Chiyoda, Gunma
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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 |
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 Chiyoda
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| Coordinates: 36°13′N 139°27′E / 36.217°N 139.45°ECoordinates: 36°13′N 139°27′E / 36.217°N 139.45°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Gunma Prefecture |
| District | Kanra |
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| • 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.
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[edit] Surrounding municipalities
[edit] 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
[edit] Education
- Primary Schools
- Nishi Elementary School
- Higashi Elementary School
- Junior High Schools
- Chiyoda Junior High School
- Libraries
- Yamaya Memorial Library
[edit] External links
Media related to Chiyoda, Gunma at Wikimedia Commons
- Chiyoda official website (Japanese)
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