Shōwa, Gunma

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Shōwa
昭和村

Shōwa's location in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Gunma Prefecture
District	Tone
Physical characteristics
Area	64.17 km² (24.78 sq mi)
Population (as of September 1, 2007)
Total	7,774
Density	121.15 /km² (314 /sq mi)
Location	37°20′N, 139°37′E
Symbols
Tree	Sakura
Flower	Azalea
Bird	Green Pheasant
Shōwa Government Office
Address	〒379-1298 Showa-mura, 388 Ōaza Itoi
Phone number	0278-24-5111
Official website: Showa Village

Shōwa (昭和村, Shōwa-mura^?) is a village located in Tone District, Gunma, Japan.

As of September 1, 2007, the village had an estimated population of 7,774 and a density of 121.15 persons per km². The total area is 64.17 km².

Contents 1 Geography 2 Surrounding municipalities 3 Education 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Geography

Located on the northwestern slopes of Mt. Akagi, it is surrounded on the north, east, and west by the city of Numata and borders Shibukawa to the south. The village is situated in central Gunma Prefecture.

[edit] Surrounding municipalities

• Gunma Prefecture
  • Numata
  • Shibukawa

[edit] Education

• Primary Schools
  • Higashi Elementary School
  • Nishi Elementary School
  • Minamikawara Elementary School
• Junior High Schools
  • Shōwa Junior High School

[edit] References

• "MapionBB". MapionBB (2006-08). Retrieved on 2006-09-02. (Japanese)

[edit] External links

• (Japanese) Showa Official Site