east. [ [http://www7.wind.ne.jp/yoshii/sogo/index.htm 吉井町ホームページ ] ]

History

*1889-Yoshii town, Tago village, and Irino village are created in Tago District, and Iwadaira village is created in Kitakanra District.
*1896-Tago District is renamed to Tano District after it is merged together with Midorino District and Minamikanra District.
*1950-Kitakanra District is renamed Kanra District.
*1955-Yoshii town, Tago village, Irino village, and Iwadaira village are merged together, forming Yoshii town.
*A planned merger of municipalities will be implemented on June 1, 2009; Yoshii will merge into the city of Takasaki.http://www.kokudo.or.jp/new/cities/sub/kanto/10.htm]

urrounding municipalities

* Gunma Prefecture
** Fujioka
** Takasaki
** Tomioka
** Annaka
** Kanra

References

External links

*ja icon [http://www7.wind.ne.jp/yoshii/ Yoshii Official Website]


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