Nagatoro, Saitama

Nagatoro 長瀞町
—  Town  —
Location of Nagatoro in Saitama
Nagatoro
Coordinates: 36°7′N 139°7′E / 36.117°N 139.117°E / 36.117; 139.117Coordinates: 36°7′N 139°7′E / 36.117°N 139.117°E / 36.117; 139.117
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Saitama
District	Chichibu
Area
– Total	30.40 km2 (11.7 sq mi)
Population (2003)
– Total	8,329
– Density	274/km2 (709.6/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website	Town of Nagatoro

Nagatoro (長瀞町, Nagatoro-machi^?) is a town located in Chichibu District, Saitama, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,329 and a density of 273.98 persons per km². The total area is 30.40 km².

The Nagatoro River is well known for its rapids and whitewater rafting and boating, and the entire town is designated as a prefectural nature park and preserve.

External links

Media related to Nagatoro, Saitama at Wikimedia Commons

• Nagatoro official website (Japanese)
• Japan National Tourist Organisation information on Nagatoro
• Secret Japan's description of Nagatoro