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Nakaizu
中伊豆町Former municipality Since April 1, 2004 Currently part of Izu Location Country Japan Region Chūbu region (Tōkai region) Prefecture Shizuoka District Tagata District, Physical characteristics Area 102.02 km² Population (as of March 1, 2005) Total 8,457 Density 77/km² Symbols
Nakaizu (中伊豆町 Nakaizu-chō ) was a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka, Japan, in central Izu Peninsula.On April 1, 2004 Nakaizu was merged with the towns of Amagiyugashima, Toi and Shuzenji, all from Tagata District, to form the new city of Izu.
As of March 1, 2004 (the final population data before the amagalation), the town had an estimated population of 8,457 and a density of 77.03 persons per km². The total area was 110.02 km².
Nakaizu, located in the Izu-Kogen highlands of central Izu Peninsula is noted for its production of wasabi and shiitake.
External links
- Izu City official website (Japanese)
Categories:- Dissolved municipalities of Shizuoka Prefecture
- Shizuoka geography stubs
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