Chiyoda, Gunma

Chiyoda, Gunma
This article is about the town in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. For the special ward in central Tokyo with the same name, see Chiyoda, Tokyo. For other places with the same name, see Chiyoda (disambiguation).
Chiyoda
千代田町
—  Town  —
Location of Chiyoda in Gunma Prefecture
Chiyoda is located in Japan
Chiyoda
 
Coordinates: 36°13′N 139°27′E / 36.217°N 139.45°E / 36.217; 139.45Coordinates: 36°13′N 139°27′E / 36.217°N 139.45°E / 36.217; 139.45
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Gunma Prefecture
District Kanra
Area
 - Total 21.76 km2 (8.4 sq mi)
Population (2003)
 - Total 11,640
 - Density 534.9/km2 (1,385.5/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Chiyoda

Chiyoda (千代田町 Chiyoda-machi?) is a town located in Ōra District, Gunma, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,640 and a density of 534.93 persons per km². The total area is 21.76 km².

Contents

Surrounding municipalities

History

  • 1889 - Tominaga, Eiraku, and Nagae are created in Ōra District
  • 1955 - Tominaga, Eiraku and Nagae merge, creating Chiyoda.
  • 1956 - Nakashima is merged into Chiyoda
  • 1982 - Chiyoda becomes a town

Education

  • Primary Schools
    • Nishi Elementary School
    • Higashi Elementary School
  • Junior High Schools
    • Chiyoda Junior High School
  • Libraries
    • Yamaya Memorial Library

External links

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