Shinano, Nagano
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| Shinano 信濃町 |
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| Coordinates: 36°48′N 138°12′E / 36.8°N 138.2°ECoordinates: 36°48′N 138°12′E / 36.8°N 138.2°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu |
| Prefecture | Nagano |
| District | Kamiminochi |
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| • Total | 149.27 km2 (57.6 sq mi) |
| Population (May 1, 2008) | |
| • Total | 9,505 |
| • Density | 63.7/km2 (165/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Shinano |
Shinano (信濃町 Shinano-machi) is a town located in Kamiminochi District, Nagano, Japan.
As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 9,851 and a density of 65.99 persons per km². The total area is 149.27 km².
Lake Nojiri and Mount Kurohime are in Shinano. Kobayashi Issa, a Haiku poet, was born and died here.
[edit] External links
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- Shinano official website (Japanese)
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