Chiyoda, Gunma

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Location of Chiyoda in Gunma Prefecture

Chiyoda (千代田町, Chiyoda-machi^?) is a town located in Oura 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.

[edit] Surrounding municipalities

• Gunma Prefecture
  • Tatebayashi city
  • Meiwa town
  • Oizumi town
  • Oura town
• Saitama Prefecture
  • Kumagaya city
  • Gyōda city

[edit] History

• 1889 - Tominaga village, Eiraku village, and Nagae village are created in Oura District
• 1955 - Tominaga village, Eiraku village and Nagae village are united, creating Chiyoda village.
• 1956 - Nakashima village is merged into Chiyoda village
• 1982 - Chiyoda village is renamed Chiyoda 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

• Chiyoda official website in Japanese

Coordinates: 36°13′N, 139°27′E

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