Ogose, Saitama
Ogose (越生町, Ogose-machi) is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the town had an estimated population of 11,638, and a population density of 288 persons per km². Its total area is 40.39 km². The town is famous for its Prunus mume orchards.
Ogose 越生町 | |
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 Location of Ogose in Saitama Prefecture | |
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| Coordinates: 35°57′52.2″N 139°17′39.1″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Saitama Prefecture |
| District | Iruma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.39 km2 (15.59 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2016) | |
| • Total | 11,638 |
| • Density | 288/km2 (750/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Prunus mume |
| - Flower | Kerria japonica |
| - Bird | Japanese bush warbler |
| Phone number | 049-292-3121 |
| Address | 900-2 Ogose, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama-ken 350-0494 |
| Website | http://www.town.ogose.saitama.jp/ |
Geography
Located in central Saitama Prefecture, Ogose is approximately 50 kilometers from downtown Tokyo.
Surrounding municipalities
History
Ogose town was created within Iruma District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Ogose annexed neighboring Umezono village on February 1, 1955.
Economy
Ogose remains largely an agricultural town, primarily based on horticulture, although it has increasingly become a bedroom community.
Education
- Ogose has two elementary schools, one middle school and three high schools.
Transportation
Railway
- JR East - Hachikō Line
- Tobu Railway - Tōbu Ogose Line
Highway
Ogose is not served by any expressways or national highways
Local attractions
- Ogose Plum Gardens
- Kuroyama waterfalls
Noted people from Ogose
- Yusuke Shimada, professional football player
External links
- Official Website (in Japanese)
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