Mizuho, Gifu

Mizuho (瑞穂市, Mizuho-shi) is a city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

As of July 2011, the city has an estimated population of 52,269, with 19,567 households and a population density of 1,900 persons per km². The total area is 28.19 km².

Geography

Adjacent Cities and Towns

• Cities of Gifu, Ōgaki and Motosu
• Towns of Kitagata (Motosu District) and Anpachi and Gōdo (Anpachi District)

History

The modern city of Mizuho was established on May 1, 2003, from the merger of the towns of Hozumi (穂積) and Sunami (巣南) (both from Motosu District).

Educational institutions

Universities, Colleges

• Asahi University

Transportation

Railways

• Central Japan Railway Company
  • Tōkaidō Main Line: Hozumi Station
• Tarumi Railway
  • Tarumi Line: Yokoya Station, Jūkujō Station, Mieji Station

Highways

• National Route 21

External links

Media related to Mizuho, Gifu at Wikimedia Commons

• Mizuho City official website Template:Ja icon