Higashiagatsuma, Gunma

Higashiagatsuma (東吾妻町, Higashiagatsuma-machi) is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2015, the town had an estimated population of 14,426, and a population density of 56.8 persons per km². Its total area is 253.91 km².

Higashiagatsuma

東吾妻町
Town
Higashiagatsuma town office
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Location of Higashiagatsuma in Gunma Prefecture
Higashiagatsuma
 
Coordinates: 36°34′17″N 138°49′32″E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureGunma Prefecture
DistrictAgatsuma
Area
 • Total253.91 km2 (98.04 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2015)
 • Total14,426
 • Density56.8/km2 (147/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeKeyaki
- FlowerNarcissus (plant)
- BirdGreen pheasant
Phone number0279-68-2111
Address594-3, Ōaza Haramachi, Higashiagatsuma-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma-ken 377-0892
Websitehttp://www1.town.higashiagatsuma.gunma.jp/

Geography

Located in the northwestern portion of Gunma Prefecture, Higashiagatsuma is surrounded by high peaks, including Mount Iwabitsu (802.6 meters).

  • Mountains: Mount Iwabitsu, Yakushidake, Sugamine
  • Rivers: Agatsuma River, Ishikami River
  • Lakes: Lake Haruna

Surrounding municipalities

History

During the Edo period, the area around Higashiagatsuma was part of the hatamoto-administered territory within Kōzuke Province.

With the creation of the municipalities system after the Meiji Restoration on April 1, 1889, the town of Hara and the villages of Ota, Iwasaki and Sananoue and Azuma were created within Agatsuma District of Gunma Prefecture. The first three villages merged into Hara in 1965, which was renamed Agatsuma Town in February 1956.

Higashiagatsuma was created on March 27, 2006 by the merger of the town of Agatsuma, and the village of Azuma, both from Agatsuma District.

Economy

The economy of Higashiagatsuma is heavily dependent on agriculture and seasonal tourism. Noted local crops include garlic and myoga production. Tourism from ski resorts and onsen hot springs also contribute to the local economy. Mount Ajara was a venue for the 2003 Asian Winter Games.

Education

Elementary schools

Junior high schools

High schools

Transportation

Train

Highway

Local attractions

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