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Ogasa
小笠町Former municipality Since January 17, 2005 Currently part of Kikugawa
Ogasa's location in Shizuoka, Japan.Location Country Japan Region Chūbu region (Tōkai region) Prefecture Shizuoka District Ogasa District, Physical characteristics Area 30.36 km² Population (as of April 1, 2005) Total 15,968 Density 526/km² Symbols Tree Podocarpaceae Flower Rhododendron
Ogasa (小笠町 Ogasa-chō ) was a town located in Ogasa District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.At the time of its merger, the town has an estimated population of 15,968 and a density of 526 persons per km². The total area is 30.36 km². The main agricultural products of the area include green tea, aloe and blueberries. The nearest train station was Kikugawa Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line.
On January 17, 2005 Ogasa was merged with the former town of Kikugawa to form the new city of Kikugawa and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.
External links
- Ogasa official website (Japanese)
Categories:- Dissolved municipalities of Shizuoka Prefecture
- Shizuoka geography stubs
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