Naganohara, Gunma

Naganohara, Gunma
Naganohara
長野原町
—  Town  —

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Location of Naganohara in Gunma Prefecture
Naganohara is located in Japan
Naganohara
 
Coordinates: 36°33′N 138°38′E / 36.55°N 138.633°E / 36.55; 138.633Coordinates: 36°33′N 138°38′E / 36.55°N 138.633°E / 36.55; 138.633
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Gunma Prefecture
Area
 – Total 133.93 km2 (51.7 sq mi)
Population (September 1, 2007)
 – Total 6,361
 – Density 47.50/km2 (123/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Larch
- Flower Azalea
- Bird Copper Pheasant
Phone number 0279-82-2244
Address Naganohara-machi, 66-3 Ōaza Naganohara
377-1392
Website Town of Naganohara
JR Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station

Naganohara (長野原町 Naganohara-machi?) is a town located in Agatsuma District, Gunma, Japan.

As of September 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 6,361 and a density of 47.50 persons per km². The total area is 133.93 km².

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Geography

Located in the northwestern portion of Gunma Prefecture, almost all of the town has an elevation higher than 500m. The town has Mount Shirane to the north and Mount Asama to the south.

  • Rivers: Agatsuma River, Shirasuna River, Kuma River

Surrounding municipalities

Education

  • Naganohara High School

Visitor attractions

  • Asama Volcano Museum

External links

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