Nasushiobara, Tochigi

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Nasushiobara
那須塩原市
Location of Nasushiobara
Nasushiobara's location in Tochigi, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Tochigi
Physical characteristics
Area 592.82 km² (228.89 sq mi)
Population (as of May 2008)
     Total 115,748
     Density 195 /km² (505 /sq mi)
Location 36°58′N, 140°03′E
Symbols
Tree Pine
Flower Yatsuo Tsutsuji (Rhododendron pentaphyllum var. nikoense)
Symbol of Nasushiobara
Flag
Nasushiobara Government Office
Mayor Jin Kurikawa
Address 325-8501
108-2, Kyōkonsha, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi-ken
Phone number 0287-62-7117
Official website: Nasushiobara City

Nasushiobara (那須塩原市 Nasushiobara-shi?) is a city located in Tochigi, Japan.

The city was founded on January 1, 2005 with the merger of the city of Kuroiso, and the towns of Nishinasuno, and Shiobara in Nasu District, Tochigi.

As of May 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 115,748 and the density of 195 persons per km². The total area is 592.82 km².

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Shadow picture of Tochigi Prefecture Tochigi Prefecture
Flag of Tochigi Prefecture
Cities
Ashikaga | Kanuma | Mōka | Nasukarasuyama | Nasushiobara | Nikkō | Otawara | Oyama | Sakura | Sano | Shimotsuke | Tochigi | Utsunomiya (capital) | Yaita
Districts
Haga | Kamitsuga | Kawachi | Nasu | Shimotsuga | Shioya
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 36°58′N, 140°03′E