Asahi, Yamagata (Nishimurayama)
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This article is about the town named Asahi in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Asahi is a common name in Japan, for other uses see Asahi.
| Asahi 朝日町 |
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| Coordinates: 38°18′N 140°09′E / 38.3°N 140.15°ECoordinates: 38°18′N 140°09′E / 38.3°N 140.15°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Yamagata Prefecture |
| District | Nishimurayama |
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| • Total | 196.73 km2 (76 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 8,820 |
| • Density | 44.8/km2 (116.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Asahi |
Asahi (朝日町 Asahi-machi) is a town located in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata, Japan.
The town has no special relationship with another Asahi in the same prefecture.
Asahi literally means "morning sun". The town is named after Asahi Mountains, which shines bright in the morning light.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,820 and a density of 44.83 persons per km². The total area is 196.73 km².
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[edit] History
The town was established in 1954 by merging Miyajuku, Oya, and Nishi-imogawa villages.
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Major roads
[edit] External links
Media related to Asahi, Yamagata at Wikimedia Commons
- Asahi official website (Japanese)
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